The Princess of Wales has broken with tradition this Mother's Day by sharing a nature-themed video instead of her usual family photographs.
Kate, 43, typically marks the occasion with images featuring her three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
The change comes exactly one year after she faced significant scrutiny over an edited family photo posted for Mother's Day 2024.
The video, shared on the royal couple's official social media accounts, showcased various natural environments across the UK.
Viewers were treated to scenes of woodlands, fields, beaches and ocean vistas, with intimate details like an unfurling daisy and a ladybird on grass.
An accompanying message signed "C" read: "Over the past year, nature has been our sanctuary. This Mother's Day, let us celebrate Mother Nature."
The decision marks a significant shift following last year's Mother's Day controversy.
In 2024, Kate took the rare step of issuing a personal apology after sharing a family portrait that was later revealed to have been digitally altered.
"Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing," she acknowledged at the time. "I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused."
The nature-themed video appears to reflect Kate's personal journey over the past year.
Her message highlighted how "our bond with the natural world can help not only nurture our inner selves, but remind us too of the role we play within the rich tapestry of life."
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The approach suggests nature has been a source of comfort during what has been a challenging period for the princess.
The video release represents a different approach in royal communications strategy following last year's photo editing controversy.
This approach also avoids potential scrutiny over photo editing while still maintaining her personal touch with the signature "C."
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Kate, 43, typically marks the occasion with images featuring her three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
The change comes exactly one year after she faced significant scrutiny over an edited family photo posted for Mother's Day 2024.
The video, shared on the royal couple's official social media accounts, showcased various natural environments across the UK.
Viewers were treated to scenes of woodlands, fields, beaches and ocean vistas, with intimate details like an unfurling daisy and a ladybird on grass.
An accompanying message signed "C" read: "Over the past year, nature has been our sanctuary. This Mother's Day, let us celebrate Mother Nature."
The decision marks a significant shift following last year's Mother's Day controversy.
In 2024, Kate took the rare step of issuing a personal apology after sharing a family portrait that was later revealed to have been digitally altered.
"Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing," she acknowledged at the time. "I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused."
The nature-themed video appears to reflect Kate's personal journey over the past year.
Her message highlighted how "our bond with the natural world can help not only nurture our inner selves, but remind us too of the role we play within the rich tapestry of life."
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The approach suggests nature has been a source of comfort during what has been a challenging period for the princess.
The video release represents a different approach in royal communications strategy following last year's photo editing controversy.
This approach also avoids potential scrutiny over photo editing while still maintaining her personal touch with the signature "C."
Find Out More...