Prince William appeared to have found himself digging into the archives as he celebrated Mothering Sunday this year with a touching tribute to his beloved mother, Princess Diana.
The Prince of Wales took to social media to share a rare photograph from his private collection, which is understood to have never been made public.
Surrounded by a field of flowers, the vintage image shows two-year-old William with his late mother, dressed in a bright pink blouse and jeans, sharing a sweet moment.
“Remembering my mother, today and every day,” William wrote alongside the touching photo. “Thinking of all those who remember someone they love today. Happy Mother’s Day.”
The message was signed with the unmistakable “W”, meaning that the Prince of Wales himself had written the message.
Prince William and Prince Harry shared a strong connection with their mother and Diana’s influence is still reflected in the princes’ actions today.
For both Harry and William, Diana has inspired charitable initiatives. Harry had started Sentebale (which he has now abandoned due to “boardroom battles”) while William heads Homewards, building on the values Diana had instilled in them.
Although William has spoken about Diana many times in the past, this particular post seems quite unexpected and a little more vulnerable for the royal.
William had admitted to not being in a “state of calm” as the royal family faces one of its biggest crises, so the future king may have missed his mother a little more than usual.
