Reports have emerged that Prince William is stepping into his role as heir apparent amid his father King Charles' ongoing health struggles.

William, who is next in line to become king, is said to be putting his foot down on several key decisions about the Firm's future.

Kate Middleton, who is celebrating her 43rd birthday on Jan. 9, has proven herself to be the shiniest jewel of the British monarchy. The princess is married to Prince William, heir to the throne.

Prince William praised the strength of the Princess of Wales after a turbulent year, offering a 43rd birthday wish on social media that described her as an incredible wife and mother.

While celebrating Middleton's strength over the past year in his birthday tribute to his wife, William said that he, along with the couple's three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, are "so proud" of what she's been able to overcome.

Heir-apparent Prince William is flexing his royal muscle in a big way going into 2025 as he declares the Sussexes and Prince Andrew personae non gratae and lays down a host of other nonnegotiable rules in a bid to finally get rid the royal family of destructive dysfunction and lay the groundwork for when

Prince William marked his wife Kate Middleton’s 43rd birthday Thursday with a social media post praising her “remarkable strength” over the past year. Kate was diagnosed with cancer in February after being admitted to hospital for abdominal surgery in January 2024.

Prince William gushed over his wife, Kate Middleton, on her 43rd birthday. "To the most incredible wife and mother. The strength you’ve shown over the last year has been remarkable. George, Charlotte,