Prince William Celebrates 43rd Birthday with Sweet Family Tribute and Puppy Reveal

Prince William marked his 43rd birthday today with a heartfelt public message from his wife, Kate Middleton, and their three children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. The family shared a new photo on Instagram along with a personal birthday wish.

But the post also revealed exciting news: the first glimpse of three out of four new Cocker Spaniel puppies, all snuggled up with William. The puppies were born last month to their beloved dog, Orla, as reported by The Sun. Orla was a gift from Kate’s brother, James Middleton, following the passing of their previous dog, Lupo, in 2020. In the photo, Orla can be seen watching over the scene in the background.

The caption read: “Happy birthday! Love C, G, C, L, Orla and the puppies!”—complete with a paw print emoji. According to the BBC, the picture was taken earlier this month in Windsor.

King Charles also joined in the celebrations, sharing a birthday tribute on the Royal Family’s official Instagram Stories. The post featured a solo shot of William sitting on a stone wall at the Duchy of Cornwall, an estate he now oversees, with the message: “Happy Birthday to the Prince of Wales!”

As for how William plans to spend his special day? Details are still under wraps. But the relaxed photo—showing him in denim, surrounded by his family and their adorable dogs—hints that after a busy season of royal engagements (including Trooping the Colour, Garter Day, and Royal Ascot), a low-key celebration might be just what he’s hoping for.