The Queen pays tribute to Prince William on his 40th birthday with series of adorable photos
Queen's tribute to Prince William on his 40th birthday delights fans as she shares heartfelt family photographs of her grandson
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Queen's tribute to Prince William on his 40th birthday has delighted royal fans as Her Majesty shares sweet images of the Duke of Cambridge over the past four decades.
- Prince William celebrated his 40th birthday on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
- In celebration of her grandson's birthday, the Queen posted a heartfelt message on social media.
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Seven images of the Queen and the Duke of Cambridge were posted on the Royal Family's Instagram page in celebration of Prince William's birthday. The post included recent pictures, old images of the Prince's time in the RAF and during his royal duties, and young photos of the Prince as a child.
The post from the Royal Family read, "Happy 40th Birthday to The Duke of Cambridge! 🥳 Prince William Arthur Philip Louis is the elder son of The Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales."
The post then spoke specifically about his birth. "He was born at 9.03pm on 21 June 1982, at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London. A bulletin, placed on the gates of Buckingham Palace announced that he weighed 7lb 1 1/2 oz," read the post.
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On Twitter, the Royal Family shared a more detailed post and included images of the Prince's birth announcement, his marriage, and other major milestones in the Duke's life. The post then spoke about his children and his current public and official duties as a member of the Royal Family.
🌎 His Royal Highness now undertakes a number of charitable activities and projects, with a particular focus on the environment, young people & mental health.He also carries out public and official duties in support of The Queen, in the UK and overseas: https://t.co/EUD80AxbWs pic.twitter.com/4G74aLwm6bJune 21, 2022
Fans loved this heartfelt message from the Queen to her future heir, and many took to social media to wish the Duke well on this milestone day.
"Wonderful thread in honor of Prince William's 40th Birthday! Wishing Prince William the happiest of birthdays with his beautiful family!" said one fan on Twitter.
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Others loved the sweet images of Prince William with his grandmother, particularly when the Duke attempted to suppress a grin while trying to be composed for a royal engagement. "What a wonderful picture - The Duke of Cambridge’s smile as his Grandmother, the Queen of England passes him in his cadet uniform," said a fan.
🫡 Following university, Prince William went to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst as an Officer Cadet. After completing his 44-week training course, he was commissioned as an Army Officer in December 2006 and joined the Household Cavalry (Blues and Royals). pic.twitter.com/OlQu4UMi3JJune 21, 2022
Although the Duke turned 40 on Tuesday, Prince William had to delay his 40th birthday party for a special reason. Reportedly, the Prince is set to have a big celebration later in the summer which will also celebrate Kate Middleton, who turned 40 in January.
This rumored joint party will take place at either Windsor Castle or Sandringham House, but it has not yet been officially confirmed.
Laura is the Entertainment Editor for woman&home who primarily covers television, film, and celebrity news. Laura loves drinking and eating and can often be found trying to get reservations at London's trendiest restaurants. When she's not wining and dining, Laura can also be found travelling, baking, and hiking with her dog.
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