When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up fornow and never miss the top Royal stories again. Kate celebrated her 37th birthday at the family tea party in Kensington Palace. It has been reported Kate wanted to have a low-key celebration with George, Charlotte and baby Louis. A source told Vanity Fair: “Kate’s not into big birthday celebrations, but (Prince) George and (Princess) Charlotte adore birthday cake, so there will be a special tea party at the Palace with candles and presents.” With Prince George and Princess Charlotte back at school it is likely she spent most of the day alone. Prince William was attending an event to mark 30 years of London’s Air Ambulance at the Royal London Hospital. During his visit one of the guests asked him how Kate would be spending her day, to which he gave a humorous response. He responded to the question: “Now that would be telling.”<doc-sep>Kate Middleton celebrated her 37th birthday on January 9 at her home (Kensington Palace, casual) with husband Prince William and their three children—Prince George, Prince Louis, and Princess Charlotte. But it turns out that when you're a royal, one birthday bash just doesn't cut it. The Duchess of Cambridge apparently had a SECOND birthday party outside of London. According to royal correspondents Emily Andrews and Omid Scobie—who host royal celebrity podcast On Heir—Kate got to celebrating a little bit early this year. Aside from her Kensington Palace celebration on the day of her actual birthday, Kate reportedly had a private party last Sunday at her and Prince William's country home (Anmer Hall) in Norfolk, England. This content is imported from {embed-name}. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Max Mumby/Indigo Getty Images Reportedly in attendance at the casual evening were Prince Louis' godmother Laura Meade, as well as Prince George's godmother Emilia Jardine Patterson (Kate's friend from university). Both Meade and Patterson recently attended church service with Prince William and Kate Middleton on January 6: Lady Laura Meade and Emilia Jardine Patterson attend church service will Prince William and Kate Middleton at Sandringham Estate. Max Mumby/Indigo Getty Images Cute! It's fun to see Prince William and Kate Middleton still making time for old friends (turned godparents) despite busy schedules and three children. Happy birthday, Duchess Kate! Holly Rhue ELLE.com Contributor Holly Rhue is a writer and editor in New York City. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io<doc-sep>Details of the Duchess of Cambridge's special 37th birthday celebrations have been revealed! Kate, whose special day is on January 9, held an intimate party the Sunday before at her and Prince William's country home, Anmer Hall, according to the Mail on Sunday. The couple reportedly enjoyed a lunch with their close friends, all of whom are godparents to their children George, Charlotte and Louis. Among those in attendance was Sophie Carter, godmother to Princess Charlotte, and her husband Robert Snuggs, and Emilia Jardine-Paterson - who is godmother to Prince George - and her husband David. William and Kate attended the first Sunday service of the year with friends Lady Laura Meade, who was announced as one of baby Prince Louis' godparents in July 2018, was also thought to be at the birthday lunch alongside her husband James. No doubt the three young Cambridges were also there and enjoying spending some quality time with their godparents - though it's reported that no other members of the royal family were in attendance. Earlier in the day, the royal couple had attended church at nearby Sandringham with their friends, too. While there has been some speculation surrounding the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's absence from the celebrations, it's actually thought that the couple were abroad on holiday, following their family Christmas together. MORE: Duchess Meghan's special day out with Prince Harry revealed Loading the player... Kate is thought to have spent her actual birthday at her home in Kensington Palace. Husband William attended an engagement with London's Air Ambulance Charity during the afternoon, and did give some insight into her special day. The father-of-three was presented with a handmade card from a group of children, prompting him to say: "Well done you for remembering, that's very impressive." He added: "I did remember this morning, so I was ok." A member of staff then asked, "Are you doing anything special today?" leaving a coy William to reply, "That would be telling!" before they all burst into laughter. MORE: When royal fans can expect to see Prince Louis next While William, 36, kept schtum about Kate's private birthday plans, we're sure he organised something special for his wife of seven years. In 2009 for her 27th birthday, he surprised Kate with a romantic candle-lit supper in a remote log cabin on the Queen's Balmoral estate in Scotland. He also gifted her a pair of cultured pearl earrings one year, and another time presented her with a Van Cleef & Arpels diamond-framed makeup compact.