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Happy 28th Birthday, Kate!
Richard Palmer of the Daily Express writes this weekend that Kate is spending part of her birthday weekend with Prince William at Sandringham. He suggests that she may be having tea with The Queen on her big day.
Palmer explains, “The couple, who have been dating on and off for seven years, are due to spend part of the weekend at the Royal Family’s Norfolk estate amid mounting speculation that they will soon announce their engagement.”
Last year, Prince William’s car was pictured outside of Kate’s parents’ Berkshire home on her birthday, suggesting that Kate had enjoyed a quiet birthday celebration at home with her family and her beau. This year it sounds as if at least part of the day may be spent with William’s family as well.
Kate has been photographed at Sandringham before, notably last December out shooting with William and Prince Harry on the grounds of the estate. Such photographs have not been released this year — probably because of The Queen’s crack-down on paparazzi lenses on the family’s private property.
Hope the birthday weekend is great!
Read more from the Daily Express.

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