Kate Middleton Celebrates Mother’s Day with New Family Photos
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is celebrating her first Mother’s Day as a royal after sharing two new family photos on Sunday. The pictures, taken by photographer Matt Porteous, show Middleton perched in a tree alongside her children Louis, 4, George, 9, and Charlotte, 7, and playfully carrying her youngest child.
“Happy Mother’s Day from our family to yours,” the Prince and Princess of Wales Instagram account captioned the images, which do not feature Middleton’s husband, Prince William. The Mother’s Day celebration is the first for the royal family since the death of Queen Elizabeth II last summer, and it comes as Netflix series The Crown turns its attention to the younger royals.
Last week, actors Ed McVey and Meg Bellamy, who have been cast as a young William and Kate for the show’s sixth season, were seen filming in St. Andrews, Scotland, where the couple first met while attending university. The couple’s three children are expected to make an appearance during the coronation procession for their grandfather King Charles on May 6, according to the Times.
Middleton is known for her dedication to family and motherhood, regularly engaging in activities with her children and advocating for the importance of mental health and well-being for families. Her Mother’s Day photos are a beautiful reminder of the joy and love that comes with being a mother, whether royal or not.
As we continue to navigate through difficult times, it’s important to remember the people who are our rocks and support systems. Mother’s Day is an opportunity to show appreciation and gratitude for the mothers in our lives, whether they be our biological mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, or any other mother figures. Let’s make sure to give them the recognition they deserve not just on Mother’s Day, but every day.