The Princess of Wales said her cancer diagnosis came as a "huge shock." Kate Middleton and Prince William share three kids: George, Charlotte and Louis.

Kate Middleton, who turns 43 on Jan. 9, 2025, shares Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis with husband Prince William. See the royals' sweet family photos here.

The Princess of Wales celebrates her 43rd birthday today with her beloved family - but will she be left surprised by her relatives as she continues her recovery from cancer

Kate Middleton is the saving grace of the monarchy in more ways than one. In addition to pushing through her cancer diagnosis and showing up at royal events while she received chemotherapy, the Princess of Wales has also played a pivotal part in keeping Prince William and King Charles 's relationship healthy during the royal family's recent challenging times.

A new photo of Kate Middleton has been released, as the Princess of Wales celebrates her 43rd birthday. The black and white image of a smiling Kate was published on Thursday (January 9) and captioned with a heartfelt message from Prince William.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle became estranged from the royal family when they stepped down in 2020, but it seems a lot of senior royals have moved on from the drama