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Duchess of Cambridge: Photos from Duchess Kate's lockdown photography project are on show

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Thank You by Wendy Huson, part of the Hold Still digital exhibition launched by the Duchess of Cambridge in collaboration with the National Portrait GalleryImage source, PA Media
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The Queen said she had looked through some of the pictures chosen to be shown to the public. This photo is called 'Thank You' and was submitted by Wendy Huson, showing her daughter Amelia, wearing a nurse outfit to celebrate International Nurses Day.

entitled Everyday Hero - Richard by Arnhel de Serra, part of the Hold Still digital exhibition launched by the Duchess of Cambridge in collaboration with the National Portrait GalleryImage source, PA Media
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This is called 'Everyday Hero'. Her majesty the Queen said she was "inspired to see how the photographs have captured the resilience of the British people at such a challenging time".

entitled Never without her grandma by Melanie Lowis, part of the Hold Still digital exhibition launched by the Duchess of Cambridge in collaboration with the National Portrait GalleryImage source, PA Media
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This picture is called 'Never without her grandma' by Melanie Lowis. The Duchess of Cambridge was part of the judging panel, and helped choose the 100 images that would go into the gallery.

entitled Holding tight by Katy Rudd and Joe Wyer, part of the Hold Still digital exhibition launched by the Duchess of Cambridge in collaboration with the National Portrait GalleryImage source, PA Media
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This photo by Katy Rudd and Joe Wyer is called 'Holding Tight', and was taken during the celebrations for VE Day back in May.

entitled The Look of Lockdown by Carlotta Cutrupi, part of the Hold Still digital exhibition launched by the Duchess of Cambridge in collaboration with the National Portrait GalleryImage source, PA Media
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This picture has been called 'The Look of Lockdown' and was taken by Carlotta Cutrupi. Photographs have been submitted by people from all across the country, of different backgrounds and ages - from four to 75 years old.

entitled Sami by Grey Hutton, part of the Hold Still digital exhibition launched by the Duchess of Cambridge in collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery.Image source, PA Media
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This picture shows a man called Sami, who spent lockdown volunteering at a food bank. The gallery's director Nicholas Cullinan, said judging was "really difficult" and the team had "some sleepless nights" when trying to narrow down the entries to just 100.