As a source told VF, the Duchess of Edinburgh, a new family favorite, "prefers to keep the attention on her causes and charities rather than on herself."

The Duchess of Edinburgh has a big birthday on Monday. It is best not to mention the number too loudly. “I’m 21!” she protests, laughing, before being reminded that it is he

Congratulations are in order as Duchess Sophie gears up to celebrate her 60th birthday on Monday 20 January. In a slight deviation from tradition, the Royal Family has already marked the special day, taking to Instagram today to share a new photos showing the Duchess looking relaxed and happy ahead of the celebrations.

Photographer Christina Ebenezer also shared her favorite part of the photo shoot Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh is starring in a new portrait for her 60th birthday, and the photographer behind the camera is sharing an unseen snap from the photo session.

Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh is marking a milestone birthday! She turned 60 on Jan. 20, and friends and former colleagues have been honoring her contribution to the royal family – amid the release of the duchess' stunning new portrait.

Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh is turning 60 in style. The royal—who marked her milestone birthday on Monday, January 20—released a trio of stunning portraits to commemorate the special occasion over the weekend that seemingly included a subtle sartorial nod to her grand new title.

I love how she is not afraid to try new things and she makes beautiful choices,” designer Suzannah Crabb of royal favorite Suzannah London tells PEOPLE

A new photograph of the Duchess of Edinburgh looking happy and relaxed has been released to celebrate her 60th birthday. The duchess is set to celebrate the milestone at home with the Duke of Edinburgh on Monday at her Bagshot Park home.