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January 9, 2020

Happy 38th Birthday, Duchess Kate! See 8 of her most regal looks

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Today is Duchess Kate's 38th birthday, and celebrations are in order.

The Duchess of Cambridge is expected to celebrate her birthday privately today. She and her family are back in London after spending time at Anmer Hall, their country home, over the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Her birthday comes on the heels of a bombshell announcement from Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, revealing their plans to "step back as senior members" of Britain's royal family.

Still, Kensington Palace released a new photo of the duchess on social media and thanked their followers for their well-wishes. (Harry and Meghan's official Instagram account commented: "Wishing a very happy birthday to The Duchess of Cambridge today!")

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Thank you everyone for all your lovely messages on The Duchess of Cambridge’s birthday! Photo 📷 by @MattPorteous

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Over the weekend, Prince William and Kate were photographed attending church in Sandringham on Sunday with friends, prompting speculation they celebrated her birthday at Anmer Hall.

Just a few days ahead of her birthday, Duchess Kate stepped out for her first appearance of 2020 in high style! https://t.co/Esb9mnAFb4

— Good Morning America (@GMA) January 6, 2020

Kate was quite busy throughout 2019, leading to a high-profile year -- not to mention some pretty amazing outfits.

(MORE: Duchess Kate Middleton steps into 2020 with stylish fedora hat)

She helped design a garden for kids featured at the Chelsea Flower Show, delivered a powerful speech during a five-day official tour of Pakistan with William, opened up in a holiday TV special with British baking legend Mary Berry, and was appointed by Queen Elizabeth a Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, just to name a few of her activites the past year.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have arrived in Islamabad at the start of their official visit to Pakistan!#RoyalVisitPakistan pic.twitter.com/IoUo1IyHPW

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) October 14, 2019

Throughout the next year, royal watchers expect Kate to continue her work promoting the outdoors and focusing on early child development.

In the meantime, let's take a royal look back at some of her most stylish looks.

Dazzling in Lover's Knot Tiara

PHOTO: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge at an evening reception for members of the Diplomatic Corps at Buckingham Palace on Dec. 11, 2019 in London.
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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge at an evening reception for members of the Diplomatic Corps at Buckingham Palace on Dec. 11, 2019 in London.

To attend the Diplomatic Corps Reception, Kate dazzled in the Cambridge Lover’s Knot tiara that she paired with a navy velvet Alexander McQueen gown.

(MORE: Duchess Kate dazzles in tiara at annual Diplomatic Reception)

Beautiful blues in Pakistan

PHOTO: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrives at Pakistani Air Force Base Nur Khan on Oct. 14, 2019 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrives at Pakistani Air Force Base Nur Khan on Oct. 14, 2019 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

The Duchess of Cambridge turned heads when she arrived at the Pakistani Air Force Base Nur Khan wearing an aqua blue shalwar kameez-inspired dress, a traditional style of dress for Pakistani women.

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Sporting a shirtdress at Wimbledon

PHOTO: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge is surrounded as she arrives for Day 2 of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 2, 2019 in London.
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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge is surrounded as she arrives for Day 2 of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 2, 2019 in London.

Kate stood out during Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club as she walked through the crowd wearing a white Suzannah shirtdress and black Ray-Ban sunglasses on top of her head.

Blossoming in florals

PHOTO: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019 press day at Chelsea Flower Show, May 20, 2019, in London.
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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019 press day at Chelsea Flower Show, May 20, 2019, in London.

During the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019, Duchess Kate turned heads in a floral print maxi dress look by Erdem.

(MORE: Prince William and Kate arrive in Pakistan for royal trip that will pay homage to late Princess Diana)

Pretty in purple

PHOTO: Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits the Henry Fawcett Children's Centre in London, March 12, 2019.
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Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits the Henry Fawcett Children's Centre in London, March 12, 2019.

Many of us couldn't get enough of the Duchess of Cambridge in the purple Gucci pussy-bow blouse she wore during a visit to the Henry Fawcett Children's Centre in London.

Red carpet ready

PHOTO:Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends the EE British Academy Film Awards at Royal Albert Hall on Feb. 10, 2019 in London.
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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends the EE British Academy Film Awards at Royal Albert Hall on Feb. 10, 2019 in London.

Kate was breathtaking at the 2019 EE British Academy Film Awards. She stunned on the red carpet wearing a one-shouldered flora Alexandre McQueen dress.

Festively fabulous

PHOTO: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend Christmas Day Church service at Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate on Dec. 25, 2018 in King's Lynn, England.
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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend Christmas Day Church service at Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate on Dec. 25, 2018 in King's Lynn, England.

It's also hard to forget Duchess Kate's festive head-to-toe red ensemble featuring a matching hatband, dress coat, and pumps worn to church on Christmas in 2018.

(MORE: Kate Middleton goes full glamour in Princess Diana's favorite tiara)

Regal and ravishing

PHOTO: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge greets guests at an evening reception for members of the Diplomatic Corps at Buckingham Palace on Dec. 4, 2018 in London.
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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge greets guests at an evening reception for members of the Diplomatic Corps at Buckingham Palace on Dec. 4, 2018 in London.

At President Donald Trump's state banquet held at Buckingham Palace, Kate shined in her go-to Lover's Knot tiara, which was beloved by Princess Diana. The tiara was created by Queen Elizabeth's grandmother, Queen Mary, in 1913.