PRINCE William and Kate posted a Happy New Year message online — plus a picture of them dressed to the nines and ready to see in 2022.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, both 39, were snapped as they beamed with delight in the back of a car.
It is believed they went to Kate’s family in West Berkshire to celebrate, having spent Christmas in Norfolk.
Ten years ago, they also saw in their first New Year as a married couple with the Middletons.
Kate has an exciting year ahead as she celebrates her 40th birthday in January.
She often spends her birthdays in private with her family – and a royal expert has revealed it is unlikely she is throwing a lavish bash.
Although her exact plans haven’t been revealed, royal author Duncan Larcombe said Kate’s birthday on January 9 is expected to be “low-key.”
Duncan told OK!: “Kate and William are not the sort to go away to celebrate on their own and leave the kids at home.
“I think the same will apply to Kate’s birthday as it does to Christmas – it will be low key and it will be focused entirely on the family.”
When Meghan Markle turned 40 in August, she released a glitzy comedy video with Hollywood actress Melissa McCarthy – and in it launched a new initiative called 40×40.
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Duncan said he doesn’t expect Kate to follow suit with a large campaign, and added: “I’d be very surprised if she does announce anything.
“She’s unlikely to because, firstly, it’s just not her way and secondly because of the obvious comparisons with Meghan and this awful continuation of one-upmanship that the palace is so keen to avoid.”
