Prince William Praised Kate Middleton’s ‘Remarkable’ Strength

Can you believe it was less than a year ago that Kate Middleton was forced to reveal her cancer diagnosis publicly after weeks of wild speculation about her whereabouts? Today, she turns 43, and her husband, Prince William, acknowledged her special day with a sweet Instagram post honoring her strength. “To the most incredible wife and mother,” he wrote. “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. We love you. W”

Middleton officially returned to public life in June of last year, for the annual Trooping the Colour parade, while still in treatment. She announced in September that she was finished with chemotherapy via Instagram, saying in a voice-over, “The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown.”

While nearly everyone in the royal family had a challenging 2024, it seems things are looking up for Middleton. She has continued to increase her public appearances, and she hosted a festive televised carol service on Christmas Eve. Hopefully, a happier and healthier year is on the horizon.