Kate Middleton and Prince William don’t share photos of their children often.
And the couple have been even more private than usual since Kate was first diagnosed with cancer.
So it was quite a surprise when the Prince and Princess of Wales celebrated Father’s Day by posting a photo of their children, along with captions written by the kids.
A big weekend for Kate Middleton
Despite her health problems, Kate managed to attend Trooping the Colour on Saturday.
The ceremony celebrating the King’s official birthday is one of the biggest events on the royal calendar.
For the past several weeks, it looked like Kate wouldn’t be able to attend, but she did end up waving to the crowd with her family, much to the delight of fans.
Kate Middleton and her children wish William a happy Father’s Day
Kate followed that performance with another shocking one:
She celebrated Father’s Day by posting a photo of William enjoying the beach with the kids.
The caption read, “We love you, Dad. Happy Father’s Day – G, C and L”, which also credits Kate for taking the photo.
“G, C and L” are of course George, Charlotte and Louise.
A subtle historical moment
At first glance, this post doesn’t seem like a big deal. After all, it’s just a normal message written on Father’s Day.
but as Vanity Fair As noted, the headline marks “the first public message from the king’s grandchildren.”
And since the royal family doesn’t make any public statements without considering the ramifications, you can be sure this was a well-thought-out move.
It’s been an extremely challenging year for the royal family, with both Kate and Charles battling cancer.
This message from the younger generation appears to be a subtle way of reassuring the public that the institutions and traditions they value are in good hands.
Queen Elizabeth II continues to remind her supporters that the Crown is bigger than her or any individual monarch.
And it looks like Will and Kate have taken this message to heart.
Insiders say the royal family is optimistic about Charles’ chances of a full recovery.
But the message from Prince William and Kate Middleton’s children is a welcome reminder that there’s no uncertainty regarding the future of the crown.