Prince William took to social media to express his love and admiration for Princess Kate on her 43rd birthday, offering heartfelt words during what has been a particularly challenging year for her.
In his touching message, William, 42, praised Kate for her extraordinary strength throughout a year marked by serious health struggles, including surgery, a cancer diagnosis, and arduous chemotherapy treatments.
“To the most incredible wife and mother,” William wrote on January 9, “The strength you’ve shown over the last year has been remarkable. George, Charlotte, Louis, and I are so proud of you. Happy Birthday, Catherine.” He ended the tribute with a simple, yet powerful, “We love you. W.”
Kate Middleton birthday portrait
The message was accompanied by a beautiful, previously unseen portrait of the Princess of Wales.
The photograph, taken last summer by Matt Porteous in Windsor, captures a radiant.
Such personal posts are rare for the couple, making William’s public declaration of affection even more significant.
Undoubtedly, a heartfelt publication that highlights the deep admiration William feels for his wife.
A Quiet Celebration at Home
For her birthday, Kate chose to spend a quiet day at home in Adelaide Cottage with her family—Prince William and their three children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6. The children had just returned to school following the holiday break.
Kate’s last public appearance was on Christmas Day when she joined the royal family, led by King Charles, for their traditional church service at Sandringham.
A Year of Strength and Recovery
The past year has been a difficult one for Princess Kate. In March 2024, she revealed that she was undergoing cancer treatment, and by September, she had completed chemotherapy.
Since finishing her chemotherapy, Kate has been focusing on her gradual recovery.
“Doing what I can to stay cancer-free is now my focus. Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long, and I must continue to take each day as it comes,” shared in a video published in September.