A palace source tells People that the couple is "more open" now following Kate's battle with cancer, adding that the Prince and Princess of Wales "talk about their relationship together" and are showing a different side to their traditionally private partnership.

On Jan. 9, the prince reciprocated with a deeply personal birthday message to Kate. "To the most incredible wife and mother. The strength you’ve shown over the last year has been remarkable. George, Charlotte, Louis and I are so proud of you… We love you," William wrote.

In another sign of the progress she's making in her recovery following her cancer treatment, Kate Middleton apparently felt well enough after the holidays for one of her longtime favorite activities: Skiing.

Kate Middleton, who turns 43 on Jan. 9, 2025, shares Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis with husband Prince William. See the royals' sweet family photos here.

Kate Middleton is making the most of her time following the cancer treatment as she has been enjoying a skiing holiday with her family. The Princess of Wales received cancer treatm

Kate Middleton and her family took a ski vacation in the Alps sometime between Christmas at Sandringham and her 43rd birthday on Jan. 9, which she is thought to have celebrated at home.

Kate Middleton and Prince William went on a discreet ski trip with their family over the New Year, and we, the people, are only just hearing about it. According to the Daily Mail, the couple “slipped away from their home at Anmer on the Sandringham estate shortly after Christmas” and spent several days in the Alps—where they were joined by Kate’s family.