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, 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.

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,

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.

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.

Princess Kate is celebrating her 43rd birthday. Her husband, Prince William, honored the "most incredible wife and mother" in a new post.

Prince William praised the strength of the Princess of Wales after a turbulent year, offering a 43rd birthday wish on social media that described her as an incredible wife and mother

In the photo, Middleton traded sleek coats and heels for something more casual. She wore a dark blazer jacket rolled and cuffed at the sleeves with a crisp white button-up top. Completing the outfit was a checked plaid printed scarf worn around the neck and fitted dark jeans with light whiskering at the hips.