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June 21, 2025

Prince William turns 43! Royal family shares sweet tributes and family photo with the puppies

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Prince William is celebrating his 43rd birthday today, and the royal tributes are already pouring in, complete with paw prints and puppy love.

The Prince of Wales received a heartfelt birthday message from the official royal family X account, which simply read: “Happy Birthday to The Prince of Wales! 🎈🎉”

Happy Birthday to The Prince of Wales! 🎈🎉 pic.twitter.com/XneQv09J17

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) June 21, 2025
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But the warmest wishes came from home. Princess Kate posted a charming photo on Instagram, showing William joyfully surrounded by their family dogs.

PHOTO: Prince William, Prince of Wales on horseback during Trooping The Colour 2025 on June 14, 2025, in London.
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Prince William, Prince of Wales on horseback during Trooping The Colour 2025 on June 14, 2025, in London.

Happy birthday! Love C, G, C, L, Orla and the puppies! 🐾” the caption read, signed with initials from Kate, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, Prince Louis, 7, and their spaniel, Orla.

It follows a set of Father’s Day photos shared last week, showing Prince William with Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis in both posed and candid moments.

The birthday tribute comes during a busy time for the royal family who also made an appearance at Trooping the Colour, where they took part in the annual military parade alongside other senior royals.