Kate Middleton's secret trick to conceal identity on solo trips in public

Kate Middleton celebrated her 42nd birthday on Tuesday, 9 January surrounded by family and sweet treats made by her three young children. To mark the Princess of Wales's birthday, King Charles and Queen Camilla shared a stunning photo of their daughter-in-law that was taken behind the scenes at the Coronation last year.

As the Princess of Wales celebrates her 42nd birthday today (9 January), she looks set to have a peaceful day surrounding by her family.This will surely come as a welcome break after the last four years which have seen various national or Royal Family scandals overshadowing it. In the past, events involving Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have often taken the spotlight away from Kate's special day. From controversial memoir revelations to Megxit and even a lockdown, the Princess' birthday has rarely been plain sailing.

The Princess of Wales is frequently praised for her unwavering sense of duty, her timeless sense of style and her devotion to her charities. While she spent the first few years finding her feet as a member of the Royal Family, Kate is now an indispensable asset to the Firm and continues to launch a series of exciting passion projects.

The Princess of Wales has been the mastermind behind many much-loved royal traditions - including the popular Together At Christmas Carol Concert - but her influence doesn't end with public appearances. As well as official events like this, the devoted mum-of-three has also introduced many sweet customs at home which she returns to year after year.

The Princess of Wales tends to perform a "power move" when working in public which has helped her always "get it right" in her regal personal, according to a body language expert.

Kate Middleton is reportedly 'heartbroken' over Prince William's decision on their son, Prince George's future education plans.

In the intricate tapestry of royal relationships, Prince William and Kate Middleton stand out not just for their titles but for the distinctive way in which they express their affection towards each other. Speaking to The Mirror, body language expert Darren Stanton delves into the nuances of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's love story, revealing a blend of "humour," "playfulness," and "mischievousness" that sets them apart in the regal realm.

The Making of a Modern Monarch that the future king and his wife, Kate Middleton, have often had “heated” fights and he “can be a bit of a shouter when he loses it.”William could have “quite extreme mood swings, just as [his late mother Princess] Diana did,” Jobson wrote. “She could be your best friend one minute and the next your worst enemy.”Additionally, Jobson claimed that a former royal aide told him that it was “fair” to note that William and Middleton, 41, “gave as good as they get if their disagreement results in raised voices.”“But they know each other so well, it usually blows over quickly – and she is, on the whole, a major calming influence on him,” the source said.Despite the Prince of Wales’ alleged tantrums here and there, he and Middleton have a “solid relationship.”“She gives him confidence,” the expert revealed.

has broken out over an important national issue: what's up with Kate Middleton's hair?The has naturally bouncy, shiny hair, but after so many years in the spotlight, one begins to wonder…exactly how does she never have a hair out of place? Surely the perks of royal life don't include dominance over the literal wind and rain? Well, TikTok has a theory. Actually, a couple of theories.“Hairspray, and lots of it,” is the conclusion hairstylist Bekah came to on the short-form video platform, where she posts almost exclusively about the Princess's hair. Using footage showing Her Royal Highness on a windy day, Bekah concludes that the face-framing side pieces the royal is rocking “don't move” thanks to product.But in the comments, subjects have another theory: it's a wig.

Before Prince William and Kate Middleton were married the pair were required to spend Christmas apart and reunite on New Year's Eve.

late Queen Elizabeth’s first cousin Prince Michael of Kent — shed some light on the 75-year-old sovereign’s habits.The “Two and a Half Men” star, 43, called Charles a “very dear friend” in a new interview with Tatler.“I spend a bit of time with him,” she shared. She explained that the former Prince of Wales often stays up late writing letters after the work day of carrying out royal engagements is done.The “Sanditon” actress continued: “You see how he works all day long, has a quick supper and then disappears until about 4 a.m.

Princess Anne’s astonishing numbers. The 73-year-old royal was considered the hardest working member of the Firm.

Express as saying the Royal Family’s Christmas gifts to one another are “always jokey” and a “bit of fun.”“But with William and Kate, I’m sure they will give each other something nice that they will like. Kate will probably get a watch or some jewelry from William,” he revealed.Kate is regularly seen sporting her favorite round Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch, which she received in 2014.

With just one day left to go until Kate Middleton brings the whole UK together with her very special, Together at Christmas Carol Service, ITV have released a behind the scenes peek of Kate's recent visit to a surprise tea party to meet with volunteers helping to change young lives. This year’s concert, which airs on Christmas Eve on ITV1 at 7.45pm, will feature a service which focuses on the vital importance of early childhood and thanking those who are supporting the very youngest members of our society during those crucial early years, as part of the Shaping Us campaign.

The Crown, Kate Middleton (played by ) doesn’t appear until the seventh episode, but even when we see her for the last time in the ninth episode, she’s still years away from marrying Prince William and becoming the Duchess of Cambridge. While it might strike some as a missed opportunity to get to revisit those early tour years of and sparkly gowns, (and ) Amy and Sidonie Roberts didn’t mind. In fact, Sidonie says she was downright thrilled over the pre-royal wardrobe.“Kate is my age, so I was quite excited because of the ownership I could have over [those years],” Sidonie tells Glamour.

Prince William and Kate Middleton could break Royal tradition by sending their eldest son, Prince George, to Marlborough College in Wiltshire, which is Kate's old school, instead of Eton.The couple recently visited the school, which costs £47,000 a year, sparking rumours that George might be enrolled there. It's thought that Kate isn't keen on single-sex schools like Eton because she didn't enjoy her time at an all-girls boarding school.

The Princess of Wales is set to deliver a heartfelt thanks to all those helping babies and young children "feel safe, valued and loved" in a video message introducing her televised carol service. The 41 year old hosted her Together At Christmas event at Westminster Abbey on December 8, where she welcomed her own family, members of the monarchy, plus inspiring individuals to celebrate their support of children and families.

“The Crown” seems to think so.The final six episodes of the royal drama dropped on Thursday, and the episode titled “Alma Mater” focuses on the Princess of Wales and her mom, 68.The future Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, now 41, met while they were both studying at Scotland’s University of St Andrews in 2001.Kate caught the eye of her longtime love during a charity fashion show at the time while wearing a skimpy dress. Carole (played by actress Eve Best) is portrayed in the Netflix series as seemingly orchestrating her daughter’s relationship with the future king.Before getting on the runway, Carole told Kate (Meg Bellamy): “Heels not flats, you still want to show off those legs.

The Crown has proven time and time again they know how to cast stars, especially when it comes to previously unknown female actors playing these iconic roles. From and to and , it should come as no surprise that they’ve nailed it once again with Kate Middleton.Meet .The Berkshire, South East England, native was never told she looked like Kate Middleton growing up, but she does bear a striking resemblance to Prince William’s wife. With her long brown hair, inviting eyes, and rosy cheeks, it’s hard not to think of one of the most famous women on the planet.

The Crown returns for its final ever instalment this week. The hit Netflix drama releases its last six episodes on Thursday, December 14.