Prince William sends message of strength with birthday post…see more

The Prince and Princess of Wales thrilled fans by sharing a candid snapshot to celebrate William’s 42nd birthday.

The heartwarming image captured William joyfully leaping off a sand dune, hand-in-hand with their three children, George, Charlotte, and Louis.

Accompanied by a personal caption that read, “Happy birthday Papa, we all love you so much!”, the carefree photo quickly went viral.

Many noted its contrast to the more formal images typically released, with one royal expert suggesting that William and Kate selected the playful picture to convey a subtle message about their family and their future.

“The last few months have been a test of their strong partnership,” Jennie Bond revealed to OK! magazine, adding, “I think this photograph tells us that they are still able to jump for joy, even in the toughest of times, and that Kate has deliberately chosen a picture that speaks of their optimism for the future.