Prince William shares uncommon 1984 photograph with Princess Diana for Mother’s Day

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Prince William shared an unseen photo showing him as a toddler with his late mother Princess Diana at Highgrove to mark Mother’s Day, with the touching snap taken in 1984

Prince William shares heartbreaking Mother’s Day tribute to Princess Diana

• Prince William has shared a never-before-seen photo of himself as a two-year-old with his late mum Princess Diana to mark Mother’s Day.
• The touching snap shows the future king playing with Diana in a field of flowers at Highgrove in 1984. The rare image from the family’s private collection has sent royal fans into meltdown.
• In his heartfelt caption, William wrote: “Remembering my mother, today and every day. Thinking of all those who are remembering someone they love today.”
• It’s unusual for the Prince to speak so openly about Diana, who tragically died in a car crash in 1997 aged just 36. Fans were quick to praise the touching tribute, with many calling for William and estranged brother Harry to heal their rift.
• One supporter wrote: “She would be so unbelievably proud of you William,” while another added: “It is days like these we remember why family is so important.”
• William has continued to honour his mum’s memory through his royal work, including his Homewards scheme to end rough sleeping. The Prince credits Diana with inspiring his charitable efforts after she took him to meet homeless people as a child.
• The emotional Mother’s Day post comes as the royal brothers remain estranged following years of tension since Harry’s marriage to Meghan Markle.
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