Kate Middleton did not have the 2024 she anticipated with her cancer battle, but an unusual situation happened behind the scenes — her power within the royal family grew stronger, not weaker. Her superstar status is needed to keep the palace moving forward.

Kate Middleton is celebrating her 43rd birthday and "looking after herself" after completing chemotherapy treatment, a family friend tells PEOPLE.

Kate, the Princess of Wales, turns 43 on Thursday, capping what was a tumultuous year for the mother of three and wife of Prince William. Kate, who was born Jan. 9, 1982, is expected to spend her birthday privately with William and their kids -- Princes George and Louis and Princess Charlotte -- at home in Windsor, England.

When it comes to dressing for winter, sometimes the accessories are the star of the outfit.

James Middleton has kicked off 2025 with a family ski holiday, sharing heartwarming photos of his adventures in the mountains with wife Alizee and their 16-month-old son Inigo. The family was captured in several scenic shots at their undisclosed mountain location,

The Princess of Wales said her cancer diagnosis came as a "huge shock." Kate Middleton and Prince William share three kids: George, Charlotte and Louis.

Kate Middleton is celebrating her 43rd birthday by putting herself first. Less than one year after revealing her cancer diagnosis, the Princess of Wales is finding the balance between her health and work.

Kate Middleton, who has expressed her gratitude to the healthcare workers who help cancer patients like herself, is celebrating something else this month. Kate is celebrating her 43rd birthday on January 9,