The Prince of Wales posted a birthday message for his wife, Catherine, Princess of Wales to social media on Thursday to celebrate her 43rd birthday.

It’s an unusually personal message from the prince, but one that chimes with the Waleses’ newfound candor following the princess’s cancer diagnosis and recovery over the course of 2024.

Prince William praised the strength of the Princess of Wales after a turbulent year, offering a 43rd birthday wish on social media that described her as an incredible wife and mother.

William praised Kate for her "remarkable" strength in the post released on Thursday, Jan. 9 Prince William is celebrating his love and admiration for Kate Middleton as she marks her 43rd birthday. In a message posted to the couple's social media,

Prince William marked his wife Kate Middleton’s 43rd birthday Thursday with a social media post praising her “remarkable strength” over the past year. Kate was diagnosed with cancer in February after being admitted to hospital for abdominal surgery in January 2024.

The Prince of Wales wrote that he and the couple’s three kids — Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis — “are so proud” of Middleton.

Kate Middleton, who is celebrating her 43rd birthday on Jan. 9, has proven herself to be the shiniest jewel of the British monarchy. The princess is married to Prince William, heir to the throne.

Prince William admitted to once buying his wife Princess Kate a particularly unusual gift: 'Honestly, I have no idea why... it seemed like a good idea at the time!'

The Prince of Wales said she is "the most incredible wife and mother" and included a message from their children.

Kate Middleton is celebrating her 43rd birthday today (January 9), and her family just dropped a new glamorous pic of her on their official Instagram account—with a sweet personal message from Prince William.

James Middleton penned a heartfelt message after Prince William released a new picture of Princess Kate on her 43rd