Royal Fans Are Emotional After Prince William Shares Never-Before-Seen Photo Of Princess Diana For Mother's Day: 'Thank You For Sharing This Happy Memory'

March 16, 2026 by Julia DeKorte
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Over the weekend, the United Kingdom celebrated Mother’s Day, and Prince William commemorated the day by posted a never-before-seen photo of him and Princess Diana. Royal fans couldn’t help but gush over the sweet photo of toddler-sized Prince William and a young Princess Diana. Keep reading for more information.

Prince William Posts Unseen Photo Of Princess Diana

The photo in question is an older photo set in a field of wildflowers that nearly reached Prince William’s shoulders, who’s a toddler in the shot. His mother, Princess Diana, kneels next to him, wearing a bright pink crewneck sweater with a white collar peaking out. While Diana is smiling at the camera, baby William is gazing down at the flowers around him.

The Prince and Princess of Wales Instagram account posted the photo, and William added the caption, “Remembering my mother, today and every day. Thinking of all those who are remembering someone they love today. Happy Mother’s Day. W.”

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Social Media Reactions

The post received over 800,000 likes and thousands of comments from adoring fans. "Such a beautiful photo," one person commented. "Your mum would be very proud of you, William!"

"The most beautiful Lady Diana with the future King," another person commented. "What a beautiful photo!"

"Carrying her legacy on with honor!" posted the next user. "She was a beauty!"

"She helped shape the wonderful person you have become!" reads another comment. "She is a part of you.""She was and still an icon and a legend," another user wrote. "Queen of people's hearts!"

"Thank you for sharing this memory with us!" a final commenter wrote.

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Julia DeKorte is a New York-based writer. A graduate of the Columbia Publishing Course, Julia covers celebrity and brand news for SheFinds, reviews toys and games for People of Play, and loves cooking for her family, walking her dogs, and running outside, preferably in view of the ocean.