The Dss of Cambridge as Patron of the National Portrait Gallery 1: Ending Sep 2022

[JessRulz]

Arms of HRH The Duchess of Cambridge


The Duchess of Cambridge as
Patron of the National Portrait Gallery
Announced January 5, 2012


"Founded in 1856, it has the most extensive collection of portraits in the world — more than 160,000 spanning from the 16th century to today, including painting, sculpture, photography and video.
Entrance to the permanent collection is free. It attracts 1.8 million visitors a year and generates nearly 60 per cent of its income from memberships, paid-for exhibitions, its restaurant, publications and corporate support. The rest comes from a government grant of £7,577,000."

Official Website

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[TortillaChips]

@SkyNewsRoyal

Kate arrives at #NPG wearing Jesire dress - high street stress https://twitter.com/#!/SkyNewsRoyal/status/167331530945998849/photo/1

 

[Rosapru]

I adore absolutly the coat/dress

Kate Middleton goes solo: Duchess of Cambridge visits Lucian Freud exhibition at National Portrait Gallery | Mail Online

 

[Marika86]

The Duchess of Cambridge arrives at the National Portrait Gallery in London.
February 8, 2012

Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 ** Pic 5 ** Pic 6 ** Belga Picture

Getty Images: The Duchess Of Cambridge Visits The National Portrait Gallery

 

[LadyGabrielle]

Love the dress, simple and elegant. She looks beautiful and confident.

 

[ghost_night554]

Ah yes glad to know I didn't miss all the fun

More photos here Newscom - Multimedia for Websites and Publishers

Just type in Cambridge

Some photos here: http://www.apimages.com/Search.aspx?st=det&sort=date&ids=Kate%20attends%20Lucian%20Freud%20Portraits%20exhibition&showact=events&prds=10135&intv=3d&sh=10&kwstyle=or&adte=1328733115&pagez=60&cfasstyle=AND&

From Paul Harrison: here is what's going on inside while they wait for the Duchess
https://twitter.com/#!/SkyNewsRoyal/status/167344851053068288/photo/1

"The Duchess told photographer Mary McCartney that she had been looking up her work on her website and she was 'hugely impressed' by it."
"It made me blush but I was incredibly flattered. It is refreshing having her here. It is so exciting that she has become involved." Mary M

Here is a pic of Kate meeting Mary M
http://yfrog.com/h7lu7dqj

More shots: https://twitter.com/#!/Wilkinson_David/status/167333014379048960/photo/1
http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz3ahj1uKD1qjb8yvo1_500.jpg

 

[ghost_night554]

More articles:
Duchess Kate: Duchess Kate Performs First Official Solo Engagement At The National Portrait Gallery
The Duchess Of Cambridge Visits The National Portrait Gallery | 2 | Socialite Life
Kate Middleton goes solo: Duchess of Cambridge visits Lucian Freud exhibition at National Portrait Gallery | Mail Online

And untagged pics should appear on Daylife and Zimbio

And that's a wrap!

Richard Palmer @RoyalReporter That's Kate just leaving the NPG. She seems to have enjoyed herself.

http://yfrog.com/mg6suwpfj

 

[iceflower]

Here's a gallery from today without watermarks:



** gettyimages/zimbio: The Duchess Of Cambridge Visits The National Portrait Gallery **

 

[fandesacs2003]

Very nice coat.

And she is tanned!!

 

[ghost_night554]

2 official portraits were released since camera's were banned inside the exhibition
http://cache2.asset-cache.net/xc/13...D419B2DFF70263AEAC6AF356A6CDBE30A760B0f811297http://i42.tinypic.com/dw3uqp.jpg
http://cache4.asset-cache.net/xc/13...D419B2DFF70262E4CF3ABFEF0FFD9E30A760B0f811297http://i41.tinypic.com/2cxwbqv.jpg

2 pics of Catherine departing
http://cache3.asset-cache.net/xc/13...D419B2DFF70269B96650F9D14A834E30A760B0f811297http://i39.tinypic.com/28hjrxh.jpg
http://cache3.asset-cache.net/xc/13...D419B2DFF7026E94314D7C443F75FE30A760B0f811297http://i42.tinypic.com/20s7pd4.jpg
Also video at the bottom of the Daily Mail article
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/a...eud-exhibition-National-Portrait-Gallery.html

2 more galleries
http://www.gettyimages.ca/Search/Se...&family=editorial&p=cambridge&assetType=image
http://news.daylife.com/search?q=cambridge

And now that's a wrap till February 14th when she will visit Liverpool.

