There’s been a major shift in Prince William’s body language. Maybe he’s relieved that his wife Kate Middleton’s cancer is in remission. Or perhaps he’s thrilled about his brand-new roles. Or maybe his growing beard has given him a new wave of confidence.

Kate and William, the Prince and Princess of Wales, confirmed their patronage of the hospital where she had cancer treatment, the Royal Marsden Hospital in London.

After Kate Middleton spent most of last year receiving cancer treatment away from the spotlight, Prince William kicked off 2025 with a public birthday post as his wife turned 43 on January 9. The royal family has begun shifting away their usual formal social media presence amid Kate’s illness,

This week has been full of exciting royal family news. First, Kate Middleton returned to the same cancer center where she received treatment and revealed that she’s “in remission.” Then, she announced that she and her husband,

Prince William stepped out to attend his first royal event amidst Kate Middleton’s remission from cancer. The prince also went on to be announced as the new patron of the College of Paramedics.

In addition to being a mother of three, early childhood development advocate, and cancer survivor and doing all of the official work she does with patronages and various organizations as a senior member of the royal family, Kate Middleton reportedly wears yet another hat behind-the-scenes in the royal family: Unofficial Father/Son Peacemaker.

William praised Kate for her "remarkable" strength in the post released on Thursday, Jan. 9 Prince William is celebrating his love and admiration for Kate Middleton as she marks her 43rd birthday. In a message posted to the couple's social media,

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

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.

The Prince of Wales was announced as the patron of the College of Paramedics at his first outing of the year on Wednesday, Jan. 15