Fri Jan 10 12:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Prince William Celebrates Princess Catherine’s 43rd Birthday with Touching Tribute
**London, UK** – Prince William shared a heartfelt birthday message for his wife, Catherine, Princess of Wales, on social media Thursday, marking her 43rd birthday. The message, posted on X (formerly Twitter), praised the Princess’s “remarkable strength” over the past year, a period which included a private battle with cancer.
The Prince’s message, signed simply “W,” was accompanied by a previously unseen black and white photograph of the Princess taken last summer in Windsor by Matt Porteous. The image shows a radiant Catherine, underscoring her recent recovery.
Catherine completed chemotherapy treatment last September and has since made a cautious return to public life. While celebrating her renewed health and hope, she also acknowledged the ongoing nature of her recovery. Her first public appearance following treatment was in October, where she met with families who had tragically lost children.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have a tradition of releasing family photos for significant occasions, and this year’s birthday message continues that tradition, showcasing the close-knit family’s support for the Princess.
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