Kate Middleton's special birthday tradition that is reserved for just four people
09.01.2024 - 08:38
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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.
After a turbulent end to 2023, the devoted mother of three has a reason to celebrate today (Tuesday, 9 January) as she celebrates her 42nd birthday. As a senior member of the family, Kate will be honoured by many birthday traditions - but one of the most exclusive is strictly reserved for just four key royals.
Catherine Elizabeth Middleton was born on January 9, 1982, at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading to Carole and Michael Middleton.
The Princess of Wales' birthdays have traditionally been subdued affairs with quiet family celebrations and little fanfare. However, the royal can expect an extra special birthday honour this year as the bells at Westminster Abbey will ring out from 1pm to mark her special day.
This is a tradition which is strictly limited to the four most senior members of the family, including King Charles (November 14), The Queen (July 17) and the Prince of Wales (June 21). Kate has previously heard the bells ring out on her birthday but the custom was changed in 2022 in a bid to cut costs.
While it was previously a tradition that the Abbey would chime for several senior royals' birthdays, it now only rings out for the principles. At the time the decision was made, a representative for Westminster Abbey told HELLO: "The Abbey bells can be heard ringing out before services and in celebration of church festivals.
The bells have also traditionally been rung to mark the
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