Inside King Charles's close bond with Kate Middleton, the 'daughter he never had'

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King Charles, the doting dad to Princes William and Harry, celebrated his 76th birthday three days ago with a moment of reflection on his family ties after a challenging year.

Despite being father to two sons, it's well-known he had always longed for a daughter. Princess Kate, who became part of the Royal fold when she wed Prince William at 42, following their university romance, has since become an integral figure in the family and a particularly close confidante to her father-in-law.Their connection certainly proved its strength during the turbulent times faced this year.

In February, Buckingham Palace shared news of King Charles' cancer diagnosis, revealing he is continuing his treatment journey.

Amidst the uncertainty, Princess Kate and Queen Camilla have been steadfast in their support by his side.Then, only a month later in March, came the announcement of Princess Kate's own cancer struggle.