The Duchess of Cambridge turns 34… and a royal tour is announced!

Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, has celebrated her 34th birthday overnight as Kensington Palace released details about an upcoming royal tour. There are big things in store for Catherine, William and Harry this year!

An announcement was made via the official palace Instagram, which reads: “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will make an official visit to Bhutan this spring”.

“The visit is being carried out at the request of Her Majesty’s Government and will be the first time Their Royal Highnesses have visited the country”.

In a heartwarming flashback, Kensington Palace also released photos of Lady Diana, Prince Charles and The Queen herself enjoying their own visits to Bhutan during decades gone by.

It’s bound to be a busy 2016 for the royal family, with Prince Harry also set to visit Nepal. “It will be the first time His Royal Highness has visited the country”, the palace Instagram reads.

Check out these royal announcements and historical photos for yourself!

Would you like to see the royal family return to Australia? Are you excited to see more of Catherine, William and Harry this year?

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