Prince William posted a heartfelt birthday message to ‘most incredible wife and mother’
The prince issued rare written words expressing his love for the princess on the day she turned 43 after her cancer diagnosis last year
The Prince of Wales has publicly praised the Princess of Wales on her 43rd birthday as the “most incredible wife and mother”, saying “the strength you’ve shown over the last year has been remarkable”.
In a rare move, William issued a heartfelt written message on social media after a turbulent past year which saw Kate diagnosed with cancer.
He made a public declaration of his and their children’s love for Kate, telling her “We love you” in the message signed “W”.
To the most incredible wife and mother. The strength you’ve 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 pic.twitter.com/VIW5v2aKlu
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) January 9, 2025
It was accompanied by a new, unseen black and white picture of Kate taken by Matt Porteous, in Windsor, last summer, showing the princess looking relaxed and smiling with her hands in her jean pockets and wearing a gingham scarf.
William wrote: “To the most incredible wife and mother.
“The strength you’ve 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”
Future queen Kate is celebrating quietly at home in Windsor with William, with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis spending the day at school before a family celebration in the evening.
The Waleses together on Christmas Day
Kate has endured a challenging past 12 months which saw her undergo abdominal surgery, be diagnosed with cancer and face chemotherapy treatment.
Next week marks a year since the princess was admitted to hospital for an operation on January 16, just seven days after her 42nd birthday.
William described 2024 as a “brutal” and probably “the hardest year” of his life, with his father, the King, also diagnosed with cancer.
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