Kate Middleton's two non-negotiables could see her break tradition after brutal year

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The past year has arguably been the most trying period for the Princess of Wales, who faced a harrowing cancer diagnosis following abdominal surgery in January last year.Describing the ensuing 12 months as 'brutal,' Prince William bore witness to the struggles encountered by Kate and the wider family.Adding to their ordeal, King Charles was struck with his own cancer battle, prompting Prince William to step in and support his cherished wife and father during these trying times.

However, it was Kate's resilience that shone through, enduring six months of preventative chemotherapy and demonstrating her essential role within the Royal Family.Operating from the privacy of her Windsor estate home, Kate steered her children—Prince George, 11; Princess Charlotte, 9; and Prince Louis at 6—through the upheaval of illness in the family, maintaining stability for her young ones.

Today, on her 43rd birthday, she exemplifies her family-oriented nature by placing them at the forefront of her celebrations.Yet, Jennie Bond, the former BBC Royal correspondent, speculates that there might still be some unexpected joys lined up for her from Prince William and other members of the Royal Family.Bond says: "Her birthday is on a school day, so life will be the usual hectic round of getting everyone up and ready, with school bags packed.

But maybe William will find time to give Catherine breakfast in bed before he looks after the kids and the school run. A rose on the breakfast tray and some luxury bath products would not go amiss."I expect she might want to see her parents on her birthday too as they have been such a key part of her recovery.