Kate Middleton has been awarded a lifetime honorary membership to the Royal Photographic Society.
The Duchess of Cambridge has had an interest in photography since childhood and first published her work in 2008 when she was commissioned by her parents for their party planning business, Party Pieces.
The 34-year-old went on to famously broke royal tradition when she published her own official photographs of children Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Remember the adorable snap of George on his first day of nursery? Yes, Kate is responsible for the shot.
The duchess also reportedly took her own personal pictures for the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations and a series of images from the royal tour of South East Asia and the South Pacific.
A talent for photography undoubtedly runs in the Royal family, as Queen Victoria and Prince Albert became the Royal Photographic Society's first patrons just months after its formation in 1853. Queen Elizabeth is the current patron and Princess Margaret and husband Lord Snowdon have memberships.
Amelia Christmas, spokesperson for the Society told The Telegraph: “The Duchess is a great, positive role model for anyone interested in photography. She has proved her own skills with her portraits of her children, which are not just family snapshots.”
Kate will join the likes of famous photographers including Annie Leibovitz and David Bailey at the Society.
The Duchess' membership will enable her to submit her work for consideration for a distinction and if her work passes, she could have the opportunity to become a licensed member.
Who knew she was a woman of so many talents?
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