Prince William reveals previously unseen photo of Kate Middleton and shares deeply emotional message to mark the Princess's 43rd birthday after 'brutal' year
Prince William reveals previously unseen photo of Kate Middleton and shares deeply emotional message to mark the Princess's 43rd birthday after 'brutal' year
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The Prince of Wales shared a sweet birthday tribute to the Princess of Wales today - calling her the 'most incredible wife and mother', alongside an unseen photo of her. In an unusually personal message, William praised his wife's strength and added that he, George, Charlotte and Louis were 'so proud of her'.
![[In an unusually personal message, William praised his wife's strength and added that he, George, Charlotte and Louis were 'so proud of her']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/09/09/93905247-14265943-image-m-10_1736416682231.jpg)
The future king signed the message off with 'Happy Birthday, Catherine. We love you. W'. The sweet message was shared with an unseen picture of the Princess of Wales taken by royal photographer Matt Porteous, in Windsor, last summer. The black and white image shows the Princess relaxed at home, in jeans, a blazer and checked scarf.
![['Happy birthday to the Princess of Wales,' a sweet message on the Royal Family account reads]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/09/09/93903897-14265943-_Happy_birthday_to_the_Princess_of_Wales_a_sweet_message_on_the_-a-1_1736415576575.jpg)
She posed with her hands in her pocket - showing off her dazzling engagement ring - while wearing her hair in a gentle wave. A personal message - and unseen photo - is an unusual thing for the Royal Family to do for a non-major birthday. It is perhaps the most emotive message William has ever shared about his wife.
![[Prince William (pictured with his wife and children) reduced his public engagements as he put family life and Kate's recovery front and centre]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/09/10/89480703-14265943-Prince_William_pictured_with_his_wife_and_children_reduced_his_p-a-28_1736417176008.jpg)
'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. We love you. W,' the message, shared to Instagram and X, formerly Twitter, reads.
![[The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to his wife Kate as she turns 43 today following an annus horribilis last year as she battled cancer]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/09/07/93901903-14265943-image-a-6_1736409100851.jpg)
In an unusually personal message, William praised his wife's strength and added that he, George, Charlotte and Louis were 'so proud of her'. Matt Porteous has taken pictures of William, Kate and their children dozens of times - as well as accompanying them on royal tours.
![[The Princess of Wales announced in an emotional video message that she was receiving cancer treatment in March]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/11/18/16/88432695-14095847-The_Princess_of_Wales_announced_in_an_emotional_video_message_th-a-1_1731947984197.jpg)
