Royal historian reveals how Prince William breaks from tradition in sweet birthday post for Kate Middleton
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The Prince of Wales's heartwarming birthday message to his 'incredible' wife signals a new era of open affection for the Firm - breaking from the traditional 'stiff-upper lip' mentality - a royal historian has claimed. This morning the father-of-three shared a sweet tribute to Kate Middleton, alongside an unseen black and white portrait of her.
![[The Prince of Wales's heartwarming birthday message to his 'incredible' wife signals a new era of open affection for the Firm - breaking from the traditional 'stiff-upper lip' mentality - a royal historian has claimed. William and Kate pictured at their wedding]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/09/14/93915011-14267211-image-a-2_1736433786591.jpg)
In an unusually personal message, William, 42, praised the Princess's strength and added that he, George, Charlotte and Louis were 'so proud of her'. The future king signed the message off with 'Happy Birthday, Catherine. We love you. W'. Speaking to the Mirror, expert Dr Tessa Dunlop said the candid post signals a less stoic approach from the royals than we may be used to seeing in the past.
![[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)
'Statements don't come much more powerful than that,' she explained, highlighting the ardent and simple words in the caption, 'We love you.'. 'Gone are the days when royally kept their distance and avoided overtly sentimental displays of affection,' Dr Dunlop continued.
![[Speaking to the Mirror , expert Dr Tessa Dunlop said the candid post signals a less stoic approach from the royals than we may be used to seeing in the past. An attentive William with his wife in December]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/09/14/93916089-14267211-image-m-6_1736433907854.jpg)
'William is letting everyone know just how proud he is of his wife, and likewise what they have achieved together. Contrary to monarchy's reputation in recent years, here is a functional family that can face down adversity together.'. This morning Prince William shared a sweet tribute to Kate Middleton, alongside an unseen black and white portrait of her.
![['Happy birthday to the Princess of Wales,' a sweet message on the Royal Family account read today]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/09/14/93903897-14267211-_Happy_birthday_to_the_Princess_of_Wales_a_sweet_message_on_the_-a-9_1736434191677.jpg)
The Prince of Wales's heartwarming birthday message to his 'incredible' wife signals a new era of open affection for the Firm - breaking from the traditional 'stiff-upper lip' mentality - a royal historian has claimed. William and Kate pictured at their wedding.
![[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)
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