Charles and William receive royal greetings

London. The royals greeted each other with personal messages on Father's Day – and the younger generation also participated. “We love you, Dad. Happy Father's Day,” it said on Sunday The official X account of Kensington Palace Heir to the throne Prince William, 41, and his three children are pictured hugging on the beach. Picture taken this year by William's wife, Princess Kate.

The message is signed “G, C & L” – so it comes from William's children Prince George (10), Princess Charlotte (9) and Prince Louis (6). They also posted a heart emoji. This is the first time a message from the siblings has appeared on Kensington Palace's social media, the Telegraph newspaper wrote.

William had already returned to King Charles III. Skilled. “Happy Father's Day, Pa,” King's eldest son wrote in X. He also posted a picture of himself as a little boy playing ball with his father. The message is signed “W”. In England, Father's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June every year.

William's relationship with Charles, 75, has reportedly grown closer in recent years. On the other hand, the relationship with the youngest son Prince Harry (39) is considered difficult. In many interviews and in his biography, Harry has repeatedly criticized his father.

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