The Princess of Wales will spend her special day with her family around her Kate Middleton is feeling the love on her birthday as she celebrates with her family. The Princess of Wales, who turns 43 on Jan.

Kate Middleton's 43rd birthday portrait was taken by Matt Porteous in Windsor Castle last summer. She is spending the day with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Kate Middleton, who is celebrating her 43rd birthday on Jan. 9, has proven herself to be the shiniest jewel of the British monarchy. The princess is married to Prince William, heir to the throne.

Kate, the Princess of Wales, turns 43 on Thursday, capping what was a tumultuous year for the mother of three and wife of Prince William. Kate, who was born Jan. 9, 1982, is expected to spend her birthday privately with William and their kids -- Princes George and Louis and Princess Charlotte -- at home in Windsor, England.

Prince William is honoring his wife, Princess Catherine, on her 43rd birthday, calling her "the most incredible wife and mother."

The Prince of Wales wrote that he and the couple’s three kids — Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis — “are so proud” of Middleton.

Prince William is making rare personal comments about his wife Kate Middleton in honor of her 43rd birthday. While Kate Middleton has since returned to the spotlight, Prince William was the face of their family in public and his wife's No.