On January 9, the Princess of Wales will celebrate her 43rd birthday. Her family has given her some amazing presents over the years.

Additionally, it is likely that the Princess of Wales will decide to give it to her nine-year-old daughter, Princess Charlotte, for her milestone birthday in the future, as Catherine’s parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, did the same for their second daughter, Pippa Matthews.

In the more than 20 years that they have been together, Catherine’s husband, Prince William, is said to have given her some exquisite jewelry. The Middletons began the custom for their daughter’s 18th birthday.

In his book Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life, James Middleton, the Princess’ younger brother, recalled: “My two obsessions, with dogs and everything mechanical, flourished throughout my teens. My father asks me what I want for my birthday in the spring of 2005, a few weeks before my 18th birthday.”

“He gives me a choice: a little second-hand Peugeot 206 or a dilapidated and ancient tractor. A tractor? Yes, he knows in his heart that I’ll choose the quirky option – and I do.”

James continued: “Dad and I load it onto the trailer. As we drive back to Berkshire, passing through lanes glowing with wildflowers, I can’t help but reflect on how thrilled I am with my gift.”

And speaking fondly of his sisters’ milestone birthdays, he remembered: “Catherine and Pippa were given beautiful jewellery for their 18th birthdays, but mine is a tractor.”

Although James withheld additional information regarding Catherine’s parents’ birthday jewelry, the Middletons are known for their exquisite taste.

On her wedding day in 2011, Carole and Michael gave their daughter diamond earrings that they had commissioned from Robinson Pelham. The earrings featured oak leaves, which were modeled after the Middleton family’s coat of arms.

Bizarre gift

On Christmas Day 2024, Catherine also unveiled a brand-new pair of topaz earrings from the jewelers, which are generally believed to have been a present from her husband William.

However, the Prince acknowledged on Peter Crouch’s podcast in 2020 that he hasn’t always been correct about present buying.

When the former England footballer confessed to buying his wife Abbey Clancy a raincoat three years running, William then admitted: “I did get my wife a pair of binoculars once – she’s never let me forget that.”

“That was early on in the courtship, that was – think that sealed the deal,” and with Peter laughing, he added: “It didn’t go well. Honestly, I have no idea why I bought her a pair of binoculars, it seemed like a good idea at the time.“