Prince William Shares Unseen Photo of Princess Diana for Mother’s Day

Prince William commemorated Mother’s Day in the UK on Sunday, March 15, 2026, by sharing a previously unseen photograph of himself with his mother, Princess Diana. The touching tribute was posted on his official Instagram account.

A Rare Glimpse into the Past

The photograph, taken in 1984, captures a two-year-old Prince William sitting with Princess Diana in a field of wildflowers at Highgrove, Gloucestershire, the family’s main home. William captioned the image: “Remembering my mother, today and every day. Thinking of all those who are remembering someone they love today. Happy Mother’s Day. W.” Source

A Poignant Year for Remembrance

This year holds particular significance as Princess Diana would have turned 65 on July 1, 2026. She tragically died in a car crash in 1997 when William was 15 years old. Source Both Prince William and Prince Harry have spoken publicly over the years about the impact of losing their mother at a young age.

Royal Family’s Collective Tribute

The Royal Family’s official X account also shared a Mother’s Day message accompanied by a selection of photographs. One black and white image from 1953 shows the late Queen sitting with King George VI and Princess Anne at Balmoral, Scotland. Other photos included the late Queen Elizabeth II with the Queen Mother and Camilla with her late mother, Rosalind Shand. Source The caption read: “Wishing Mothers everywhere, and those who might be missing their Mums today, a restful Mothering Sunday.”

The Princess of Wales’ Absence from Social Media

Notably, The Princess of Wales did not share a Mother’s Day post on social media this year. Source This follows public attention surrounding Kate’s Mother’s Day post in 2024.

Prince William’s tribute serves as a heartfelt reminder of the enduring bond between a mother and son, and the lasting legacy of Princess Diana.