Inside Kate’s 43rd birthday – jewels from Wills, surprise from Pippa and a tradition loved by the late Queen  ...Middle East

PRINCESS Kate is celebrating her 43rd birthday today and is set to receive homemade gifts from her kids following her brutal last year.

Royal expert Ingrid Seward also predicted a surprise trip may be on the cards for Princess Kate from husband Prince William, following her finishing her chemotherapy treatment.

Kate will mark her special day in Windsor with hubby Prince William, 42, and their children George, 11, Charlotte, nine, and six-year-old Louis.

Ingrid told Fabulous: “The Middleton family love birthdays; that’s how Carol Middleton really made her money, by making special things for special occasions in her online business. 

“So birthdays are a huge thing, whereas in the royal family, birthdays are not a big thing at all.

“But I think, as William is very Middleton-influenced, I’m sure they will be having a big celebration. 

“I’m certain there will be a big celebration later on today when the kids get back from school. They had their first day at school yesterday.

“They’ll be back from school tonight, and I’m sure they’re going to have a lot of fun with their mummy and give her some lovely little homemade presents.

“That’s what all mums love, to have something really pretty, a painting and drawing, or something that they’ve made, and you end up keeping it for the rest of your life.

“The Queen had some little pops and things that Prince Charles made when he was at school, 70 years ago. She kept them.”

Not only did Princess Kate have preventative cancer treatment in 2024, she also had planned abdominal surgery last January – and stepped back from royal duties with her recovery.

Royal author Claudia Joseph even dubbed last year as Kate’s “annus horribilis” – a term used by the late Queen.

Now Kate is looking forward to going back to work and has conducted a number of official engagements including Trooping the Colour, Wimbledon – where she was given a standing ovation – and the Remembrance Day commemorations.

Ingrid, who is Editor-in-Chief of Majesty Magazine, said Prince William may have a special surprise in store for Kate this birthday.

She added: “I rather hope that William might take Kate away somewhere as soon as they’ve got the time to go, because I’m sure the poor girl needs a bit of a break.

“And hopefully, she’s well enough to be able to go. So I think that might be a birthday treat for her.”

She also predicted Prince William will buy Kate something sparkly and added: “I would have thought a wonderful piece of jewellery to say, ‘I love you. You’re so brave. You’ve come through this,’ something to really commemorate the last year, which was so difficult, and look forward to having a better year this year.”

Meghan message

The royal expert also predicted that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who now live in a £12million mansion in California with Archie, five, and Lilibet, three, could be in touch.

She continued: “I think Harry and Meghan will definitely be in touch, but they may not be in touch by telephone. 

“They might just send an Instagram or a message. 

“I’m sure they are very anxious to get back in the royal fold and gain some of their popularity.”

Meghan has just relaunched her Instagram page, ahead of her new Netflix cooking show, With Love, Meghan airing this month.

Pippa party

Meanwhile, Kate could have celebrations with her inner circle, including sister Pippa Middleton, who is mum to Arthur, five, Grace, three, and Rose, one.

Ingrid predicted: “I would think that it’s quite likely that Pippa, if she’s in this country, probably is because the kids are back at school, would be giving her a wonderful dinner party. 

“Maybe even the King is going to give her a dinner party at some stage. 

“He is so delighted with how Kate has coped this last year, and he’s obviously very close to her. 

“So I’m sure he would like to have some sort of celebration for her when the time is right. It may not be exactly on her birthday, but I’m sure he’ll do something.”

Ingrid advised that Prince William and Princess Kate will buy each other gifts and not rely on staff members.

She explained: “I think in William and Kate’s instance, they will choose the presents themselves, but it’s not exactly easy for them to go out to shop. 

“What happens is, the shop very often comes to them, and certain shops will bring things for William to look at. 

“At least that’s how other members of the royal family have done it. 

“Maybe William’s more modern, and he’ll just slip out, pull his cap down over his face, and hope that no one recognises him. 

“But I don’t think that’s going to happen. I would imagine that certain bits and pieces will be sent around for his approval.”

‘Memorable’ birthday

Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond spoke to OK! about Kate’s plans for her birthday.

“This birthday is going to be memorably in so many ways – it will mark the start of a new and hopefully happier year, and the end of one that has been brutal for the whole family,” she said.

“While some women might find the prospect of turning 43 a bit daunting, Catherine will, I am sure, be delighted that she is able to enjoy her birthday in comparatively good health, though of course she is still recovering.

“Every day must now be extra precious for the princess and every birthday a cause for grateful celebration.”

We last saw Kate on Christmas Day as she joined the royals for their annual church outing in Sandringham.

Prior to this, she hosted her annual Together at Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey in early December.

Timeline of Kate's health battle & recovery

JAN 16: Kate is admitted to the London Clinic for abdominal surgery

JAN 17: Kensington Palace announce the princess underwent abdominal surgery

JAN 18: William spends time at Kate’s bedside

JAN 23: The princess’ hospital stay passes one week

JAN 29: Kate leaves hospital

FEB 27: Prince William pulls out of service last-minute due to ‘personal matter’, sparking wave of unfounded conspiracy theories about Kate’s health

MAR 4: Princess pictured in the car with mum Carole on the Windsor estate

Mar 10: Royal posts a sweet snap of her and the kids for Mother’s Day – then fans started spotting flaws, and massive agencies put out ‘kill notice’ on photo

Mar 11: Kate admits she edited photo, and is snapped in car with William

Mar 16: Royal fans spot the Princess at farm shop near Windsor

Mar 17: Onlookers see Kate watching her youngsters playing sport

Mar 18: The Sun exclusively published video of Kate and Wills from two days prior

Mar 22: Kate bravely reveals in an emotional video that she was given a shock cancer diagnosis

April 29: Kate and William mark 13th anniversary releasing unseen wedding photos

June 8: Kate does not attend Colonel’s Review but pens letter to Irish Guards revealing: “I do hope that I am able to represent you all once again very soon”

June 15: Kate attends Trooping the Colour alongside her family

July 14: Kate attends the Wimbledon Men’s Final with Princess Charlotte

August 11: Kate and William release video congratulating Team GB after the Paris Olympics

August 25: Kate is seen heading to church

September 9: Kate shares moving video revealing she has finished chemotherapy

October 15: Kate shares hand written note during Baby Loss Awareness Week

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