As Kate Middleton celebrated her 42nd birthday on January 9, the celebrations were at their peak. Like any and every royal celebration, Kate was surrounded by majestic celebrations though she chose to spend her birthday privately.
Her plans reportedly include family time as Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis’ school break for the Christmas holiday is also about to end. King Charles and Queen Camilla were among the first to wish Kate a happy birthday on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Kate’s husband, Prince William issued a sad message on the auspicious eve. Here’s why.
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What Message Did Prince William Share On Kate Middleton’s Birthday?
On Kate Middleton’s birthday, Prince William took a moment to interrupt the celebrations to issue an emotional message. The Prince of Wales paid tribute to Welsh rugby legend JPR Williams, who passed away at the age of 74 on the day before her birthday.
On Tuesday, Prince William posted a bilingual tribute in English and Welsh on X for the player. “There was no one quite like him on the rugby field. A true @WelshRugbyUnion great, my thoughts are with JPR Williams’ family and friends,” he wrote. The royal signed the message as ‘W,’ using his first initial stating the note came directly from him.
There was no one quite like him on the rugby field. A true @WelshRugbyUnion great, my thoughts are with JPR Williams’ family and friends. W.
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) January 9, 2024
Roedd e’n gymeriad unigryw ar y cae rygbi. Un o wir fawrion @WelshRugbyUnion, mae fy meddyliau gyda theulu a chyfeillion JPR Williams. W.
The Welsh Rugby Union hailed Williams as “one of the greatest Welsh players of all time”. Williams was known for his swashbuckling attacking style when he played for Wales and the British Lions during the golden era of Welsh rugby in the 1970s. His death was initially announced by the Bridgend Ravens, a team he played for and served as club president until his passing.
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Williams’ family also addressed his death in a statement to the BBC. “JPR died peacefully today at the University Hospital of Wales surrounded by his loving wife and four children, after a short illness, bravely battling bacterial meningitis. The family requests privacy at this difficult time,” the Williams family shared.
Prince William often takes to his Twitter account which he shares with Princess Kate to comment on breaking news in the British sports world. He has been long associated with the Welsh Rugby Union as he became Vice Royal Patron in 2007 and was later promoted to patron in 2016.
King Charles and Queen Camilla were among the first to wish Kate a happy birthday on Tuesday. They released a never-before-seen photo from their May 6 coronation day, wishing The Princess of Wales a very happy birthday. “Wishing The Princess of Wales a very happy birthday today!” he captioned the post.
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