Prince William, the Prince of Wales, celebrated his wife Catherine’s 43rd birthday with a heartfelt tribute shared on social media. “To the most incredible wife and mother. The strength you’ve shown over the last year has been remarkable,” he wrote. The message, signed off with a simple “W,” expressed the family’s pride in Catherine, with Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis also included in the loving note: “We love you.”
Kensington Palace accompanied William’s message with a black-and-white photograph of the Princess of Wales, taken by photographer Matt Porteous in Windsor last summer. The picture reflects the couple’s preference for informal imagery, showing Catherine relaxed, smiling, and dressed casually in jeans, a white shirt, and a scarf.
The birthday wishes come after a challenging year for the royal family. Catherine resumed her royal duties following preventative chemotherapy for cancer, a diagnosis she courageously faced in 2023. Her resilience and dedication to family and duty have been widely praised.
The Royal Family’s official social media account also extended birthday greetings, posting a message on X (formerly Twitter) with a photo of Catherine collecting flowers from well-wishers on Christmas Day in Sandringham. The post included a birthday cake emoji and conveyed warm wishes from the monarchy.
It is reported that Catherine is celebrating her birthday privately at home in Windsor, alongside William and their three children. The family’s closeness has been a central theme in their public appearances, particularly over the past year, which William described as “probably the hardest year” of his life. His father, King Charles III, was also diagnosed with cancer during this period, adding further strain.
In December, the Prince and Princess of Wales shared a Christmas card featuring an image from a video Catherine recorded after completing her chemotherapy. The emotional video, filmed in Norfolk, carried a message of hope: “Out of darkness can come light.”
Catherine’s strength and grace through adversity have endeared her even more to the public, making her birthday a poignant moment of reflection and celebration
