King Charles Marks Prince William’s 43rd Birthday with Heartfelt Tributes and Family Celebrations

Prince William, the Prince of Wales, marked his 43rd birthday on June 21, 2025, basking in loving messages from his father, King Charles III, his wife Kate Middleton, and their kids.

The day beautifully blended royal traditions with intimate family moments, showcasing William’s dual role as a prominent royal and a caring family man.

King Charles’s Heartfelt Tribute

King Charles made a special nod to his eldest son’s birthday with a heartfelt message posted on the official royal social media accounts. Alongside the message

“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.