Prince William publicly celebrated his wife, Kate Middleton, on her 43rd birthday with a heartfelt message, calling her "the most incredible wife and mother." The royal family joined in with birthday wishes on the monarchy's official social media account. This year, Kate marks her birthday in Windsor, quietly celebrating at home with Prince William, while their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, attended school before an evening family celebration.
Kate has faced a challenging year, enduring abdominal surgery and a cancer diagnosis that led to chemotherapy treatment. Despite these hardships, Prince William praised her strength and resilience, emphasizing how remarkable she has been throughout 2024. He also described the past year as "brutal" and "probably the hardest" of his life, compounded by his father, the King's own cancer diagnosis.
A new, unseen black and white photograph of Kate, taken by Matt Porteous last summer in Windsor, was released to mark her birthday. The image captures Kate looking relaxed and smiling, wearing a gingham scarf with her hands tucked into her jean pockets. This serene depiction contrasts with the adversity she has faced over the last year.
Kate was also spotted attending church in Sandringham on Christmas Day. A photo showed her smiling warmly as she received bouquets of flowers from well-wishers, reflecting her continued public engagements despite personal challenges.
Prince William took to social media once more to express his affection for Kate on her birthday. In a written message signed "W," he declared, "We love you," highlighting their close-knit family bond.
"To the most incredible wife and mother" — Prince William
James Middleton, Kate's brother, responded to Prince William's touching message with birthday and heart emojis, adding a personal family touch to the public celebration.
As Kate celebrates at home in Windsor, next week will mark a year since she was admitted to the hospital for an operation on January 16, just days after her 42nd birthday. This milestone underscores the resilience she has shown over the past 12 months.
