Kate Middleton Celebrates Her 37th Birthday Alone As Prince William Stays Committed To Work

Happy birthday, Duchess Kate! Well, sort of. The royal family's favorite mom is set to turn 37, but this milestone birthday won’t be celebrated with her husband by her side. Kensington Palace has officially confirmed that Prince William will be busy working on the day of her birthday. Instead of blowing out candles together, the Duke of Cambridge will be making his first official visit of 2019 to the London Air Ambulance on January 9. And guess what? They’re celebrating 30 years of life-saving service. How’s that for timing?

Now, before we start feeling sorry for Kate, let’s take a moment to appreciate why William chose work over a cozy celebration. This isn’t just any old job for him. After spending nearly five years as a helicopter pilot with the RAF’s Search and Rescue Force, William transitioned to becoming an air ambulance pilot from 2015 to 2017. That’s right—he flew those life-saving machines for the East Anglian Air Ambulance while the Cambridges were living in Norfolk. Given his deep connection to this line of work, it’s no surprise that Kate fully supports his decision to honor such a meaningful cause. She knows how much it means to him, and that’s what makes their partnership so strong.

How Will Kate Spend Her Special Day?

Even though Kate won’t have her husband by her side, she won’t be entirely alone. Her adorable trio of children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—are expected to keep her company while Dad is out saving lives. According to Express, Prince George, who’s five years old, will likely attend school as usual, while his younger siblings, three-year-old Princess Charlotte and eight-month-old Prince Louis, will stay at home with their mom. Now that’s what I call quality family time!

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What’s Next for the Royals?

While we’re waiting to hear about Kate’s first official royal engagement of the year, Kensington Palace has already announced the plans for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Lucky for them, they’ve got the rest of the week and the weekend to relax before heading out for their first royal outing of 2019. On Monday, January 14, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will visit Birkenhead to support and empower local communities. They’ll be meeting with organizations like TomorrowsWomen and TheHiveYZ, which focus on helping people in need. It’s going to be a heartwarming start to the new year for the couple.