Why is Kate Middleton not ‘daunted' by her 43rd birthday, experts spills

Kate Middleton is in celebration mode as she prepares to mark a milestone in her life.

The Princess of Wales, who is set to turn 43 in early 2025, has experienced a new outlook to life after a brutal battle with cancer this year.

“This birthday is going to be memorable 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,” former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond exclusively tells OK!

“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.”

“I’m sure Catherine’s new perspective on everything will include her own birthday,” Jennie tells adds.

“As a healthy young woman, her forties would normally have held no fear for her. But her past few birthdays have all been rather overshadowed by events: Harry and Meghan announcing they were stepping back from royal duties on 8 January, 2020, then Harry releasing his book, Spare, on 10 January, 2023,” the expert adds.

“And this time last year, the Princess must have been anxious – and probably in pain – as she geared up for her planned abdominal surgery which took place a few days after her 42nd birthday. That, of course, was followed by the shock of her cancer diagnosis, so this will be the perfect opportunity to celebrate,” she continues.