Prince William shares a loving tribute to his wife, Princess Kate Middletonas she celebrates her 43rd birthday.
“To the most amazing wife and mother. The strength you have shown over the past year has been remarkable,” William, 42, wrote alongside a new photo of Kate shared via social media on Thursday, January 9. “George, Charlotte, Louis and I are so proud of you. Happy birthday Catherine. We love you. W.”
William’s sweet message about his wife comes after Kate was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer last year. In March 2024, Kate shared: “In January I had major abdominal surgery in London and at the time it was thought my condition was not cancerous. »
“The operation was successful, but tests after the operation revealed the presence of cancer. My medical team therefore advised me to undergo preventative chemotherapy, and I am now in the early stages of this treatment,” she continued.
Kate completed her chemotherapy treatment in September and has since started returning to work. William confirmed in November that Kate would “do a little more” in 2025.
The couple, who share sons Prince George, 11, and Prince Louis, 6, and daughter Princess Charlotte, 9, married in April 2011.
Last year, William reflected on his difficult year following Kate and his father, King Charles IIIwere treated for cancer.
“This has probably been the most difficult year of my life,” William said at an Earthshot Prize event in November. “So trying to overcome everything else and keep everything on track has been very difficult.”
In December, Kate hosted her annual ‘Together at Christmas’ carol concert and opened up about her health battle. “I didn’t know this year would be the one I just had,” she told the singer. Paloma Faith. “The unexpected. But I think a lot of people have had a really tough time this year.
On December 25, the Princess of Wales opened up about her battle with cancer while speaking to royal enthusiasts after a Christmas Day church service in Sandringham.
“The number of people who have written this year is extraordinary and I think cancer really affects so many families,” Kate said, according to images obtained by the Daily mail.
Speaking to a fan who worked in a cancer unit, Kate continued: “People like you do all the hard work there. I am extremely grateful.
After a woman told Kate, “We’re all behind you, never forget that,” the princess responded with a smile, “Thank you so much, (that’s) so kind.” »