<doc-sep>Prince William didn’t need any reminders for today’s special significance. The royal dad visited the Royal London Hospital and was announced as the patron of the air ambulance’s anniversary campaign on Wednesday, which happens to be his wife Kate Middleton‘s 37th birthday. Although she stayed home, William was presented with a birthday card made by children to give Kate. Get push notifications with news, features and more. “Well done for remembering,” the Queen’s grandson, 36, said as he looked over the card and thanked the children, as captured in a video from royals reporter Rebecca English on Twitter. William also added, “I did remember this morning, so that was okay!” to giggles from those gathered. A cute message handwritten on the card says, “Kate I hope you’ve had the best birthday you could ever imagine.” The father of three – Prince George, 5, Princess Charlotte, 3, and Prince Louis, 8 months – was also presented with some cuddly toys to bring home. Clutching a cuddly helicopter, William remarked, “Look at these, they are amazing! That will go down very well. Louis will be chewing that before long.” George, who is a big fan of helicopters, will be glad when he receives a plastic toy of the aircraft. “I couldn’t go back without a toy helicopter,” joked William. “George would never forgive me!” The Duke Of Cambridge Visits London's Air Ambulance Charity Prince William | Credit: Ian Vogler - WPA Pool/Getty Images The charity is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and William visited their staff, patients and their families at a tea party marking the anniversary. He arrived in style: William, who worked as an air ambulance pilot for around two years in East Anglia, touched down in one of the London Air Ambulance charity’s helicopters. William was announced as the patron of the air ambulance’s anniversary campaign, enabling him to “champion those working on the frontline, and highlight the importance of the London Air Ambulance’s rapid response to incidents, and cutting-edge medical care,” his office said. The Duke Of Cambridge Visits London's Air Ambulance Charity Prince William | Credit: Ian Vogler - WPA Pool/Getty Images Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage? Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!<doc-sep>
Kate Middleton rang in her 37th birthday on Wednesday, but she actually started the celebrations early. The Duchess of Cambridge had a small gathering last Sunday with family and friends at Anmer Hall—her and Prince William's country home in Norfolk, England—according to the podcast, On Heir, hosted by royal correspondents Emily Andrews and Omid Scobie. Some of the guests at the duchess' casual get-together included James and Laura Meade (godfather to Princess Charlotte and godmother to Prince Louis, respectively), Kate's friend from school, Emilia Jardine Patterson (godmother to Prince George), and her husband, David, the podcasters discussed. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were also spotted attending church service in Norfolk together on Sunday, but have since returned to London, as Prince George and Princess Charlotte have resumed school after the holiday break. William and Kate attending church service in Norfolk on January 6. Max Mumby/Indigo Getty Images On Kate's actual birthday, Prince William spent part of the day away at an engagement for Air Ambulance London, but Andrews and Scobie shot down tabloid reports that the duchess was "left by herself" on her big day. "By the time she was back from the school run, so was her husband," Scobie said in the episode. (The Duchess of Cambridge is often said to drop off and pick up her children from school.) William had also teased during his engagement that he might've had something special prepared for his wife. Andrews mentioned that Prince George could've also gotten a treat on Wednesday, as his father, a former air ambulance pilot, flew a helicopter from Kensington Palace to Royal London Hospital for his work event. "Probably, if they managed to time it right, George would've absolutely adored seeing his dad take off piloting a helicopter, because we know that George loves helicopters," she said. The little prince's reaction "would've been a great birthday present for Kate," Andrews said. "She would've been with all her family and her eldest son delighted." Prince William arrives to Royal Hospital London via helicopter on January 9. IAN VOGLER Getty Images Kate is also slated to return to royal duties next week, when she visits King Henry's Walk Community Garden in Islington, London next Tuesday. She'll meet with volunteers "to hear how the project brings people together through gardening and food growing," Kensington Palace announced. Subscribe to the On Heir podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. Listen and Subscribe