Royals celebrate 1st Mothers Day without Queen Elizabeth II

The royal family  shared a few  photos  as they marked their first   Mother's Day  following Queen Elizabeth II's passing. 

Prince William and Kate Middleton  dropped two new shots clicked by  the family's trusted photographer, Matt Porteus, taken on the same day as their family's Christmas card photo. 

The first picture shows Kate  sitting in a tree with her three kids - George, Charlotte and Louis. 

The second then saw the Duchess of Rothesay  carrying toddler Louis in her arms. 

"Happy Mother’s Day from our family to yours,"  wrote William and Kate  as caption. 

The post which amassed around  350,000 likes a little over  an hour after being shared , garnered tender comments from fans worldwide. 

"Happy Mother’s Day to you Catherine. It is so clear to see through the pictures how wonderful and doting mum you are. Have an amazing day," one fan writes. 

Another noted, "Now that’s what you call a family tree." 

Queen Camilla  and King Charles also share their own Mother's Day pictures 

Specifically honoring    late mother's  who have passed away, Queen Consort Camilla and Prince Charles released Mother's Day clicks. 

"To all mothers everywhere, and to those who may be missing their mums today, we are thinking of you and wishing you a special #MothersDay," the post read.

The first of the two  photos showcase  young Queen Elizabeth II  proudly holding a toddler  Charles during a photo call  while the second featured Camilla standing with her mother  Rosalind Shand, flashing a bright smile.