By The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, has shared a heartwarming tribute to her husband, Prince William, on his 42nd birthday. In a post on social media platform X, Kate wrote, “Happy Birthday Papa, we all love you so much! Cx”, accompanying a joyful family photo taken last month in Norfolk. The image shows William jumping in the air while holding hands with his three children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis – on a beach.
Buckingham Palace also marked the occasion by sharing a nostalgic black-and-white photograph of King Charles holding Prince William as a baby. The image, taken at Kensington Palace on February 1, 1983, was posted on the Royal Family’s official X account with the message: “Happy Birthday to The Prince of Wales!”
William’s birthday celebration comes after he attended England’s Euro 2024 match against Denmark in Frankfurt, Germany, where he was seen alongside Denmark’s King Frederik. The prince, who serves as president of the Football Association, watched as England drew 1-1 in their second match of the tournament.
This birthday follows a challenging year for the royal family, with both the Princess of Wales and King Charles III diagnosed with cancer. Kate made a brief return to public duties at Trooping the Colour last weekend, appearing alongside William and their children. However, in a personal message to the nation, she revealed that while she is making good progress, she is “not out of the woods yet” and faces a few more months of chemotherapy treatment.
As Prince William marks this milestone, the royal family’s resilience in the face of personal health challenges and public duties continues to be a focal point of public interest and support.
