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Kate Middleton is 43!The Princess of Wales is celebrating her birthday surrounded by those nearest and dearest to her on Thursday, The Post can reveal.While Princess Catherine has spent much of her time at Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, England over the festive break, she is set to spend the special day at Adelaide Cottage, the Wales’ family home.As for the celebration itself, King Charles’ former personal butler Grant Harrold says it will be an intimate, family-filled affair.“I have no doubt that the King and Queen will have a dinner for her at some point either at Clarence House or Highgrove as the King is quite good at that kind of thing,” Harrold exclusively told The Post.“And William will be making sure there is a nice meal and some gifts and it will be celebrated with the children, who will of course want to celebrate with her,” adds Harrold, who previously worked for the king for seven years.While the mom of three’s birthday is often a low-key event, given its proximity to Christmas, this year’s celebrations may look slightly different given the difficult year Middleton has had health-wise.As Princess Catherine is “returning back to royal duties and obviously is doing well with her treatment,” Harrold suspects that the princess’ parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, will join in on the celebration.The former royal staffer believes Middleton may hear well-wishes from two estranged members of the royal family: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.“I think Harry and Meghan will reach out to wish her happy birthday,” Harrold told The Post on behalf of Slingo.

Netflix lifestyle series titled “With Love, Meghan” last week, in which she showed off her cooking and gardening skills with appearances from her celebrity friends.But despite the heart-warming snippet from the series, which is set to drop on Jan. 15, it appears as though her husband Prince Harry’s estranged family members will not be tuning in to watch.“I was told that the Prince and Princess of Wales have no interest in Meghan’s future projects,” royal expert and commentator Kinsey Schofield told Fox News about Prince William and Kate Middleton.“A palace source told me, ‘Meghan was a background character in a chapter that’s already closed.’ Courtiers don’t believe that Meghan is worth the mental real estate.”“The palace plans to assign someone of lower rank to sit through the show, so the communications office has a heads up if there is something to brace for,” Schofield went on.

will ease into 2025 by taking on a fraction of the public-facing duties that she would typically have on her calendar.Sources told the Daily Mail that the mom of three “simply won’t be going back to work in the same way as before” her cancer diagnosis, which she revealed to the world in March 2024.What’s more, Princess Catherine’s children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, will remain her top priority this year, insiders add.Currently, the princess’ diary does not include any full-scale foreign tours, and it will be a while before she returns to the royal fold in full — given that her cancer recovery remains on track.Still, royal fans can expect to see the beloved royal attend key events in the royal calendar, such as the Trooping the Colour ceremony, which is her “number one priority” among royal engagements.The Waleses have faced a difficult 2024 after Middleton received her diagnosis following a planned abdominal surgery last January.The princess subsequently spent much of the past year behind closed doors as she underwent treatment, prompting William to reduce his workload and spend more time at home.After Middleton announced that she’s cancer-free, the duo have made a gradual return to public-facing duties.Insiders told the outlet that Middleton has been hands-on when it comes to the pair’s three children, often lending a land at their sports events, and doing the daily school drop offs and pick ups.“It’s about pace,” a source said.

Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has bravely faced what's been dubbed her most challenging year following a devastating cancer diagnosis revealed last March. Yet, she's made a triumphant return to her Royal duties as 2024 draws to a close.

Prince George will have to become adept at many skills quite early on to be successful in his role as a senior member of the Royal Family. He will need to master everything from public speaking and conversing in other languages to charity work and even horse riding - if he is to follow in his family's footsteps.

Prince of Wales has spoken out following the murder of his former nanny’s stepson, Edward Pettifer.Pettifer, whose stepmom was Prince William and Prince Harry’s nanny Tiggy Pettifer, was identified as one of the 14 victims killed in the New Orleans terrorist attack on New Year’s Day.In a statement, the future king, 42, said: “Catherine and I have been shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Ed Pettifer. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the Pettifer family and all those innocent people who have been tragically impacted by this horrific attack.”Pettifer, 31, died from “blunt force injuries” after Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a rental pickup truck down Bourbon Street in the French Quarter just after 3 a.m. on Wednesday, per the BBC.Pettifer was the oldest child of ex-Coldstream Guards officer Charles Pettifer and Camilla Wyatt.

When it comes to being a member of the Royal Family, there are countless rules and customs that you have to meet. While those who have been born into the family have a head start, the people who marry in are also required to conduct themselves in a certain way.

Edward Pettifer, a 31 year old British man from Chelsea, west London, was tragically killed in the New Orleans terror attack on New Year's Day. Edward, known as Ed to his loved ones, was the stepson of Prince William and Harry's former nanny, Tiggy Legge-Bourke. His father, Charles Pettifer, a former Coldstream Guards officer, married Tiggy after his relationship ended with Ed's mother, Camilla Wyatt, the daughter of a racehorse breeder.

