{"id":2331260,"date":"2026-03-16T13:44:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T13:44:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2331260"},"modified":"2026-03-16T13:44:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T13:44:27","slug":"kate-middleton-shares-under-radar-mothers-day-message-after-break-in-tradition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/kate-middleton-shares-under-radar-mothers-day-message-after-break-in-tradition\/","title":{"rendered":"Kate Middleton shares under-radar Mother&#8217;s Day message after break in tradition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_8607ef\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">The Princess of Wales broke her recent tradition of marking Mother&#8217;s Day on her official social media accounts &#8211; but it seems she still did quietly mark the day with a post<\/h2>\n<p><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36875312\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The Princess of Wales \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The Princess of Wales <cite aria-label=\"Image: AP\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: AP)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/kate-middleton\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Princess of Wales <\/a>appeared to break recent tradition by not sharing a Mother&#8217;s Day message. Unlike previous years, Kate did not take to the official Prince and <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/Kate-middleton\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Princess of Wales<\/a> social media accounts to post a picture or message.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Instead, husband <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/prince-william\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Prince William<\/a> used the day to remember and honour his late mother, <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/princess-diana\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Princess Diana<\/a>, by sharing a never-before-seen snap of him as a toddler with the former Princess of Wales. But it seems Kate did still mark Mothering Sunday in the UK &#8211; but with a message put out by the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, which highlights the importance of a child&#8217;s early years.<\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_582f20\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36874399\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/prince-harrys-ex-welcomes-third-36874399\" tabindex=\"0\">Prince Harry&#8217;s ex welcomes third child and reveals sweet name in surprise announcement<\/a><\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_582f20\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36861997\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/prince-william-shows-true-colours-36861997\" tabindex=\"0\">Prince William shows true colours in promise to Kate amid Andrew and Epstein scandal<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"HtmlEmbed_container__x6svQ\">\n<figure data-testid=\"embed-placeholder\" class=\"EmbedPlaceholder_figure__NLMFl undefined false\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" viewbox=\"0 0 90 90\" fill=\"none\" data-testid=\"consent-placeholder-icon\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_10846_5865)\"><circle opacity=\"0.16\" cx=\"45\" cy=\"45\" r=\"33.75\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-neutral-default)\"\/><path d=\"M21.1351 21.1351C15.0276 27.2427 11.25 35.6802 11.25 45C11.25 63.6396 26.3604 78.75 45 78.75C54.3198 78.75 62.7573 74.9724 68.8649 68.8649M21.1351 21.1351C27.2427 15.0276 35.6802 11.25 45 11.25C63.6396 11.25 78.75 26.3604 78.75 45C78.75 54.3198 74.9724 62.7573 68.8649 68.8649M21.1351 21.1351L68.8649 68.8649\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-neutral-default)\" stroke-width=\"7.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_10846_5865\"><rect width=\"90\" height=\"90\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><figcaption>Content cannot be displayed without consent<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Alongside a sweet animation, the message read: &#8220;Today we celebrate every mother, carer and caregiver whose steady love gives children the foundations to thrive. Here\u2019s to all who nurture and guide with the quiet acts that shape the next generation. Happy Mother\u2019s Day.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It comes after Mother\u2019s Day last year, when Kate highlighted why it is important to &#8220;nurture our inner selves&#8221;, as she shared an empowering video on the Prince and Princess of Wales social accounts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In the heartfelt clip, the mum-of-three revealed that nature has been their &#8220;sanctuary\u201d, with footage showing an array of beautiful landscapes including woodlands, fields and beaches.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Kate encouraged others to explore the great outdoors and said: &#8220;Over the past year, nature has been our sanctuary. This Mother\u2019s Day, let us celebrate Mother Nature and recognise how our bond with the natural <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/world-news\/\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">world<\/a> can help not only nurture our inner selves, but remind us too of the role we play within the rich tapestry of life. C&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36875271\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36875271\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.46\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A photo of a two-year-old Prince William with his late mother Princess Diana \" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36875271.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Prince-of-Wales-and-Princess-of-Wales-Mothers-day-image.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36875271.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Prince-of-Wales-and-Princess-of-Wales-Mothers-day-image.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36875271.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Prince-of-Wales-and-Princess-of-Wales-Mothers-day-image.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36875271.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Prince-of-Wales-and-Princess-of-Wales-Mothers-day-image.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"A photo of a two-year-old Prince William with his late mother Princess Diana \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">A photo of a two-year-old Prince William with his late mother Princess Diana <cite aria-label=\"Image: PA\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: PA)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In 2024, Kensington Palace was plunged into chaos after its Mother\u2019s Day post caused a stir around the world, with Kate issuing an apology for editing a public apology for editing a family photograph.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Kate admitted to making several changes to a picture, released to celebrate Mother\u2019s Day, showing her embracing her three children at their Windsor home. The future queen said sorry for the &#8220;confusion&#8221; over the digitally altered image, which caused the world\u2019s biggest photo agencies to delete it from their libraries accessed by millions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It was only a few days later that the world learnt Kate had been grappling with her cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment in an emotional video, as she announced she would be temporarily stepping back from royal duties.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36870386\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36870386\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The late Queen with King Charles and Princess Anne in 1953\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36870386.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_The-late-Queen-with-King-Charles-and-Princess-Anne-in-1953.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36870386.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_The-late-Queen-with-King-Charles-and-Princess-Anne-in-1953.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36870386.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_The-late-Queen-with-King-Charles-and-Princess-Anne-in-1953.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36870386.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_The-late-Queen-with-King-Charles-and-Princess-Anne-in-1953.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The late Queen with King Charles and Princess Anne in 1953\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The late Queen with King Charles and Princess Anne in 1953<cite aria-label=\"Image: PA\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: PA)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">With William taking a turn to mark Mother&#8217;s Day yesterday, he posted a snap showing him as a two-year-old with his mum in a field of flowers at Highgrove, Gloucestershire, in 1984.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">William\u2019s signed message said: \u201cRemembering my mother, today and every day. Thinking of all those who are remembering someone they love today. Happy Mother\u2019s Day. W\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Diana, who died aged 36 following a road accident in Paris on August 31 1997, would have turned 65 on July 1 this year. The <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">royal family<\/a> also posted a selection of photos on social media to mark Mother\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">They included a photo of the King and his sister Anne, now the Princess Royal, at Balmoral, <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/scotland\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Scotland<\/a>, in 1953 with their mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II. The family are seated on a garden bench with the Queen\u2019s corgi, Sue, in the background.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The photograph was taken before the births of Charles\u2019 younger brothers, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Edward, now the Duke of Edinburgh. 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