The Princess of Wales Kate Middleton will turn 43 on 9th January 2025. Owing to how 2024 was a challenging year for Kate Middleton in all aspects of her life, this birthday marks a different one amidst all the hardships the royal family has encountered over the past year, which her husband, Prince William, described as a “brutal year” in an interview with UK print media in South Africa.
On March 22, Kate Middleton took to social media to reveal that she was undergoing treatment for cancer. The announcement came in the wake of intense media scrutiny following the Princess of Wales’ absence from royal duties after her abdominal surgery in January 2024. Shortly before this, Buckingham Palace disclosed that Prince William’s father, King Charles, had also been diagnosed with cancer in February.
After undergoing treatment, when asked in the UK interview about the whole situation, Prince William said, “But I’m so proud of my wife, I’m proud of my father, for handling the things that they have done,” before adding that “from a personal family point of view,” the past year has been “brutal.” Upon being asked about Middelton’s current health status, he added that she’s “doing really well.”
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Furthermore, being ill has reportedly changed Kate Middleton’s perspective on many things. The entire family wishes to spend as much time together as they can before Prince William is passed on the throne. The couple is hoping for a smooth transition of things, keeping in mind their little munchkins, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, who play a very important part in continuing the hierarchy of the British monarchy.
Ingrid Seward, the author of the book titled “My Mother and I” provided some insights into Kate and William’s situation. “Kate knows there is a looming, massive responsibility coming, but she can’t do anything about that, so she just needs to make sure that the family she’s bringing up are able to deal with it,” added Seward.
The book also talks about the personal relationship between King Charles III and his mother. It elaborated on the challenges faced by Charles as he stayed in the shadows of Queen Elizabeth and became a King much later, following her death.
Speaking about the Princess of Wales, Seward said that Middleton has had a hard time dealing with her unexpected illness and family. Therefore, she has made sure that in the future she‘s able to handle her royal duties in such a collaborative way that it does not take way too much family time from her. “Being so ill teaches you to enjoy each day as it comes, so I think she has a new appreciation of what’s going on around her and what she can do to make life better for other people as well,” said Ingrid Seward, as per HELLO!
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Apart from focusing on her recovery, Kate Middleton has reportedly spent much of her time engaging in outdoor and fitness activities. Both Prince William and Kate relax themselves by watching Netflix thriller shows such as Black Dove. We are sure Princess Kate will balance her royal duties and her role as a wonderful mother with grace. We cannot wait to witness a great 2025 for the royal family.