After the Christmas festivities, it's back to school for the Royal children - Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Even being a Royal doesn't exempt you from this, and the trio are all set to return after a jolly Christmas break. For 11-year-old George, it's his penultimate year, and he's likely completed most (if not all) of his entrance exams for his next school.

Like many of his royal relatives before him, Prince George was born at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, West London.The day after he arrived, the little prince made his public debut outside on the steps of the Lindo Wing in the arms of his parents. While presenting their son to the world's cameras was clearly a daunting process, the Prince and the Princess of Wales had a clever plan to ensure that their departure from the hospital in front of the world's media ran as smoothly as possible.The sweet story was proudly revealed by Kate on Giovanna Fletcher's podcast, Happy Mum, Happy Baby.

The Princess of Wales' elegance and style has earned her admiration worldwide, not to mention her staunch commitment to a variety of significant charities and patronages. Her influential fashion choices have sparked a trend which is now called 'The Kate Effect', as any outfit she is seen wearing is typically snapped up from the shelves in minutes.The Princess of Wales continually wows onlookers with her impeccable dressing sense during public appearances.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have been praised time and again for their modern approach towards royal duties and responsibilities. But what many people don't realise is that the couple were quietly advancing royal traditions even before their historic wedding in 2011. Prince William and Kate announced their engagement in November 2010 and they married at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011.Their big day was watched by an estimated UK audience of over 24 million people.

Since stepping down from their roles as senior royals in 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been openly critical about their experience within the monarchy. From spilling royal secrets in their bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021 to their revealing Netflix docuseries and the subsequent release of Harry’s tell-all book 'Spare', the Duke and Duchess of Sussex haven’t shied away from sharing their grievances.

Prince William and Prince Harry grew up in an intense period of media interest where every step they took was photographed or written about. Whether it was their first day of school or joining their parents on a royal tour, the press were there to witness every moment.This explains why the two princes are so fiercely protective of their own families' privacy and why they have entirely redefined when and how their children can be seen in public.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are well-known for their light-hearted bickering in public when it comes to a competition. Whether it is a boat race against survival expert Bear Grylls, in which Kate was disqualified - much to Prince William's amusement - or a game of table tennis, the couple are always trying to do better than one another during their public engagements.This competitive spirit has extended to cheeky comments about each other in public before.

Height is not something that our late Queen had in abundance, she was instead famous for her brightly-coloured outfits and her wicked sense of humour. Standing at just 5ft 3, she was often towered over by members of her family and the people she meets, in particular by her grandson, the Prince of Wales, who is currently the tallest member of the Royal Family at 6ft 3 inches tall.

It is well-known that King Charles is a dedicated grandfather and spends as much time as possible with the youngest members of his family, despite his overwhelmingly busy schedule.There have been a number of times over the years that he has shared cute anecdotes about the youngsters or could be overheard organising plans to go and see them.The King has five grandchildren: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis from his eldest son, Prince William, and Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet from Prince Harry. He is also the step-grandfather of Queen Camilla's five grandchildren, Lola and Freddie Parker-Bowles and Eliza, Gus and Louis Lopes.

Very few of us need reminding that The Prince and Princess of Wales' famous love story began at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.The couple met during their first year when they were both living at St Salvator's Halls of Residence, going on to live together in a shared house with other pals in their second year. As you may imagine, when Prince William enrolled at the university he found himself quite the centre of attention when it came to advances from young women.This allegedly made William quite nervous as he was "too polite" and didn't know how to reject their favour.

A young royal's first appearance on an official foreign tour is headline news all over the world.There is always huge speculation as to what they will get up to during their time abroad. Will they meet important dignitaries with their parents? Will they go to many engagements? Will there be something new we learn about them? Everyone from Prince William to Prince George and Princess Charlotte went on royal tours at a very young age - but Prince Louis is still yet to do so. Even his younger cousin, Prince Archie, joined Prince Harry and Meghan on their tour of South Africa before they stepped back from their roles as senior royals.

Meghan Markle is as regal as ever.The Duchess of Sussex, 43, kicked off 2025 with a clean slate on Instagram. Markle launched her own Instagram account with the username @meghan on Wednesday.

Kate Middleton and her sister-in-law Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, share a surprisingly close connection with a bond stronger than many may think. Both senior royals boast 'ordinary' backgrounds compared to their Royal spouses - Prince William and Prince Edward, and their camaraderie has flourished in Windsor, where they are practically neighbours.