After Kate Middleton spent most of last year receiving cancer treatment away from the spotlight, Prince William kicked off 2025 with a public birthday post as his wife turned 43 on January 9. The royal family has begun shifting away their usual formal social media presence amid Kate’s illness,

After a challenging year, Prince William has shared a moving tribute to his wife, Kate Middleton, on her 43rd birthday describing her as “the most incredible wife and mother,” alongside a new portrait.

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. “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.

The Prince of Wales has wished his wife, Catherine, a happy birthday as she turns 43. "To the most incredible wife and mother. The strength you've shown over the last year has been remarkable," William wrote in a message posted on social media.

Prince William is honoring his wife, Princess Catherine, on her 43rd birthday, calling her "the most incredible wife and mother."

The Prince of Wales was announced as the patron of the College of Paramedics at his first outing of the year on Wednesday, Jan. 15

Prince William spoke about his time as a search and rescue pilot and air ambulance pilot during his first public engagement of 2025.

The prince was also reunited with Ed Griffiths, who served as a SAR Paramedic with Prince William at RAF Valley in Anglesey when the prince was a search and rescue pilot. While Wi