Shortly before announcing her cancer is in remission, Kate rang in the new year by heading to the French Alps with her family. Prince William and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte,

Prince William is making his first royal outing of the year (and taking on a new patronage) after Kate Middleton announced she is in "remission" from cancer.

There’s been a major shift in Prince William’s body language. Maybe he’s relieved that his wife Kate Middleton’s cancer is in remission. Or perhaps he’s thrilled about his brand-new roles. Or maybe his growing beard has given him a new wave of confidence.

The Prince and Princess of Wales' brief split is making headlines again following the release of the documentary 'Kate' and some are recalling how differently the pair handled their breakup back then.

Kate and William, the Prince and Princess of Wales, confirmed their patronage of the hospital where she had cancer treatment, the Royal Marsden Hospital in London.

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 and Kate Middleton fell in love while they were both students at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, but they almost never crossed paths

"Prince William is dedicated to duty, as imbued in him by Queen Elizabeth II, who tutored him every Sunday regarding his royal duties," royal expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital. "He's also under huge generational pressure since the increasing public popularity of the monarchy ranks highest for both him and Princess Catherine."

The Prince of Wales wrote that he and the couple’s three kids — Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis — “are so proud” of Middleton.

Prince William is honoring his wife, Princess Catherine, on her 43rd birthday, calling her "the most incredible wife and mother."