Father’s Day. Prince William shares heartwarming photo with Charles III taken in 1984

“Happy Father’s Day Pa,” she soberly captioned this Sunday, June 16. To mark this special day, which is held at the same time in France, Prince William paid tribute to King Charles III with a photo shared on Instagram. The latter is seen in a gray double-breasted suit playing ball with his eldest son on a bright summer day. In the photo, 2-year-old William is very recognizable, with his blond hair straightened, dressed in denim overalls and boots. According to several Anglo-Saxon media, the photo was taken on June 12, 1984 in the gardens of Kensington Palace.

Prince William, who is also the father of three children from his union with Kate Middleton, George, Charlotte and Louis, also celebrated his family. “We love you, Dad. Happy Father’s Day,” his generation posted in a post accompanied by a photo. With their backs to the camera, they appear united, staring at the horizon on a beach in England. The photo was taken in 2024 by photography enthusiast Kate Middleton.

And the photo is more touching because it was taken in a tragic context. Indeed, the Princess of Wales announced she had cancer last March, revealing she had to step away from the public eye for several months due to the side effects of her chemotherapy. While all Britons are worried about his health, he made his first appearance at the Trooping the Color parade in honor of his father-in-law, King Charles III, this Saturday, June 15. So we can imagine that this image captured a very intimate moment for the family.