INSIDE KATE MIDDLETON'S 42ND BIRTHDAY PLANS AFTER A 'TOUGH YEAR'

Kate Middleton marked her 42nd birthday with homemade gifts from her three children and a birthday cake courtesy of her mum Carole.

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It's thought the Princess of Wales spent the day celebrating with Prince William, their children and the Middletons at her childhood home in Bucklebury, Berkshire.

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It has been a year of ups and downs for Kate since her last birthday.

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She was accused of being cold towards her sister-in-law Meghan in Harry’s book Spare.

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The Duke of Sussex further claimed Kate was “disgusted” when Meghan asked to use her lipgloss.

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And more recently, Kate was named along with King Charles as the two royals who allegedly questioned the tone of Prince Archie’s skin.

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However, royal expert Jennie Bond says Kate has dealt with all the accusations thrown at her with “class” and is now more comfortable in her role than ever before.

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