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Royal Instagram: William, Charlotte Hug in Uniform for Father’s Day

6/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The royal family posted an Instagram photo of Prince William hugging Princess Charlotte in Kensington Palace gardens on June 21, 2026 to mark 44th birthday and Father’s Day.
Image shows them in same Welsh Guards ceremonial uniform they wore at the June 13 Trooping the Colour.
King Charles III posted a tribute with a historic photo of himself and Prince Philip, then sent wishes to William via Instagram Stories.

History

Historical Context

After the 1969 BBC-ITV documentary ‘Royal Family’ reached an estimated 350 million viewers, the monarchy began using new media to stay relevant. In 2016 it launched the official Instagram account @theroyalfamily, and by 2019 Instagram’s Stories feature served 500 million daily users, giving Prince William a platform to share personal milestones and sustain public interest.

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Story summary

The royal family posted an Instagram photo of Prince William hugging Princess Charlotte in Kensington Palace gardens on June 21, 2026 to mark 44th birthday and Father’s Day.
Image shows them in same Welsh Guards ceremonial uniform they wore at the June 13 Trooping the Colour.
King Charles III posted a tribute with a historic photo of himself and Prince Philip, then sent wishes to William via Instagram Stories.

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