Why Prince William's birthday this year will mark such an important milestone this year
Prince William's birthday this year is likely to see the country celebrating like never before
![NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 05: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge visit to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn as part of the NHS birthday celebrations on July 5, 2020 in Norfolk, England. Sunday marks the 72nd anniversary of the formation of the National Health Service (NHS). The UK has hailed its NHS for the work they have done during the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo by Joe Giddens - WPA Pool/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XeEFhA9JhbDaLjBZNakSm5-415-80.jpg)
Prince William is in for a very special birthday celebration this year - and it’s not even a milestone age.
- Prince William will turn 39 on June 21, the longest day of the year.
- The Duke of Cambridge's birthday will mark an extraordinary day for the British public and is likely to see widespread celebrations.
- In other royal news, the Queen sends a sweet message to Prince Philip as he remains in hospital following infection.
The Duke of Cambridge will turn 39 on June 21 and the nation is already gearing up for the big day.
This year's summer solstice will mark an important moment in history for the British public - the official end of lockdown. On Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that all UK restrictions should be lifted on June 21, bringing the country back to life in time for the upcoming sunny season. The government is now focusing on vaccinating the entire population, to ensure it can safely pursue its reopening plans by its June deadline.
This return to normality will see both essential and non-essential businesses, including bars, pubs, and nightclubs, back in action - and this time, for good.
Last year, Prince William’s birthday fell on Father’s Day, giving him the perfect excuse to spend the day with his wife Kate Middleton and three children. With coronavirus restrictions prohibiting large parties, the family-of-five kept the occasion lowkey and celebrated together in the gardens of Sandringham House in Norfolk.
A post shared by Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@kensingtonroyal)
A photo posted by on
Prince William’s plans for his 39th birthday have yet to be revealed, but it’s likely the royal will be able to expand his guest list this time around.
In the meantime, the duke has plenty of other issues to address. Prince Philip, who is to turn 100 on June 10, has been in hospital since last Tuesday and is confirmed to spend several more days on the ward. When asked about his grandfather’s wellbeing during a visit to a vaccination clinic this week, Prince William replied, “Yes, he's OK, they're keeping an eye on him.”
Sign up for the woman&home newsletter
Sign up to our free daily email for the latest royal and entertainment news, interesting opinion, expert advice on styling and beauty trends, and no-nonsense guides to the health and wellness questions you want answered.
Prince William’s relationship with his younger brother Prince Harry has also been the subject of intense media scrutiny lately. On Friday, Buckingham Palace confirmed that the Duke of Sussex will not resume his royal duties, following his emigration to California with his wife Meghan Markle last year.
The Queen has reportedly already selected the likely candidates to take over the couple’s royal patronages - and it’s possible Prince William will be appointed to pick up some of the responsibilities.
With so many other pressing concerns, it looks like the busy royal’s 39th birthday celebrations are far down on his list of priorities.
Hailing from the lovely city of Dublin, Emma mainly covers the Royal Family and the entertainment world, as well as the occasional health and wellness feature. Always up for a good conversation, she has a passion for interviewing everyone from A-list celebrities to the local GP - or just about anyone who will chat to her, really.
Emma holds an MA in International Journalism from City, University of London, and a BA in English Literature from Trinity College Dublin.
-
Gorgeous wedding guest makeup looks for women over 40 to bookmark now and recreate later
We've handpicked some of the best wedding guest makeup looks for women over 40 for the next time you attend someone's nuptials
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
-
32 natural makeup tips for women over 40
Try these natural makeup tips for a glowy 'no makeup' makeup look
By Aleesha Badkar Published
-
The personal touch on Kate Middleton and Prince William's wedding tables that you'll want to take note of if you're planning a wedding
The Prince and Princess of Wales apparently made a special decision when it came to their wedding tables that fans might not know about
By Emma Shacklock Published
-
Kate Middleton and Prince William ignored this royal tradition, and it will 'strengthen their family unit'
The Prince and Princess of Wales made a choice for Prince George, Charlotte and Louis that strayed from an established royal tradition
By Emma Shacklock Published
-
The Buckingham Palace privilege Kate and Prince William received from Queen Elizabeth that no-one else has had since
The Prince and Princess of Wales are still the last royals to have received a rare Buckingham Palace privilege after plans were changed
By Emma Shacklock Published
-
Kate Middleton and Prince William’s ‘unusual’ decision for George, Charlotte and Louis as they ‘can’t undo destiny’
The Prince and Princess of Wales's parenting approach is reportedly quite 'unusual' and they're following in the Middletons' footsteps
By Emma Shacklock Published
-
Kate Middleton shares new Prince George photo on his 11th birthday - and he looks so grown up
The Prince and Princess of Wales have released a new photograph of Prince George to mark his 11th birthday
By Caitlin Elliott Published
-
Kate Middleton’s ‘quick’ fashion formula for an elegant outfit works with a ‘busy lifestyle’ and we’re taking notes
The Princess of Wales has found a signature style approach that works for her and we love how easy it is to recreate ourselves
By Emma Shacklock Published
-
Kate Middleton’s tradition with Princess Charlotte is so adorable and it shows how much their shared passion means to them
The Princess of Wales revealed that she and Princess Charlotte had taken up a sweet activity together during the Wimbledon championships
By Emma Shacklock Published
-
Kate Middleton’s luxurious Lip Perfector is currently the cheapest it’s been for a very long time and we’re buying several shades
The Princess of Wales was pictured using her Clarins Lip Perfector at Wimbledon in 2019 and we've found it with 20% off right now
By Emma Shacklock Published