The Prince of Wales’ touching birthday message to his “incredible” wife signals a new era of open affection for the Firm, breaking with the traditional “stiff upper lip” mentality, a royal historian has claimed.
This morning, the father of three shared a sweet tribute to Kate Middleton, along with an unseen black and white portrait of her.
In an unusually personal message, William, 42, praised the princess’s strength, adding that he, George, Charlotte and Louis were “very proud of her.”
The future king signed the message with “Happy birthday, Catherine.” We love you. W’.
Talking to him Mirrorexpert Dr Tessa Dunlop said the candid post indicates a less stoic approach from the royals than we are used to seeing in the past.
“There aren’t much more powerful statements than that,” she explained, highlighting the fiery, simple words in the caption: “We love you.”
“Gone are the days when royals kept their distance and avoided overtly sentimental displays of affection,” Dr Dunlop continued.
‘William is letting everyone know how proud he is of his wife and also of what they have achieved together. Contrary to the reputation the monarchy has had in recent years, here we have a functional family that can face adversity together.’
This morning, Prince William shared a sweet tribute to Kate Middleton, along with an unseen black and white portrait of her.
The Prince of Wales’ touching birthday message to his “incredible” wife signals a new era of open affection for the Firm, breaking with the traditional “stiff upper lip” mentality, a royal historian has claimed. William and Kate photographed at their wedding
In an unusually personal message, William praised his wife’s strength, adding that he, George, Charlotte and Louis were “very proud of her.”
He The post included a photograph of the Princess of Wales, taken by royal photographer Matt Porteous, in Windsor last summer.
The image shows the Princess relaxing at home, wearing jeans, a blazer and a checkered scarf.
She posed with her hands in her pockets, showing off her dazzling engagement ring, while wearing her hair in a soft wave.
A personal message – and an invisible photo – is an unusual thing for the Royal Family to do on a non-important birthday.
It may be the most emotional message William has ever shared about his wife.
‘To the most amazing wife and mother. The strength he has shown over the last year has been remarkable. George, Charlotte, Louis and I are so proud of you. Happy birthday, Catherine. We love you. W’, the message shared with instagram and unknownread.
Speaking to the Mirror, expert Dr Tessa Dunlop said the candid post indicates a less stoic approach from the royals than we are used to seeing in the past. An attentive William with his wife in December
‘Happy birthday to the Princess of Wales’, read today in a sweet message on the Royal Family account
Matt Porteous has taken photographs of William, Kate and their children dozens of times, as well as accompanying them on royal tours.
It comes after the King and Queen shared their own tribute to Kate this morning, while many members of the public and Kate’s patrons also sent well wishes.
On their Instagram account, the King and Queen shared a sweet photo of Kate from their Christmas Day walk in Sandringham.
They added a sweet caption that read, “Happy Birthday to the Princess of Wales,” above the photo of her smiling and holding a bouquet of flowers.
The royal mother of three, who was born in Reading on January 9, 1982, turns 43 today after suffering an annus horribilis in 2024.
Shortly after celebrating her 42nd birthday last January, Kensington Palace announced that the Princess of Wales had been taken to hospital for abdominal surgery and had to suspend public duties while she recovered.
However, her time out of the spotlight fueled widespread speculation about her health and in March 2024 the Princess posted an extraordinarily candid clip in which she announced to the world that doctors determined that “there had been cancer” in her body after performing evidence.
The news sent the nation, and indeed the world, into a state of shock as Kate revealed she would be undergoing chemotherapy treatment and would be taking time off from public duties indefinitely as she prioritized her recovery.
Meanwhile, Prince William also reduced his public commitments and put family life and his wife’s recovery at the forefront, while his father, King Charles, also received cancer treatment.
Prince William (pictured with his wife and children) scaled back his public commitments and put family life and Kate’s recovery at the forefront.
However, the Prince of Wales still carried out some public duties and revealed glimpses of the extremely difficult year the family had endured.
Speaking in Cape Town, South Africa, during a visit in November for his Earthshot Awards, William, 42, said 2024 had been “the hardest year of my life”.
Fortunately, after months out of the spotlight as she continued her treatment, the princess announced in September (in another extremely emotional clip) that her chemotherapy had come to an end and that her focus was now on staying “cancer-free.”
He announced that he would plunge back into public life while ensuring that his recovery remained his main goal.
And while she resumed some public duties, the princess showed royal fans the causes she perhaps holds most dear.
One of Kate’s first engagements was a meeting with the late Liz Hatton, an aspiring photographer with a rare form of cancer who wanted to photograph an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle as part of her “bucket list.”
The hearts of the nation were warmed by a photo of the princess and Liz sharing a warm embrace at the royal residence, knowing it was a hug that meant the world to them both.
Tragically, Liz passed away on November 27, days before her family had planned an early Christmas celebration with her.
The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to his wife Kate, who turns 43 today after an annus horribilis last year while battling cancer.
Following Liz’s death, the Prince and Princess of Wales issued a statement praising her as a “brave and humble young woman.”
Other engagements carried out by Kate included a visit to Southport in September, where just a few months earlier tragedy had occurred when three girls, Bebe King, six, Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven , were stabbed to death at a Taylor Swift dance party.
Appearing alongside Prince William, Kate met with community leaders as the area attempted to rebuild following the horrific incident. Privately, he also met with the families of the affected children.
Perhaps Kate’s most notable return to the spotlight was her Together at Christmas carol service, an event she hosts every year and keeps very close to her heart.
Speaking at the event as she addressed guests who had been carefully selected to attend Westminster Abbey, the Princess said: “Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year, it’s a time for presents, tinsel and mince pies. , but it’s also a time to slow down and reflect on the deeper things that connect us all.
‘It is when we stop and step away from the pressures of daily life, that we find the space to live our lives with an open heart, with love, kindness and forgiveness, which is a big part of the Christmas spirit.
‘The Christmas Carol encourages us to consider the experiences and feelings of others. It also reflects our own vulnerabilities and reminds us of the importance of giving and receiving empathy, as well as how much we need each other despite our differences. Above all, it encourages us to turn to love and not fear.’
The theme of this year’s ‘Together at Christmas’ concert is love and empathy, which is perhaps fitting considering the difficult year the Princess has had.
Kate continued: ‘The love we show to ourselves and the love we show to others. Love that listens with empathy, love that is kind and understanding, love that forgives and love that brings joy and hope.
“Love is the greatest gift we can receive, not only at Christmas but every day of our lives.”
His message was told in voice-over at the start of the ‘Together at Christmas’ carol concert at Westminster Abbey.