New photo of Duchess of Edinburgh as she marks 60th birthday - The duchess is set to celebrate the milestone at home with the Duke of Edinburgh on Monday at her Bagshot Park home.

The royal family has wished the Duchess of Edinburgh a very happy 60th birthday. Sophie’s milestone was celebrated on the British monarchy’s official social media accounts with a video montage of photographs of the duchess on royal engagements, set to upbeat music and featuring gold balloons.

The Duchess of Edinburgh is marking her 60th birthday privately at home with the Duke of Edinburgh, and a new photograph has been released to mark the milestone

A new portrait of the Duchess of Edinburgh has been released to celebrate her 60th birthday. In the picture, taken by London-based fashion photographer Christina Ebenezer earlier this month, Sophie looks relaxed and happy as she perches in a window seat at her Surrey home.

The picture was taken at Bagshot Park this month by photographer Christina Ebenezer, who was recommended by the duchess for her "creative style" of work.

Photographer Christina Ebenezer took the picture of the Duchess of Edinburgh, and perfectly captures the senior royal's effortless charm.