The Princess of Wales is preparing to celebrate her 43rd birthday tomorrow, Thursday, January 9.
Welcoming in a brand new year, Kate will undoubtedly receive many birthday wishes, cards and gifts from those closest to her – especially her husband, Prince William and their three children.
Royal fans will likely be waiting to see an influx of sweet birthday messages on social media – especially from members of the Royal Family such as the King and Queen. Two people that they will be awaiting to hear from is Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who are now based in the US.
The LA-based couple, who have experienced a strained relationship with the Royal Family over the past few years, have not previously sent public birthday wishes but could this year be different?
Although the Royal Family’s platforms are known to only publicly send birthday wishes to senior members of the Royal Family, the official X account for the King and Queen did wish Prince Harry’s a happy birthday last year.
Although he hasn’t been a working member of the Royal Family for five years, the King offered an olive branch to his youngest son in honour of his 40th birthday on September 15, 2024. Meghan has, however, not received a public birthday message since 2019 – the year prior to stepping down as a senior working royal.
Speaking of celebrations for Kate’s birthday, the family will likely be looking to mark the start of a “new and happier year” with intimate and cosy festivities.
Discussing Kate with OK!, she said: “For her husband and children, this will be an excuse to spoil her rotten and, even though it falls on a school day, I’m sure that’s exactly what they’ll do. I imagine they will shower her with gifts – perhaps some pampering products like luxurious bath oils and scented candles.”
