The three young royals shared an adorable picture taken by their mum, Princess Kate, on social media to mark Father’s Day in the UK.
Along with the image, in which the Wales children can be seen hugging their dad as they look out towards the ocean, the children wrote: “We love you, Papa. Happy Father’s Day.”
While the Wales children are often seen in photos and videos shared on Kensington Palace’s social media channels, it is the first time a message has been signed off with “G, C & L”.
The Daily Telegraph has reported the photo was taken last month at a beach in Norfolk, apparently when the children were on school holidays.
William also had a special message for his father, King Charles today and shared an old photo of the pair from when William was just a young boy in 1984.
The royal family were all smiles as they appeared on the balcony for Trooping the Colour. Photo / AP
Alongside a photo of himself as a toddler wearing a striped T-shirt and blue overalls, the 75-year-old monarch’s eldest son captioned the post: “Happy Father’s Day, Pa. W.”
It comes just one day after the royal family put on a united front as they attending Trooping the Colour - a celebration of Charles’ birthday.
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) June 16, 2024
Kate is currently undergoing cancer treatment and revealed on Friday, just one day before the annual event was due to take place, that she would be making her long-awaited return to the public eye.
Despite her attendance, Palace aides were quick to state the announcement does not meant the mother of three is returning to public duties but will attempt to partake in some engagements over the northern hemisphere’s summer.
Thanking the public for their messages of support, Kate said in her statement: “It really has made the world of difference to William and me and has helped us both through some of the harder times,” she said.
Kate made her first royal appearance in over six months on Saturday. Photo / AP
“I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days.
“On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to your body resting. But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well.
“My treatment is ongoing and will be for a few more months.
“On the days I feel well enough, it is a joy to engage with school life, spend personal time on the things that give me energy and positivity, as well as starting to do a little work from home.”
She added: “I’m looking forward to attending The King’s Birthday Parade this weekend with my family and hope to join a few public engagements over the summer, but equally knowing I am not out of the woods yet.
“I am learning how to be patient, especially with uncertainty. Taking each day as it comes, listening to my body, and allowing myself to take this much-needed time to heal.”
She finished by saying: “Thank you so much for your continued understanding, and to all of you who have so bravely shared your stories with me.”
It was widely reported that the Princess attended Trooping the Colour so that her three children would not have to ride in a carriage without an adult.
Kate appeared in good spirits as she stood on the Buckingham Palace balcony along with her children, William, King Charles, Queen Camilla and other senior royals.
