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Royal Family Celebrates Mother’s Day with Heartfelt Tributes
This year's Mother's Day marked a poignant moment for the royal family as they celebrated it for the first time without the late Queen.
The Prince and Princess of Wales took to social media, sharing touching family photos that highlighted Kate's special bond with her children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
On their Instagram account, the couple posted two delightful images from last year's family outing at Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
In the first snapshot, captured by renowned photographer Matt Porteous, Kate is seen perched in a tree alongside her three children.
Dressed casually in a white blouse, jeans, and trainers, she exudes a relaxed charm, her hair cascading in loose waves.
The boys, Prince George and Prince Louis, are dressed in matching blue shorts and short-sleeved shirts, while Charlotte looks adorable in a denim jumpsuit featuring a playful red tassel trim.
The second image is particularly tender; it shows Kate cradling her youngest son, Prince Louis, who is just four years old.
As he gazes up at her, Louis holds onto her hand, creating a heartwarming scene that perfectly encapsulates their close-knit family dynamic.
Their heartfelt Instagram post was captioned, “Happy Mother's Day from our family to yours,” resonating with many who cherish the day.
These newly released images were taken on the same day as their Christmas card photo from the previous year, showcasing the family's commitment to capturing precious moments together.
For this special family shoot, Kate and William chose their trusted photographer, Matt Porteous.
He has a history with the family, having previously photographed significant milestones, including Prince George's third birthday portraits and the image used for their 2021 Christmas card.
Meanwhile, King Charles also took a moment to reflect on the day.
He shared a touching childhood photograph of himself with his beloved mother, the late Queen.
Alongside Queen Consort Camilla, he expressed solidarity with those who are grieving, stating on Instagram, “To all mothers everywhere, and to those who may be missing their mums today, we are thinking of you and wishing you a special Mother's Day.”
Adding to the family's celebrations, Princess Eugenie, who is expecting her second child later this year, shared a heartwarming photo of her son, August.