When Kate Middleton celebrated her 43rd birthday on January 9, her husband Prince William wrote a tender message and shared it on the couple’s public Instagram account. According to royal expert Ingrid Seward of Majesty magazine, the display of affection was a sign that the couple has grown closer following Kate's cancer diagnosis in early 2024.

A palace source tells People that the couple is "more open" now following Kate's battle with cancer, adding that the Prince and Princess of Wales "talk about their relationship to

Prince William and Kate Middleton have a new look their relationship especially after having a tough last year for their family.The Princess of Wales, who underwent a nine-month cancer battle