Princess Kate's wedding venue has shared a heartwarming message on the Princess of Wales's 44th birthday. Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Kate tied the knot in 2011, rang its bells to celebrate the special occasion.

The most incredible moment of the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011 happened in the parking lot of a rural Welsh Waitrose supermarket. Six days after they tied the knot in front of a billion-strong global audience, Kate turned up to the Anglesey branch to do her weekly shop.

The gown Kate wore to her April 2011 wedding to Prince William has become one of the most iconic dresses in fashion history. The Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen design featured long lace sleeves, a V-neck and a full organza skirt.

See 44 of the Princess of Wales' most figure-flattering outfits as HELLO! celebrates the royal's 44rd birthday - best photos

Princess Kate made her first public appearance of 2026 sporting a notably pared-back look on her hand. The Princess of Wales chose to leave behind her iconic 12-carat Ceylon blue sapphire engagement ring,