The Prince of Wales posted a birthday message for his wife, Catherine, Princess of Wales to social media on Thursday to celebrate her 43rd birthday.

William praised Kate for her "remarkable" strength in the post released on Thursday, Jan. 9 Prince William is celebrating his love and admiration for Kate Middleton as she marks her 43rd birthday. In a message posted to the couple's social media,

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.

Prince William praised the strength of the Princess of Wales after a turbulent year, offering a 43rd birthday wish on social media that described her as an incredible wife and mother.

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Prince William took to social media to share an extremely personal message to his wife Kate as she celebrates her 43rd birthday today along with a brand new beautiful picture of her

The Prince of Wales has wished his wife, Catherine, a happy birthday as she turns 43. "To the most incredible wife and mother. The strength you've shown over the last year has been remarkable," William wrote in a message posted on social media.

Princess Kate Middleton will soon be ringing in her 43rd birthday and a source says Prince William and their children are pulling out all the stops to make it as special and family-oriented as possible.

Prince William lovingly paid tribute to the Princess of Wales's 'remarkable' strength as he shared a touching birthday post

The Princess of Wales is celebrating at home in Windsor with the Prince of Wales, with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis spending the day at school before a family celebration in the evening.