Catherine, the Princess of Wales, Keeps Sweet Birthday Traditions Alive for Her Children

The Princess of Wales, Catherine, has a heartwarming tradition that she upholds every year for her children's birthdays.

After spending the festive season at Anmer Hall in Norfolk, the family of five is likely to have returned to their Windsor home, Adelaide Cottage, just in time for Catherine's birthday.

Turning 42 this week, the princess celebrated her milestone day by capturing stunning portraits.

But amidst the celebrations, did she also indulge in a birthday cake?

Let's face it, no birthday is truly complete without blowing out candles on a delicious cake.

Catherine insists on upholding this tradition for each of her children.

Not only does she have a passion for baking, but her and Prince William's children also share this love and have been known to mark special occasions with a homemade treat.

In the past, the three children have baked a special cake for their mother, adorning it with sprinkles and heart-shaped decorations made from pipe cleaners.

While it's uncertain whether they stayed up until midnight laboring over the cake or used a mix, the thought of their dedication is heartwarming.

It's also worth mentioning that although Catherine most likely didn't celebrate with the classic Colin the Caterpillar cake, she was likely treated to a homemade bake lovingly decorated by her and Prince William's children.

Now, people are wondering if Prince William will follow suit and stay up with his children to create a cake for his wife.

The future king has jokingly admitted his lack of cooking skills but expressed a desire to improve.

According to the Princess of Wales, Prince William excels at certain dishes like breakfast and spaghetti bolognese.

She shared, “He did cook for me quite a bit, and he would always come with a bit of angst and a bit of anger if something had gone wrong, and I would have to step in and salvage the situation.”

This isn't the first time Catherine has been spotted cooking with her three children.

The Waleses' Instagram account previously shared an adorable reel of the family baking cupcakes for their local community.

Baking seems to have become a constant activity for the family during quarantine, as claimed by Prince William.

Aside from birthday traditions, Catherine also has a unique approach to capturing her children's official pictures.

Instead of the traditional photo call, she takes on the role of photographer herself.

However, her children are not always thrilled about it.

As she humorously mentioned, “Everyone's like, Mommy, please stop taking photographs.”

Currently, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis are enjoying a school break following Christmas, which is why Prince William and Princess Kate have yet to embark on any royal duties in 2024.

However, from now until Easter, the royal couple has a packed schedule, eagerly focusing on two key projects: Homewards for William and Shaping Us in Early Childhood for Catherine.

Additionally, they are preparing for their first official overseas visit at the request of the government since assuming their new roles.

Behind the scenes, there will be a flurry of activity.

Despite their commitment to royal duties, Catherine remains devoted to being a hands-on mother to her children.

Sources reveal the delicate balance between her royal responsibilities and family life, with King Charles urging the couple to take on more duties.

However, Prince William and Catherine remain steadfast, emphasizing that their children will always take precedence over duty, especially considering their tender ages within the grand tapestry of the royal saga.