On June 21, 2025, Prince William celebrated his 43rd birthday amidst heartfelt messages from his father King Charles III, his spouse Kate Middleton, and their children, enveloped in love and well-wishes.
The day harmoniously combined customary royal practices with personal family instances, underscoring William’s position as a significant royal figure and a devoted family member.
King Charles’s Heartfelt Tribute
King Charles extended warm regards to his firstborn son on his birthday through a sincere message shared across the official royal social media platforms, accompanied by
“Happy Birthday to The Prince of Wales!”,
there was a relaxed, candid picture of William enjoying nature in a pale blue shirt and navy trousers. This casual portrait marked a shift from the usual formal royal birthday photos, highlighting a more personal and genuine acknowledgment from the King.
This warm tribute came after last year’s celebration, when King Charles shared a nostalgic black-and-white photo of himself cradling a young William, illustrating their close father-son relationship over the years.
Happy Birthday to The Prince of Wales! 🎈🎉 pic.twitter.com/XneQv09J17
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) June 21, 2025
Celebrating with Kate Middleton and the Kids
Kate Middleton took the lead in family tributes, sharing a heartfelt Instagram post featuring an unseen photo of Prince William surrounded by their family dogs, including their cocker spaniel Orla and her adorable new puppies. The caption read:
“Happy birthday! Love C, G, C, L, Orla and the puppies!”
—signed by Kate and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
This lovely family snapshot was taken earlier in June at their Windsor home, revealing William’s softer side as a dedicated father and dog lover. The new puppies, born in May, have brought extra joy to the family, making the birthday celebrations even more special.
A Week Filled with Royal Duties
Prince William birthday followed a hectic week of royal activities. He took center stage during the Trooping the Colour ceremony, riding proudly in the Full Ceremonial Guard Order of the Welsh Guards uniform, alongside other senior royals. He also participated in the Order of the Garter service at Windsor, demonstrating his commitment to royal responsibilities.
Earlier that week, William attended Royal Ascot with King Charles and Queen Camilla, though Kate Middleton missed the event for the second year in a row, for reasons not disclosed to the public.
A Quiet Recognition from King Charles
Despite the public displays of affection, insiders say that King Charles prefers to keep birthday celebrations for William low-key, saving the grand celebrations for milestone birthdays like his 50th.
A former royal gardener suggested that the King likely made a private phone call or sent a thoughtful gift instead of throwing a public event, which aligns with the family’s understated approach for non-milestone occasions.
