The Princess of Wales has been the mastermind behind many much-loved royal traditions - including the popular Together At Christmas Carol Concert - but her influence doesn't end with public appearances.
As well as official events like this, the devoted mum-of-three has also introduced many sweet customs at home which she returns to year after year.
Like many parents across the world, Kate loves nothing more than personally making her children's birthday cakes and even spoke about how she stays up very late the night before to do so.
And, as she prepares to celebrate her 42nd birthday on 9 January, could Prince William take up the challenge of the wooden spoon?
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