Princess Kate is celebrating her 43rd birthday with a brand new portrait, which breaks royal tradition. Just three years ago, the Princess of Wales received an extra special birthday gift from Queen Elizabeth II, which had a set of serious and important rules attached to it.
Queen Elizabeth died on Sept. 8, 2022, and the final birthday gift she ever gave to Kate Middleton was priceless. Princess Kate celebrated her 40th birthday at the beginning of 2022, and the late Queen apparently marked the occasion in an unforgettable way. An alleged source told New Idea (via the Express), "Her Majesty was extremely generous on Kate's birthday [in 2022], and gifted her with some jewels from her private collection, which we'll no doubt see her wearing at special occasions in the near future."
