Princess Kate's birthday message from Prince William is 'letting everyone know how proud he is' of her
William praised Kate's strength this past yearA glimpse into Princess Kate and William, Prince of Wales’ loving relationship was shown today with his birthday message to her.
The Prince of Wales penned a loving message to his “incredible” wife as she turned 43 on January 9. He reflected on the past year, which saw Kate diagnosed and undergo treatment for cancer.
William, 42, praised Kate for her “remarkable” strength during her health ordeal.
And, according to a royal expert, there may have been a hidden message behind William’s words.
Prince William praises ‘incredible mother and wife’ Princess Kate in birthday message
Prince William wrote alongside a black and white image of Kate smiling, taken by photographer Matt Porteous: “To the most incredible wife and mother. The strength you’ve shown over the last year has been remarkable.
“George, Charlotte, Louis and I are so proud of you. Happy Birthday, Catherine. We love you. W.”
William is letting everyone know just how proud he is of his wife.
Royal historian and commentator Dr Tessa Dunlop has weighed in on the touching message, saying William is “letting everyone know just how proud he is of his wife”.
She told the Mirror: “Authored by William, with the tell-tale W sign-off, he shares his great admiration for a ‘most incredible wife.’ And the prince goes even further, speaking for him and his children, William publicly reaffirms their adoration for Catherine in three simple words: ‘We love you.’
“Statements don’t come much more powerful than that. Gone are the days when royally kept their distance and avoided overtly sentimental displays of affection; William is letting everyone know just how proud he is of his wife, and likewise what they have achieved together.
“Contrary to monarchy’s reputation in recent years, here is a functional family that can face down adversity together.”
In September last year, Kate announced she had completed her cancer treatment. She also detailed the “incredibly tough” time she and her family went through.
The Prince of Wales himself also opened up about the “brutal” time during a solo visit to South Africa in November. As well as Kate, his father King Charles was also diagnosed with cancer.
Prince William admits ‘brutal’ year for him and his family
He told reporters: “I’m so proud of my wife, I’m proud of my father, for handling the things that they have done. But from a personal family point of view, it’s been brutal.”
The prince also admitted it had “probably been the hardest year in my life”.
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