Advertisement 6 August 2013 at 2:57pm Penguin named after Duchess begins shedding feathers Kate the penguin, who was named after the Duchess of Cambridge, has begun to shed her feathers at the London Aquarium. Kate the penguin has begun shedding her feathers. Credit: John Stillwell/PA Wire The process happens every year and usually lasts for three weeks. She was named after the Duchess of Cambridge. Credit: John Stillwell/PA Wire Pictures: Baby penguins stay cool in hot weather Read: Hidden colony of emperor penguins found in Antarctica Last updated Tue 6 Aug 2013 And Finally Duchess of Cambridge Share Tweet Reddit