Overview
- Kensington Palace posted a previously unseen portrait of Prince William with Princess Charlotte on Sunday, June 21, captioned “Happy birthday and Father’s Day to the best Papa in the World! We love you very much. C, G, C & L.”
- Photographer Matt Porteous shot the image in the Kensington Palace gardens after Trooping the Colour on June 13, and the post was published to mark William’s 44th birthday.
- The Royal Family account separately shared an archival Father’s Day photo of King Charles with his late father Prince Philip, while Meghan Markle published an unseen photo of Prince Harry with Archie and Lilibet.
- Multiple outlets report that Harry and Meghan may visit the UK next month and that a royal residence has been offered for their stay, but the couple have not confirmed travel plans or accepted accommodation.
- The portrait caps a busy week of public engagements for William and Catherine and underscores how curated social-media images are being used to shape public views of family life and any potential thaw between the two branches of the family.