{"id":93566,"date":"2025-01-04T15:20:57","date_gmt":"2025-01-04T08:20:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/levanews.com\/?p=48330"},"modified":"2025-01-04T15:21:08","modified_gmt":"2025-01-04T08:21:08","slug":"prince-harry-and-meghan-overshadowed-kate-middleton-now-she-can-celebrate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/prince-harry-and-meghan-overshadowed-kate-middleton-now-she-can-celebrate\/","title":{"rendered":"Prince Harry and Meghan &lsquo;overshadowed Kate Middleton&rsquo; \u2013 now she can celebrate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>As the year 2025 draws to a close, the Princess of Wales, Catherine, is likely more eager than most to welcome a fresh start. Following what has been one of the most challenging years of her life, she has an exciting reason to celebrate as her 43rd birthday approaches on January 9.\n<p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-48344 aligncenter src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2025%5C/01%5C/471683276_8225421184225032_6099888476947340979_n.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1200\"' height='\"760\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><p>\u201cThis birthday will be significant in so many ways,\u201d former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond exclusively tells <em>OK! \u201cIt symbolizes the beginning of what will hopefully be a much brighter year and marks the end of a year that has been grueling for her family. While turning 43 might feel daunting to some, I believe Catherine will embrace it with gratitude, particularly as she is recovering and in relatively good health. For the Princess, every day must feel especially precious now, making every birthday a moment to celebrate.\u201d\n<p>Given its proximity to Christmas, Catherine&rsquo;s birthday is traditionally a modest family affair with Prince William and their children. However, this year\u2019s celebration may take on a more joyous tone following last year\u2019s challenges, which included health concerns, and previous years marked by public drama, such as the release of Prince Harry\u2019s memoir <em>Spare and their announcement of stepping back from royal duties.\n<p>\u201cCatherine\u2019s perspective on her birthday has likely shifted,\u201d Jennie continues. \u201cIn her younger years, she might not have thought twice about turning 43, but her recent birthdays have all been overshadowed by significant events: the Sussexes\u2019 announcement in 2020, Harry\u2019s book launch in 2023, and last year, the anxiety of facing major abdominal surgery just days after her birthday. This birthday, however, will be an opportunity for pure celebration.\u201d\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-48345 aligncenter src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2025%5C/01%5C/471762050_932809875491171_5774015312520645452_n.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1200\"' height='\"712\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><p>Despite his reserved demeanor, Prince William is expected to shower Catherine with affection on her special day. \u201cHer husband and children will undoubtedly spoil her,\u201d Jennie adds. \u201cEven though it falls on a school day, I imagine there will be thoughtful gifts like luxurious pampering products, soft cashmere items for her comfort, and perhaps even a romantic breakfast tray from William, who Catherine once said is quite skilled at making breakfast.\u201d\n</p><p>In addition to her immediate family, Catherine\u2019s parents and siblings will likely play a role in the celebration. The unwavering support of her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, along with her sister Pippa and brother James, has been a source of comfort throughout her recovery. \u201cA cozy dinner with her family and perhaps a cake baked by her mum\u2014with help from Charlotte\u2014seems like Catherine\u2019s ideal way to mark the day,\u201d Jennie suggests.\n</p><p>Throughout her health journey, Prince William\u2019s steadfast presence has been invaluable to Catherine. The depth of his support was poignantly captured on the program for her <em>Together at Christmas carol concert in December. Beneath an illustration of a snowy scene, the words \u201cHow did I help?\u201d were answered with \u201cYou were by my side, which was everything.\u201d\n<p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-48346 aligncenter src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2025%5C/01%5C/471734049_602137639174607_6500433376254385798_n.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1200\"' height='\"712\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><p>Jennie elaborates, \u201cThe message on the program spoke volumes about how vulnerable Catherine has felt this year. Cancer is an incredibly personal journey, and having loved ones nearby can make all the difference. Her words also serve as a reminder to others supporting cancer patients: simply being present can mean the world.\u201d\n</p><p>As 2025 unfolds, there are many milestones on the horizon for the royal couple, including their 14th wedding anniversary and the second anniversary of <em>Shaping Us, Catherine\u2019s initiative on early years development, which she calls her \u201clife\u2019s work.\u201d With her mother Carole\u2019s milestone 70th birthday on January 31, the year promises to be eventful.\n<p>Although Catherine made select public appearances in 2024\u2014such as Trooping the Colour and Wimbledon\u2014she is expected to gradually resume royal duties in 2025 at a measured pace. \u201cWilliam has expressed his hope that Catherine will join him on a tour this year, which would be a significant step in her return to public life,\u201d Jennie notes. \u201cBut after such a health battle, she will be cautious about overexerting herself. We\u2019ll see more of her, but it will be on her terms.\u201d\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-48347 aligncenter src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2025%5C/01%5C/467659240_1540961913248775_1589187566365170279_n.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1200\"' height='\"669\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><p>As William continues to modernize his royal role, he has emphasized his desire to \u201cdo things differently\u201d and with a \u201csmaller r in royal.\u201d This philosophy was evident during his November trip to Cape Town for the Earthshot Prize, where he spoke about a more grounded approach to his duties. Jennie praises this vision, saying, \u201cI hope it means an end to unnecessary formalities like bowing and curtseying. Perhaps we\u2019ll see a more approachable William and Catherine.\u201d\n</p><p>Preparing their children\u2014Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis\u2014for their future royal roles also remains a priority. Jennie believes the couple\u2019s approach, which includes introducing their children to charity work in a low-profile manner, is wise. \u201cTheir children will spend a lifetime in the spotlight, so allowing them a semblance of normal childhood now is crucial.\u201d\n</p><p>After the difficulties of 2024, Catherine\u2019s strength and grace have shone through, making her upcoming birthday all the more special. Like Queen Elizabeth II\u2019s desire to leave her \u201cAnnus Horribilis\u201d behind, the Princess and her family are undoubtedly ready to move forward. With so much to look forward to, her loved ones will surely make this a birthday to remember.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>As the year 2025 draws to a close, the Princess of Wales, Catherine, is likely more eager than most to welcome a fresh start. Following what has been one of the most challenging years of her life, she has an exciting reason to celebrate as her 43rd birthday approaches on January 9. \u201cThis birthday will &hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":93567,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1442,670],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-93566","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-celebrity","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93566","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/31"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=93566"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93566\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":93572,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93566\/revisions\/93572"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/93567"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=93566"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=93566"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=93566"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}</p></em></p></em></p></em></p></em></p></em></strong></p>