As Kate Middleton approaches her 43rd birthday in January, her husband, Prince William, is reportedly doing everything possible to ensure the occasion is celebrated with the greatest care, according to royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams.
Fitzwilliams explained that the Prince and Princess of Wales are being especially cautious about how they will celebrate Kate’s special day after what has been a “difficult year.” talking to GB News, The insider revealed that no official announcements have been made about birthday plans and that the couple is taking a “step by step” approach to facing the New Year, especially as Kate continues to recover from preventive chemotherapy treatment.
“If you look at Kensington Palace and the way they handled this. “They’ve been very careful,” Fitzwilliams said. “We have no idea how he will celebrate his birthday.”
Fitzwilliams noted that Kate has been participating in meetings and engagements, but the family has been conscious of keeping details low-key. “There have been meetings that we know she participated in, but they have been very, very careful, firstly, not to give too much notice about this and, secondly, not to commit to anything,” he added.
One possible plan for the couple was a trip to Italy, but the expert highlighted that those plans would have to be made well in advance, making it uncertain given Kate’s ongoing recovery. “We know that the Welsh had to go to Italy, anything like that has to be planned months in advance and it can’t be done when she still has a long way to go,” Fitzwilliams commented.
As the couple navigate Kate’s health recovery and her birthday celebrations, it’s clear they are prioritizing a thoughtful and private approach to the occasion, mindful of the challenges they have faced this year.