Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Prince William, heir to the British throne, recently touched the hearts of many by sharing a never-before-seen photo of his late mother, Princess Diana.
This emotional post coincided with Mother's Day celebrations in the UK on March 15, 2026.
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Through his official Instagram account, Prince William delivered a profound message in tribute and remembrance of Princess Diana.
The personal photo depicts a warm moment together between Princess Diana and Prince William when he was just two years old.
Prince William's Touching Moment Remembers Princess Diana
The photo shared by Prince William is a gem from the family's private collection that has never been seen before.
This image, taken in 1984 in Highgrove, Gloucestershire, captures the essence of the warmth of a mother and her child.
In the portrait, Princess Diana looks charming in a bright pink blouse and jeans, sitting cross-legged amidst a field of wildflowers.
Princess Diana smiles shyly, holding the hand of Prince William, who was then a two-year-old toddler.
Prince William's caption was heartfelt. He wrote, "Remembering my mother, today and every day. Thinking of all those who are remembering someone they love today. Happy Mother’s Day. W"
Background of Loss and Enduring Memories
The loss of Princess Diana at the age of 36 in a tragic car crash in Paris in 1997 left the world deeply saddened, especially her two sons.
At the time, Prince William was just 15 years old, while his younger brother, Prince Harry, was 12. This tragedy traumatically changed their lives at a very young age.
Princess Diana would have celebrated her 65th birthday on July 1, 2026, a date that may also be a moment of reflection for her family.
Both Prince William and Prince Harry have spoken openly about the profound impact of losing their mother at such a young age.
They have shared how the trauma shaped who they are today.
Prince William himself reflected on what a wonderful grandmother his mother would have been in the 2017 documentary "Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy."
Mother's Day Tributes from Other Royal Family Members
In addition to Prince William, the Royal Family's official account on Twitter (formerly Twitter) also shared a warm Mother's Day message.
The message read, "Wishing Mothers everywhere, and those who might be missing their Mums today, a restful Mothering Sunday.."
The official account's tribute included several memorable historical photographs.
One was a black-and-white photo of Queen Elizabeth II with King Charles and Princess Anne as children in 1953.
Another photo featured Queen Camilla with her mother, Rosalind Shand, adding a personal touch to the Mother's Day greeting.
Interestingly, Princess Kate did not make a public post on their joint social media account this year.
Overall, the royal family showed a sincere respect for the meaning of Mother's Day and the memory of mothers.