Marking a milestone on their family’s social media channels, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis penned a heartfelt message for their father, Prince William, on Father’s Day. This sweet tribute, signed “G, C, & L,”  marked the first time the young royals had directly contributed to their parents’ official social media presence. The post was accompanied by a heartwarming photograph, likely taken by their mother, the Princess of Wales, showcasing the close bond between Prince William and his children.

The post on X reads, “We love you, Papa. Happy Father’s Day”, followed by two red hearts.

The heartwarming photo, captured by Kate Middleton, shows a relaxed Prince William with his arms around his children, gazing out at the Norfolk coastline. The picture was reportedly taken during a family trip last month.

We love you, Papa. Happy Father’s Day G, C & L

The Princess of Wales, 2024 pic.twitter.com/kI9AFV2XmT

— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) June 16, 2024

Earlier on Sunday, William shared his own Father’s Day tribute to his father, King Charles III. The prince posted a photograph from his childhood, showing him playing football with the King in the gardens of Kensington Palace. The picture, taken on 12 June 1984, captures the nearly two-year-old prince smiling as he kicks a brightly coloured football. Just a few months after this photo was taken, William’s younger brother, the Duke of Sussex, was born.

The post is personally signed off by the prince, with the caption: “Happy Father’s Day, Pa.”

Happy Father’s Day, Pa. W pic.twitter.com/pjGuB2iLQ1

— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) June 16, 2024

The Father’s Day post, featuring a football theme, could be a way to show support for the England team playing in Euro 2024 this evening.

Prince Williams wished his father King Charles III on the occasion of Father’s Day. The Prince of Wales shared a throwback picture from his childhood album to mark the occasion.

In the frame, we can see little William playing with his dad in a garden.  Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June. This year, it is marked on June 16.

The note attached to the picture, shared on X (formerly Twitter) read, “Happy Father’s Day, Pa. W.”

Happy Father’s Day, Pa. W pic.twitter.com/pjGuB2iLQ1

— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) June 16, 2024

The post comes a day after the UK Royals celebrated King Charles’ official birthday with the ‘Trooping the Colour’ ceremony. 

Sharing pictures from the British monarch’s big day, the official account of the Prince and Princess of Wales said, “A memorable day at The King’s Birthday Parade. From the Irish Guards Trooping their colour to seeing so many faces on the Mall, thank you for making it a day to remember.”

A memorable day at The King’s Birthday Parade. From the Irish Guards Trooping their colour to seeing so many faces on the Mall, thank you for making it a day to remember. ????️ pic.twitter.com/UG74aGcKFX

— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) June 15, 2024

In a follow-up post, the Prince and Princess of Wales expressed their gratitude and said, “Thank you to everyone involved in Trooping the Colour. Always in awe of the work that goes into putting together such an incredible afternoon.”

Thank you to everyone involved in Trooping the Colour. Always in awe of the work that goes into putting together such an incredible afternoon ????????????@RoyalFamilypic.twitter.com/9UaYRXyi81

— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) June 15, 2024

This year’s Trooping the Colour ceremony was more special as it marked Kate Middleton’s first appearance after her cancer diagnosis. For the special day, Kate, whose Royal name is Princess Catherine,  picked a white dress. She was spotted riding a carriage to Buckingham Palace. 

All set for The King’s Birthday Parade! pic.twitter.com/jbangtZvA3

— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) June 15, 2024

Kate Middleton announced in March she was having treatment after cancer was found following abdominal surgery she underwent at the start of the year.
Announcing her return, Kate shared a picture of herself on X (formerly Twitter) and said, “I have been blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the last couple of months. It really has made the world of difference to William and me and has helped us both through some of the harder times.”

She had said, “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 have been blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the last couple of months. It really has made the world of difference to William and me and has helped us both through some of the harder times.

I am making good progress, but as anyone going… pic.twitter.com/J1jTlgwRU8

— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) June 14, 2024

Kate also thanked everyone for their “continued understanding, and to all of you who have so bravely shared your stories with me.”