The Princess of Wales will mark her 43rd birthday on 9 January, and over the years she has received some incredible gifts from her family.And given that Kate's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, followed the tradition for their second daughter,

Bigger than the shift in how Kate will approach the logistics of her schedule, however, is the shift in the Wales' priorities going forward—and how they'll approach their dual roles as working royals and devoted parents to their three children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6.

Princess Kate and Prince William's plans have been laid bare as the couple will not "press a reset button" for 2025, according to a royal insider. The Princess of Wales announced she had completed a course of preventative chemotherapy treatment in September and has since staggered her return to public duties.

Princess Kate has seemingly planned to join Prince William for his upcoming royal tour after finishing her chemotherapy.Last year, the Princess of Wales got diagnosed with cancer and took a break from royal duties.

Kate Middleton is just days away from ringing in her 43rd birthday on January 9, and after her health struggles over the past year, it’s not surprising that she would want to make this year's festivities all the more special—and relaxing.