The Princess of Wales, 42, boasted a close friendship with the Duke of Sussex before he and his wife, Meghan Markle, quit royal life and moved to the US in 2020.

Bond explained that some of Middleton's previous birthdays have had complications, with her saying the special occasions being "overshadowed by events: Harry and Meghan announcing they were stepping back from royal duties on 8 January, 2020, then Harry releasing his book, Spare, on 10 January, 2023."

King Charles III and Kate Middleton both announced this year they have cancer. Middleton revealed in September that she completed chemotherapy treatment.

Kate Middleton and Prince William have spent many happy times together over the years, but before they tied the knot they had to spend some festive seasons apart