The Princess of Wales was with her family on her special day. Catherine, who turn 43 on Thursday, Jan. 9, spent her birthday at home at Adelaide Cottage, Windsor with her husband, the Prince of Wales,

The Prince of Wales posted a birthday message for his wife, Catherine, Princess of Wales to social media on Thursday to celebrate her 43rd birthday.

Kate, the Princess of Wales, turns 43 on Thursday, capping what was a tumultuous year for the mother of three and wife of Prince William. Kate, who was born Jan. 9, 1982, is expected to spend her birthday privately with William and their kids -- Princes George and Louis and Princess Charlotte -- at home in Windsor, England.