Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, is celebrating her 39th birthday this Saturday amidst a national lockdown with her family.

While this year’s celebration may be quiet, it’s worth noting that past birthdays have not always been so peaceful.

One such memorable occasion was her 25th birthday when she was relentlessly hounded by paparazzi outside her London flat.

On that day, Kate had to navigate through a gauntlet of over 20 photographers and 5 broadcasters, capturing her every move as she made her way to her car.

The public outrage following this incident led several publishers to promise not to print paparazzi shots of Prince William’s then-girlfriend.

However, the Duchess of Cambridge has taken matters into her own hands and devised a brilliant strategy to discourage such behavior.

Kate has embraced her passion for photography and become an amateur photographer herself.

She has captured some remarkable shots of her family, which she releases on special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day.

By doing so, she has effectively eliminated the market for potential paparazzi shots.

Last year, the public was treated to portraits of each of Kate’s children on their respective birthdays, as well as heartwarming images of the entire family on William’s birthday, Father’s Day, and Christmas.

These pictures reveal Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis in moments of joy and playfulness.

It’s no wonder that media outlets prefer these high-quality images over grainy paparazzi shots taken without consent.

Moreover, Kate’s photographs offer a glimpse into the Royal family’s real lives.

They capture intimate moments, catching her children off guard as they play together.

This approach stands in stark contrast to the more formal and official photographs traditionally released by the Royal family.

According to Royal expert Camilla Tomini, Kate drew inspiration from Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, who adopted a similar approach.

Tomini suggests that Kate has now become a leading chronicler of modern Royal life.

The release of these intimate photos has effectively killed the market for paparazzi shots.