The Royals
Kate Turns 30: A Look Back at Her First Royal Year
As the Duchess celebrates the big 3-0, see her fairy-tale transformation from princess bride to full-fledged royal
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Updated: Tuesday Jan 03, 2012 | 06:00 AM EST By: Eloise Parker
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ONE OF THE FAMILY
Kate took her place next to Prince William and the most senior members of the royal family to celebrate the queen's official birthday at the Trooping the Colour military parade at London's Buckingham Palace on June 11. Standing together on the palace balcony no doubt brought back a few fond royal wedding memories for the beaming pair.
