Prince William & Kate Middleton: Royal Portrait Pals


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Their muse: The Duchess introduces her husband to artist Paul Emsley after viewing his portrait at the National Portrait Gallery
Kicking off their day with a swanky event, Prince William and Kate Middleton showed up at the National Portrait Gallery in London, England this morning (January 11).
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were in the house for the official unveiling of a new portrait of Kate that was painted by artist Paul Emsley.
And while there has been widespread criticism of the painting, Middleton is said to be a big fan of how things turned out. She told press, 'I thought it was brilliant. It's just amazing. Absolutely brilliant.”
Of his creative process, Emsley explained, “The Duchess explained to me that she would like to be portrayed naturally – her natural self as opposed to her official self. She struck me as enormously open and generous and a very warm person. After initially feeling it was going to be an unsmiling portrait, I think it was the right choice in the end to have her smiling – that is really who she is.”

Article Source: gossipcenter.com

Face of royalty: The picture may well prove divisive, since it shows an unsmiling Kate with creases and shadows under her eyes - looking older than her years
Real impact: The painting is much bigger than lifesize - which one art critic called a 'jolly brave' choice
Kate bares teeth The Duchess of Cambridge looks sideways
Picture perfect: Kate arrives at the National Portrait Gallery this morning for a viewing of her portrait with husband Prince William
 Duchess of Cambridge is seen speaking to artist Paul Emsley Kate smiles at Emsley
Art enthusiast: The Duchess of Cambridge, pictured today with William, chose Emsley from a shortlist drawn up by the NPG

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