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Katherine, Princess of Wales, and Carol Middleton Set to Celebrate Big in January 2025

January holds special significance for the Middleton family, as the mother-daughter duo celebrates their birthdays during the month on the 9th and 31st, respectively. After a challenging year, particularly for Carol Middleton, who faced the crippling worry surrounding her daughter Catherine’s cancer diagnosis, 2025 is set to be a much brighter year for the Middleton matriarch. This is especially true as Catherine successfully completed her treatment at this time last year.

The princess must have experienced anxiety and likely pain as she prepared for her abdominal surgery, which took place just days after her 42nd birthday. This year’s birthday will be memorable for many reasons—it marks the start of a hopeful, happier year, signaling the end of one filled with challenges for the entire family.

While some women may find turning 43 daunting, Catherine is sure to celebrate each birthday as a cause for gratefulness. Katherine Elizabeth Middleton, the Princess of Wales, was born on January 9, 1982, at Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading to an upper-middle-class family with ties to the landed gentry. Her parents, Michael Middleton and Carol Goldsmith, worked as a flight dispatcher and flight attendant at British Airways, respectively.

Catherine’s renewed outlook on life, particularly after her health scare, is likely to influence how she approaches her birthday. Once a milestone in her 40s that might have seemed like just another year, this birthday will now carry even more significance, marking her return to health and a fresh perspective on life.

A Blend of Simplicity and Warmth

This year’s birthday celebration is expected to blend simplicity with warmth, reflecting Catherine’s new perspective as she enters another year with a heart full of hope and gratitude. Her recent birthdays have often been overshadowed by major royal events, such as Prince Harry and Meghan’s royal exit announcement in January 2020, and the release of Harry’s memoir Spare in January 2023. However, this year, Catherine has rekindled excitement among fans with the release of the first trailer for her upcoming Netflix series With Love, Meghan. What particularly caught the attention of fans was an unexpected connection: both Catherine and Meghan share a passion for beekeeping.

The Beekeeping Connection

In With Love, Meghan, viewers see Meghan in protective gear tending to a beehive to collect honey. Fans quickly drew comparisons to Princess Catherine, who is known for enjoying beekeeping. In May 2023, Catherine shared a photo of herself in similar attire working with bees at Anmer Hall, the family’s Norfolk residence, to celebrate World Bee Day. Beekeeping has been a long-held passion within the Middleton family, with Catherine’s younger brother, James Middleton, also embracing the hobby.

One fan wrote on social media, “Did anyone else spot the beekeeping scene? Princess Catherine has been keeping bees for years at their Norfolk home.” Another chimed in, “Looks like honey is a trend—first Catherine, now Meghan!”

Carol Middleton’s Love for January

Carol Middleton has often spoken about how much she loves the start of a new year, and how January holds a special place in her heart. In a post on the Party Pieces social media account, the party planning business she co-founded with her husband, Carol wrote: “It’s no surprise I’ve learned to love January—it’s the start of a new year, a time to put healthy habits in place, and it’s my birthday month, so there’s every good reason to celebrate with loved ones.”

Despite the challenges of 2023, including the uncertainty surrounding Catherine’s health, Carol has an extra reason to smile this January, knowing her daughter has made a successful recovery.

A Royal Family Celebration

Catherine is expected to make a grand appearance later in the month when she joins the rest of the royal family in Sandringham for their traditional walk to church on Christmas morning. King Charles and Queen Camilla will lead the royal family on the annual walk from Sandringham House. The Princess Royal, along with the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, will also be part of the royal party, making their way to the church, with Princess Beatrice joining them as well.