Kate McCann is set to celebrate her 50th birthday tomorrow which will be ‘tinged with sadness’ without her her daughter Madeleine.
The mother who is still no closer to finding her daughter after she disappeared 11 years go hopes police continue to search for her.
Although Kate will have close friends and family to help her celebrate, any milestone is hard for Kate as it is a reminder that Madeline, who would now be almost 15, is still missing.
Kate McCann will turn 50 tomorrow but a friend has say the day will be a tough reminder that Madeline is still missing
A friend of Kate’s told the Sun: ‘Kate’s big birthday is another tough date for her. While celebrations go on there is a always a reminder that Madeleine, who would now be a teenager, almost 15 years old, is still missing.
‘Kate’s only birthday wish is to find out what happened to her eldest child and she hopes and prays that police will be granted extra funds to carry on their important work to help find her.’
The mother who is still no closer to finding her daughter after she disappeared 11 years go hopes police continue to search for her
Kate and her husband Gerry, 49 celebrated their twins Sean and Amelie’s thirteenth birthday last month with prayers for their lost daughter.
Another tough date for Kate is Mother’s Day, this year will mark her 11th one without Madeline, she has previously described the day as a painful and ‘a constant reminder that one of her children isn’t with her.
Kate has previously said she would just like to know if Madeline is alive or dead as the not knowing is the worst part.
The Met Police search in place to find Madeleine, dubbed Operation Grange, has less than four weeks of guaranteed funding left.
No decision has been made yet on whether they will be given to ‘pursue one significant final line of inquiry’.
Family spokesman Clarence Mitchell said: ‘Kate and Gerry are extremely grateful to police for all they have done and are doing in the continued search for Madeleine .
‘They are very encouraged that there remains work to be done that requires a request for an extra budget and they remain thankful to the Home Office for considering it.’
Although Kate will have close friends and family to help her celebrate, any milestone is hard for Kate as it is a reminder that Madeline, who would now be almost 15, is still missing
The current funding of £154,000 runs out at the end of this month. It is understood cops are seeking an extra £150,000. The inquiry has already cost the taxpayer £11.2million.
A Home Office spokesperson said: ‘The Metropolitan Police has made a further application for funding, which is currently being considered. A decision has not yet been made.’
A SY spokesperson said: ‘The inquiry has not reached a conclusion and we’re hoping to continue with focus and determination.’
The McCanns have nearly £3/4million saved in a fund to help find their daughter – giving them a lifeline if the police hunt is axed next month.
The Met Police search in place to find Madeleine, dubbed Operation Grange, has less than four weeks of guaranteed funding left