Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh is marking a milestone birthday! She turned 60 on Monday, Jan. 20, and friends and former colleagues have been honoring her contribution to the royal family – amid the release of the duchess' stunning new portrait.

In a series of candid photographs by Christina Ebenezer, the Duchess of Edinburgh chose a wardrobe of re-wears that hint at her new era of royal life

King Charles breaks cover after issuing a delightful message to mark Duchess Sophie's 60th birthday. As per Express, the monarch appeared in a good mood during his visit to Aberdeen this morning.

The royal family Instagram account is getting ahead of the festivities and just shared Duchess Sophie's portrait before her birthday on Monday. However, there's one tiny detail that I almost missed—and it has nothing to do with her photos.

A photograph of the Duchess of Edinburgh smiling has been released by Buckingham Palace to celebrate her upcoming 60th birthday. The photo of Sophie mid-laugh perched on a window seat at her home in Bagshot Park was captured by the London-based photographer Christina Ebenezer earlier this month.

A new portrait of the Duchess of Edinburgh has been released to celebrate her 60th birthday. In the picture, taken by London-based fashion photographer Christina Ebenezer earlier this month, Sophie looks relaxed and happy as she perches in a window seat at her Surrey home.

Photographer Christina Ebenezer took the picture of the Duchess of Edinburgh, and perfectly captures the senior royal's effortless charm.