 

[Baroness of Books]

Thank you all for the great links and photos. Kate looks very enthusiastic and confident at flying solo.

 

[Daria_S]

From 'PEOPLE' magazine.
Kate Middleton Tours National Portrait Gallery in London : People.com

Thank you to all who have provided links and pictures.

 

[XeniaCasaraghi]

She looked great, love the hair, dress, and shoes.
Was she there just to give the exhibit promotion or to learn more about what she is a patron of? JW
Also does it look like she cut her hair?

 

[Daria_S]

An article form 'The Telegraph' about the tour of the exhibit. It also states that Catherine will be visiting her other charities and doing a lot of work with them as well as a Scouts troop in Anglesey for the next 6-8 weeks. I love seeing how confident and comfortable Catherine appears, and the fact that she took the time to those who were at the exhibition.

Duchess of Cambridge visits National Portrait Gallery for first major solo engagement - Telegraph

 

[MichelleQ2]

http://i39.tinypic.com/28hjrxh.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/20s7pd4.jpg

this shot is so reminiscent of Diana.
thanks for posting -


I think Kate looked wonderful and I think she is getting more comfortable with her jewelry; nice to see the bling!

 

[ghost_night554]

Another exclusive shot courtesy of wireimage
http://i43.tinypic.com/wgt00m.jpg

Another article:
Express.co.uk - Home of the Daily and Sunday Express | UK News :: High Street Kate goes solo

 

[corazon]

perfect, just perfect! good for kate! she is absolutly royal lady.

 

[corazon]

this shot is so reminiscent of Diana.
thanks for posting -
I totally agree with you. Especially when she out of the car.

 

[Baroness of Books]

this shot is so reminiscent of Diana.
thanks for posting -


I think Kate looked wonderful and I think she is getting more comfortable with her jewelry; nice to see the bling!

Yes, that is a great shot of Kate with the camera flashes and from what I can see of some photos where her hair is away from her face, she's wearing the art-deco earrings and also the diamond bracelet first seen at the BAFTA gala in LA. And her hair does look a bit shorter; it seems to spring up a little more.

Good solo performance by her.

 

[ghost_night554]

Videos:
Video: Duchess attend first solo engagement at National Portrait Gallery - Telegraph
Princess Kate solo at Freud art show - Video on msnbc.com

 

[IloveCP]

She looks lovely.She looks very at ease doing an engagement alone.

 

[sheikah deena]

She Look Wonderful Very Elegant I like her Outfit and Dimond Bracelet , First Time She attend official event without Prince William Thanx For ALL
Very Nice Pictures

 

[Tiggersk8]

I think I'm safe in saying Kate pulled off her first solo engagement w/flying colours!!

Love that outfit. ITA w/those who said it's very 50's in look, but also very classic and classy. Also love the bling Kate paired w/it.

She looked relaxed and confident and it was lovely to see. From all accounts, Kate did a fantastic job w/her first engagement as Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge. )

Thanks to one and all for the links!!

 

[Marika86]

Kate Middleton visits National Portrait Gallery to Lucian Freud exhibition - hellomagazine.com

 

[grevinnan]

Very lovely. The Duchess choose a very worthy event for her first outing and she looked absolutely lovely.

 

[TLLK]

She looked at ease during this event. I'm hoping that we'll have the opportunity to see her at another solo engagement soon.

 

[PrincessKaimi]

The Portrait Gallery must be accustomed to special events, and the directors would have much experience in speaking to people about art, all of which eases the event more than (for example) visiting land mine victims. I think she chose her event well - and that it's important she have some fun on her own while William is away.

It's the sort of thing a young woman would want to do anyway, but I wonder how it feels for her that she can't really just pop in during regular hours and have a peek at the Lucien Freud exhibit?

 

[LadyGabrielle]

Well once again Catherine has done an excellent job. She looked wonderful and she handled her first solo appearance with grace and ease. She is a natural and thank goodness she was prepared and given time to ease into her new role. I think William will be very proud of her. Well done Catherine.

 

[marine2109]

Catherine Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) arrives at the National Portrait Gallery for her first solo public engagement
London, England - 08.02.12

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The Duchess of Cambridge note exceeds his first solo act

http://www.hola.com/realeza/casa_inglesa/2012020956879/catherine-middleton-debut-agenda-solitario/

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[Al_bina]

Spletnik -Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, attended Lucian Freud exhibition