Prince William and Kate Middleton have finally spoken out with a heartfelt message for Princess Anne, putting an end to days of speculation about a possible rift.
The Princess Royal is celebrating her 75th birthday, a milestone that has attracted warm wishes from across the royal family, including a touching tribute from King Charles.
Ahead of her big day, Buckingham Palace released a new portrait of Anne, which quickly made headlines and prompted messages from her relatives.
But what caught royal watchers’ attention most was the message from the Prince and Princess of Wales. The couple reposted Anne’s official birthday photo on their social media account.
They added a simple yet heartfelt caption: “Wishing Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal a very Happy 75th Birthday!” signed off with their initials W & C.
This public message comes amid reports that Anne has grown frustrated with William over his handling of royal duties, particularly investitures at Windsor Castle.
According to the Times, insiders claimed that Princess Anne was “annoyed” by what she saw as a light workload on William’s part. These claims fueled rumors of tension within the family.
Royal watchers were quick to analyze whether William and Kate’s message was a genuine celebration of Anne’s milestone or also a subtle olive branch.
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The choice to share the palace’s official portrait of Anne was viewed as significant. Some believe it reflects respect and recognition of her decades of dedication to royal service.
Princess Anne is widely admired for her hard work and loyalty to the crown. She remains one of the busiest royals, often carrying out more engagements than her younger relatives.
William and Kate’s acknowledgment of her birthday may help ease ongoing chatter about divisions, even as speculation about royal roles continues to swirl.
Just days before Anne’s birthday, the Prince and Princess of Wales also issued a joint statement to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. Their post honored the courage and sacrifice of British and Commonwealth troops.
They wrote, “Today, on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, we remember the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of all who served. We owe an enduring debt to the generation who gave so much.”
The dual messages in such a short span of time suggest William and Kate are making a more visible effort to connect both with the public and with members of the royal family.
Whether this signals a healing of any reported rifts with Anne remains to be seen, but their message ensures that the Princess Royal’s 75th birthday did not go unnoticed by the future King and Queen
