Prince William sends a message of strength in a birthday post

The Prince and Princess of Wales delighted fans by sharing a candid photo to celebrate William’s 42nd birthday.

The heartwarming photo captured William happily jumping off a sand dune, hand in hand with his three children, George, Charlotte and Louis. Accompanied by a personal caption that read, “Happy birthday dad, we all love you so much!”, the carefree photo quickly went viral.

Many people noted its contrast to the more formal photos usually released, with one royal expert suggesting that William and Kate chose the fun photo to convey a subtle message about their family and future.

“The last few months have been a test of their strong partnership,” Jennie Bond revealed to OK! magazine, adding: “I think this photo tells us that they can still jump for joy even in the hardest of times and that Kate deliberately chose a photo that shows their optimism for the future.

“She adores William – he is her rock and has supported her so selflessly through all of this, and she also faces criticism from the public for not doing more and being dedicated to her. That’s why she loves her man. “I think their marriage is stronger than ever.”

Jenni further noted, “The last few months have probably been the most testing time of their entire marriage and must have shaken them to the core.

“It must have been incredibly unsettling to think about the future, but I think this image was deliberately chosen to show that everyone is in a mood right now that allows them to look to the future with optimism.”

Prince William decided to temporarily step back from his royal duties to prioritize his children and support his wife when she was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.

According to royal expert Jennie Bond, the decision likely strengthened the bond between William and Kate.