Her sons Prince William and Prince Harry were aged 15 and 12 respectively at the time of her death.
Both brothers have over the years spoken openly about the traumatic impacts of losing their mother at a young age.
The Royal Family’s official X account also shared a Mother’s Day message, external accompanied by a selection of photos.
The caption read: “Wishing Mothers everywhere, and those who might be missing their Mums today, a restful Mothering Sunday”.
A black and white photograph taken in 1953, shows the late Queen sitting on a bench with the King and his sister Anne, now the Princess Royal, at Balmoral, Scotland. The Queen’s corgi, Sue, can be seen in the background.
Notably absent are the King’s younger brothers – Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Prince Edward, now the Duke of Edinburgh – who were not born at the time.
Other images shared include a black and white photo the late Queen Elizabeth II with the Queen Mother, as well as a image of Camilla with her late mother Rosalind Shand.
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