“TOthe most incredible wife and mother”: this is how Prince William wanted to send his best wishes to Kate Middleton in his official post on Instagram. And even if there will be no large parties at court or public celebrations for the princess’s 43rd birthday, her family rallies around her. “The strength you have shown over the last year is extraordinary,” the prince continues in his message. «Me, George, Charlotte and Louis are proud of you. Happy Birthday, Catherine, We love you. W».
Kate Middleton’s birthday, pampered by the family
Born on 9 January 1982 in a hospital in Reading, a city in the county of Berkshire, the Princess of Wales prefers to celebrate today in the quiet of Adelaide Cottage, a few steps from Windsor Castle, between games, films and visits from parents Carole and Michael. The events of the last 12 months – from the abdominal surgery to the cancer treatment which ended last September – have deeply affected her and Kate wants to put her family first. Who never fails to pamper her on her birthday.
Breakfast prepared by George, Charlotte and Louis
Even though mum’s birthday falls on a school day, children George, 11, Charlotte, 9, and Louis, 7, wake her in the morning with a breakfast tray prepared with the help of dad William. And next to his smoothie preferred to spirulina and handmade greeting cards, the princess always finds the same gift: a huge collage of family photos taken over the course of the year by Kate and her children, who adorn it with drawings, stickers, hearts and personal messages. A sort of archive – and a family tradition – that the children started in 2020.
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Queen Elizabeth gave her jewels chosen from her private collection, such as the Coronation set. And Anmer Hall, their country residence, also passed to her and William. King Charles has taken up his mother’s habit and is also on the safe side with jewels. William, however, admitted that he doesn’t have particularly romantic ideas when it comes to gifts: he once had his wife find them a ribboned package with a… pair of binoculars inside.
Kate Middleton’s return to court
The birthday gives the princess the excuse to give herself one last day of rest before starting a very busy schedule. After the long Christmas break at Sandringham, Kate has already resumed her meetings with the managers of the charities of which she is patron, but the first months of 2025 will already see her return to her Royal commitments at an increasingly rapid pace.
The princess’s next commitments are planned at court
Middleton’s offices at Kensington Palace are finalizing preparations for the princess’s upcoming public appearances, with visits planned across the UK and even abroad. There are rumors of a trip to the USA, at the direct invitation of the new president Donald Trump for his official inauguration on January 20th. But Kate’s team doesn’t promise anything: the princess continues to be monitored daily by her doctors and, if she doesn’t feel like traveling, William will be able to find himself alone.
William and Kate on an official tour of the Caribbean, March 2022 (Getty Images)
When will we see Kate again?
For now, priority is given to the princess’s commitments with the Center for Early Childhood and studies conducted on pre-school children, but Kate and William are also preparing to take their mental health initiatives overseas. And in the spring there will be no shortage of participation in the Garden Party of Buckingham Palacethe appearances on the balcony for the Trooping The Colour and those at the Ascot horse races. Kate’s return will be complete. With her husband and children by her side.
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