Future King turns 43 as royal family shares cheerful photo despite health panic behind the scenes
King Charles and Queen Camilla marked Prince William’s 43rd birthday with a joyful public tribute, even as whispers of concern over Princess Catherine’s health continued to circulate.
On June 21, the royal family's official Instagram account shared a beaming photo of the Prince of Wales, simply captioned, "Happy Birthday to The Prince of Wales."
The birthday post came on the heels of growing speculation following Catherine’s unexpected absence from the opening day of Royal Ascot 2025 — a last-minute change that reportedly triggered “panic” at the Palace.
According to The Daily Beast, a sudden revision to Kensington Palace's expected attendees led to unease among staff. Aides were said to be “bewildered and worried” about the future Queen, who is currently in remission after revealing her cancer diagnosis earlier this year.
An insider claimed rumours briefly spread that Catherine may have taken ill or required urgent medical attention.
However, the Princess of Wales appeared to quiet such speculation shortly after, releasing a moving statement in honour of Children’s Hospice Week, reaffirming her commitment to the families and causes close to her heart.
