Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, may be a princess now, but she remains down-to-earth when it comes to celebrating her birthdays.

As she marks her 42nd birthday on January 9th, we can’t help but wonder what special gifts her husband, Prince William, will present to her.

Known for his romantic gestures, William is likely to choose something extraordinary for his wife, with their children also playing a role in the surprise.

However, unlike many others, Catherine prefers not to flaunt her presents on social media platforms like Instagram.

Therefore, the details of William’s gifts have remained a well-kept secret.

Last year, Catherine received a gift that has become one of her favorite pieces – the gold midnight moon necklace by Daniela Draper, priced at £1,020.

This necklace features a 9 cm chain with a large golden disc personalized with the initials of their children – G for George, C for Charlotte, and L for Louis.

The princess has been seen wearing this exquisite piece on several occasions since receiving it in January.

Another suspected gift is the Maya Torque aquamarine and gold bangle from Hansen Dace, worth £115.

This Caribbean-inspired piece is made from 18 cm gold-plated brass with cobblestones on each end.

It adorned the princess’ wrist this year, adding a touch of elegance to her ensemble.

However, Prince William hasn’t always had an easy time selecting gifts for his beloved wife, especially during the early days of their romance.

Like many people, he has experienced the pressure and difficulty of choosing the perfect present for a significant other.

In fact, he once admitted to getting her a pair of binoculars as a birthday gift, which left her completely baffled.

Although it wasn’t the ideal choice, it seems to have sealed the deal in their courtship, as Catherine has never let him forget about it.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have been together for over 20 years, having met as students at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland in 2001.

Throughout their relationship, they have exchanged numerous gifts on birthdays, anniversaries, and other milestones.

Prince William has shown excellent taste in jewelry, gifting Catherine various precious pieces.

On her 30th birthday, he presented her with Cartier-hooped earrings, and when Princess Charlotte was born, she received a pair of green amethyst tourmaline and diamond earrings.

Since their engagement, Prince William has also given Catherine several items of jewelry that once belonged to his late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.

One of the most significant pieces is her engagement ring, which he gave to Catherine as a way of ensuring his mother didn’t miss out on their special day.

Additionally, she has received diamond and sapphire earrings from William around their wedding, a gold charm bracelet from her stepmother-in-law, Queen Camilla, and a pair of green amethyst earrings from her favorite brand, Kiki McDonough, as a Christmas gift.

As their third wedding anniversary approached, William surprised his wife with a Ballon Bleu Cartier watch worth approximately £6,000.

He even had a bespoke sapphire added to match her engagement ring.

And to celebrate the birth of their son, George, he gifted Catherine an 18-centimeter white gold eternity ring from Anoushka London, valued at £1,200.

It’s clear that Prince William knows how to choose meaningful and thoughtful gifts for his wife.

With each passing year, he continues to demonstrate his love and affection through these carefully selected presents.

As Catherine celebrates her 42nd birthday, we eagerly await the reveal of this year’s surprises, knowing they will undoubtedly be cherished by the princess for years to come.