Prince William and Kate Middleton celebrate 13th wedding anniversary as fans share well wishes online

Royal fans today shared their wishes for the Prince and Princess of Wales as they celebrated their 13th birthday.

Prince William, 41, and Kate Middleton, 42, married in 2011 at Westminster Abbey as around 37 million people watched in Britain.

In the thirteen years since, they have welcomed three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

On X, formerly known as Twitter, hundreds of fans were quick to share their wishes for the couple this morning.

“Happy Birthday to Prince William and Princess Catherine,” one person wrote.

‘Finally the time has come!!! Happy Birthday to the #PrinceandPrincessofWales #13YearsofWillandKate,” said another.

Other fans described the pair as “each other’s lobsters,” a term meaning soulmates, while they also shared photos of loving looks between the pair.

“Of all the love stories in the world, this is my favorite,” said one.

“A real fairytale,” said another.

‘A happy and sparkling anniversary to William and Catherine. A glorious royal love story,” said another.

‘After more than twenty years together, thirteen years of marriage and three children later, William and Catherine’s love continues to blossom with every minute that passes. I hope their special day is filled with love, joy and happiness! Happy 13th anniversary to the most adorable couple,” said another.

While today is undoubtedly a joyous celebration for the couple, it has been a tough year for the royal family.

In particular, the Princess of Wales is being treated for cancer after major abdominal surgery early this year.

Through it all, the princess has had the unwavering support of her husband William, as she told the nation in that moving video speech a few weeks ago.

William is also dealing with his father King Charles’ cancer battle.

However, the king’s health is improving and Charles will return to public duties this week, with the blessing of his doctors. On Tuesday he will visit a cancer treatment clinic with Queen Camilla.

The king, 75, is still undergoing treatment for the disease, but his medical team is reportedly “pleased with the progress made so far.”

Buckingham Palace announced plans Friday for his first public appearance in four months, which will be especially poignant given his battle with cancer and that of his daughter-in-law, the Princess of Wales, who is undergoing preventive chemotherapy for an undisclosed form of cancer. .

It has now been reported that the monarch – who he rode to church on Sunday – is determined to saddle his horse Noble for Trooping the Color in June. It is said that he wants to be seen as a ‘leader from the front’.

Both the Princess of Wales and Charles were in hospital together in January. Kate underwent abdominal surgery and the monarch underwent a procedure on his prostate.

The king had gently ‘toddled’ from his hospital bed to Kate’s nearby room on a number of occasions to comfort his daughter-in-law while both recovered at the exclusive London Clinic.

Prince William focused entirely on supporting his wife and family and until recently cut back on public duties – a balm for his wife. Camilla has also offered love and support to Kate publicly and privately.

Shortly after their hospital stay, Charles bravely broke with royal protocol by sharing his cancer diagnosis in late January. The Princess of Wales was inspired to announce her cancer diagnosis after the warm response when the King did the same six weeks earlier.

They were both diagnosed with cancer in February, although Kate delayed her public announcement until just before the Easter holidays to tell her children at a time that was “right for them.”

This week it emerged that the king has been given permission by doctors to return to public duties after he was diagnosed with cancer.

His Majesty is not yet free from the disease and is still undergoing treatment, but his medical team is reportedly “pleased with the progress made so far” and “remains positive” about his recovery.

Meanwhile, Sarah, Duchess of York, is also facing her own cancer diagnosis.

A mole was removed from her body, which revealed it was malignant melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer.

And last year she told fans she had undergone reconstruction surgery after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

The royal family’s decision to break with tradition by being open about their health problems stands in stark contrast to more circumspect statements during the late queen’s reign.