And given that Kate's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, followed the tradition for their second daughter, Pippa Matthews, it's likely to be something that the Princess of Wales will choose to give to her nine-year-old daughter, Princess Charlotte, for her milestone birthday in future.

While 43 isn't necessarily a milestone birthday, when you've just gone through the 2024 Princess Kate did, every birthday is cause for celebration. As the Princess of Wales continues to recover from cancer treatments, it sounds like a low-key day is in the works—and in a different location than usual.

Kate Middleton broke into a broad smile as she accepted a drawing of her only daughter, Princess Charlotte, from a young fan while on the royal family’s annual Christmas Day walkabout at Sandringham.

Princess Kate has seemingly planned to join Prince William for his upcoming royal tour after finishing her chemotherapy.Last year, the Princess of Wales got diagnosed with cancer and took a break from royal duties.

Kate Middleton is just days away from ringing in her 43rd birthday on January 9, and after her health struggles over the past year, it’s not surprising that she would want to make this year's festivities all the more special—and relaxing.

Princess Kate and Prince William's plans have been laid bare as the couple will not "press a reset button" for 2025, according to a royal insider. The Princess of Wales announced she had completed a course of preventative chemotherapy treatment in September and has since staggered her return to public duties.