Prince William pays tribute to ‘incredible wife’ Kate Middleton as princess turns 43 - Princess celebrating birthday at home after a challenging past 12 months

Prince William celebrated wife Kate Middleton’s 43rd birthday with a touching tribute heralding her ‘strength’ over ‘the last year’ as she battled cancer

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.

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

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, William, 42, paid tribute to Kate after a year in which she had a major operation,

The Prince of Wales has penned a moving message to his "most incredible wife" in honour of her birthday today (9 January). The Princess of Wales turns 43 today and her husband, Prince William, took to social media to share a new portrait in honour of her birthday.

ANALYSIS: Royal Editor Emily Ferguson discusses the hidden messages in Prince William's emotional tribute to his wife.