‘Papa is missing you’ Kate Middleton reveals the kids’ heartbreaking Mother’s Day tribute to their late grandmother, Princess Diana
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Kate Middleton shared a poignant Mother’s Day tribute to all those who have suffered bereavement, as she revealed a sweet tradition the Cambridge children do to remember Prince William’s late mother, Princess Diana.
- The Duchess shared three drawings done by Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis in remembrance of Princess Diana
- She said it’s a particularly tough day for those who have suffered bereavement and that the three children make cards for their Granny Diana every year
- It follows royal news that Kate Middleton stunned in Boden for her first public appearance this year
Kate Middleton has given royal fans a rare insight into how the Cambridge family remember the late Princess Diana.
The Duchess of Cambridge took to the couple’s official Instagram account on Sunday to highlight Mother’s Day, paying homage to those who find the holiday a “particularly challenging day” due to bereavement.
Kate, 39, shared with royals fans a sweet tradition that Prince George, seven, Princess Charlotte, five, and Prince Louis, two, take part in each year to remember their granny, Diana.
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Alongside pictures of their drawings, the Duchess wrote, “This year Mother’s Day will be different once again.
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“Many of us will be apart from our loved ones, but looking forward to a time in the not too distant future when we can give our mother a hug again.
“But for those experiencing bereavement, today may be particularly challenging.
“Each year on Mother’s Day, George, Charlotte and Louis make cards remembering their Granny, Diana, for William.
“Whatever your circumstances, we are thinking of you this Mother’s Day.”
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A closer look at the children’s cards to Diana, proves just what a big part of their life Princess Diana still plays - despite her tragic death in 1997.
On his card Prince George wrote, “Dear Granny Diana, happy happy mothers day. I love you very much and think of you always. Sending lots of love from George xxxx”
Princess Charlotte referenced her father, Prince William, and just how much he misses his mother.
She wrote, “Dear Granny Diana. I am thinking of you on mother’s day. I love you very much. Papa is missing you. Lots of love Charlotte xxxxx”
Royal fans flocked to label the tradition a “beautiful way to honour Diana,” with one commenting, “What a lovely tribute. Thank you for sharing this.”
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