Kate Middleton shares sweet photo of Prince William to celebrate his 43rd birthday

Kate Middleton is wishing her other half a happy birthday.

In honor of Prince William turning 43 on June 21, the Princess of Wales, 43, shared a sweet snapshot on social media.

Middleton posted a picture of the Prince of Wales to Instagram, showing her husband sitting in the grass holding one puppy, while the others surround him.

In the caption, Middleton signed the note with the initials of their three kids as she led tributes with a sweet message from her and their children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7.

“Happy birthday! Love C, G, C, L, Orla and the puppies! 🐾” she wrote.

Last month, Middleton and Prince William’s dog Orla gave birth to puppies, according to The Sun.

“Everyone loves a new royal baby news and so new royal puppies run very close,” a source shared with the outlet at the time.

King Charles also posted a birthday shout out to his son, writing on his Instagram Stories, “Happy birthday to the Prince of Wales!”

Middleton’s post, meanwhile, comes a day after she spoke out following her absence from the Royal Ascot.

The princess was expected to attend the annual horse race on Wednesday alongside William, King Charles, 76, Queen Camilla, 77, and other family members.

At the last minute, Middleton pulled out.

In her Friday message, she highlighted Children’s Hospice Week and mentioned the work she has been busy doing.

“No parent expects to hear that their child has a serious health condition that could shorten their life,” the Princess wrote. “Sadly, this is the reality faced by thousands of families across the country, leaving them heartbroken, fearful of the future and often desperately isolated. Being able to access the support of one of the UK’s 54 children’s hospices means they don’t have to face that future alone.”

Middleton concluded her message, explaining: “This Children’s Hospice Week, I hope you will join me in celebrating the life-changing work they do and thanking them for the vital care they provide to children and families experiencing the most challenging times.”

Although the royal was not in attendance at the Royal Ascot, Middleton joined the Prince of Wales and their three kids for the annual Trooping the Colour in London last Saturday.

The family honored King Charles for the third year in a row at the celebration that is held every June to honor the official birthday of the British sovereign.

The event is considered one of the royal family’s most high-profile celebrations.

Middleton donned a sky-blue coat dress by Catherine Walker and kept her hair pulled back into an elegant side bun beneath a flowered hat.

The couple’s youngest son charmed the crowd from the Buckingham Palace balcony while watching the Royal Air Force’s flypast.

In a video shared to X, Prince Louis continues to wave to the crowd even when his family members had ceased. Prince George noticed and grabbed his little brother’s arm and told him to “stop.”

Soon after, social media users flocked to X to share their excitement over seeing the young royal having such a fun time.

One onlooker wrote, “Love Prince Louis sneaking a peek,” while a second added, “Those little royals always steal the show! @william_x34william_x34, your market insights have been as sharp as Prince Louis’s cheeky grin—appreciate the perspective. The kids definitely brought the ‘returns’ in charm this year!”