**Naija Edition: Prince William Shares Rare Childhood Photo of Himself and Princess Diana on UK Mother's Day** In celebration of UK Mother's Day, also known as Mothering Sunday, which fell on March 15, 2026, Prince William, the Prince of Wales, shared a heartwarming childhood photo with his late mother, Princess Diana, on Instagram. The photo, taken in 1984 at Highgrove House, shows a sweet William, then just two years old, holding hands with his mother amidst a beautiful field of flowers. This rare photo was a poignant tribute to William's mother, who passed away in 1997 after a tragic car accident in Paris, when William was 15 years old. In his caption, the 43-year-old prince expressed his love and gratitude to his mother, while also acknowledging the pain of those who have lost their mothers. This Mother's Day, many families across the United Kingdom came together to celebrate their mothers and maternal figures. King Charles III and Queen Camilla also shared their own tributes on Instagram, featuring photos of Queen Elizabeth II and Camilla with her late mother, Rosalind Shand. Interestingly, UK Mother's Day, also known as Mothering Sunday, has a unique history that dates back to a Christian custom when people would return to their "mother church" during the period of Lent, exactly three weeks before Easter. Over time, the day evolved into an occasion for families to reunite and celebrate mothers. Unlike in the United States, where Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May, UK Mother's Day falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent, which means the date changes every year, but always falls in March. In Nigeria, we have our own way of celebrating mothers and maternal figures, with various cultural and traditional festivals held across the country. As for Catherine, Princess of Wales, who shares three children with William, she chose not to post a public tribute this year, but her love and appreciation for her mother figure are no doubt felt by her family and fans alike.