The Duchess of Cornwall celebrates 75th birthday with commemorative portrait

Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, celebrated her 75th birthday on July 17, marking the special day by releasing a new portrait.

The portrait shows a relaxed Queen Consort as she sits smiling in her lush garden at her home in Wiltshire, with a cup of tea and a bowl of peaches.

To mark Her Royal Highness’s 75th birthday tomorrow, a new picture has been released.

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— The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall (@ClarenceHouse) July 16, 2022

Wearing a stunning blue, floral dress and her signature blow-out hairstyle, Camilla was celebrated by the Royal family with an image posing with her dog, Beth.

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— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) July 17, 2022

The photographer responsible for Camilla’s new portrait, Chris Jackson, said it was a rare moment to capture the Duchess somewhere she felt so relaxed.

“A very Happy Birthday to HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, 75 today! Pictured on the steps of her shepherd’s hut at home in Wiltshire with the lovely Beth,” he wrote on Twitter.

“Really special to photograph The Duchess of Cornwall at her home in Wiltshire for her 75th Birthday. I’ve spent many years travelling around the world photographing The Duchess on Royal Tours and engagements so it’s lovely to photograph her somewhere she feels so relaxed.”

Fans of Camilla flooded social media with birthday appreciation posts, celebrating the Duchess with well wishes.

Wishing The Duchess of Cornwall a very happy 75ᵗʰ birthday!????????????????????????????✨

You are strong. You are fun. You are loved!????????✨

My personal tribute to you Ma’am. 75 photographs for 75 years of life.????#Camilla #Camillaat75 #DuchessofCornwall #HappyBirthday pic.twitter.com/Eni7Ohqf1Q

— Darling Duchess (@camilla17071947) July 17, 2022

“In the end, I sort of rise above it & get on with it” – Camilla

Wishing Her Royal Highness The #DuchessofCornwall a very happy birthday ????

A loving wife, mother, stepmother, grandmother and passionate advocate for her causes. Have a lovely day ????#Camillaat75 #Royal pic.twitter.com/lIga0J1bCn

— Countess Commonwealth (@CountessCommon1) July 17, 2022

Raising a toast to HRH on her 75th birthday today! ???? Wishing the lovely Duchess of Cornwall a very Happy Birthday! ???????????????? #DuchessofCornwall #Camilla #RoyalFamily #HappyBirthdayCamilla #birthday @ClarenceHouse pic.twitter.com/Zft3sJP0gC

— Pooja (@Pooja33719735) July 17, 2022

A very happy 75ᵗʰ birthday to our Camilla!????????????????✨

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— Darling Duchess (@camilla17071947) July 17, 2022

The Duchess thanked everyone for their lovely birthday wishes on Twitter.

Thank you for all your kind messages and well wishes on The Duchess of Cornwall’s 75th birthday today! ????

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— The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall (@ClarenceHouse) July 17, 2022

In a recent interview with British Vogue, the Duchess discussed her birthday and admitted to feeling discomfort regarding her age.

“You know, my mother died when she was 72, so I’ve outlived my mother, which is quite strange,” she said in her special interview.