This summer is all about family for Kate Middleton and Prince William. On Tuesday, they shared a glimpse of their special moments on Instagram: the Prince and Princess of Wales posted a series of photos under the title “Summer Rewind,” revealing some precious moments from the past few months in a photo carousel with some very Instagram-worthy looks.
The series opens with a particularly touching image: William and Kate sitting on the grass, surrounded by their three children—Prince George, who just celebrated his 13th birthday, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, 8. The heartwarming family portrait captures a moment of togetherness before an important new chapter for the eldest, who is set to begin boarding school at Eton College this fall.
“Thank you to everyone who has made the last few months so special!” reads the caption.
But this retrospective isn’t limited to private moments. The royal couple also offers a behind-the-scenes look at their many official engagements. Among the images shared are photos of Kate and William in front of Buckingham Palace during a garden party held on May 8, where the heir to the throne appeared wearing an elegant top hat and the princess wore a stunning polka-dot ensemble.
The royal family also made headlines this summer with an appearance at Wimbledon. Kate, a huge tennis fan, presented the trophy to the winner of the women’s tournament, Linda Noskova—a moment captured in the video montage accompanying the post.
Other clips highlight the causes that are particularly close to the couple’s hearts. Kate is seen talking with a former patient at The Christie cancer center during her visit in June. For his part, William was photographed speaking with the renowned British naturalist and television presenter David Attenborough during the celebration of his 100th birthday.
Among other notable encounters, William can be seen sharing a ride on an iconic London bus with his friend Robert Irwin to attend the Earthshot Prize Impact Assembly. He also posed for a photo with Emma Watson and Benedict Cumberbatch during a forum dedicated to the Royal Foundation’s United for Wildlife initiative, held during Climate Action Week in London.
Between family moments, public appearances, and charitable engagements, this retrospective offers a glimpse into a particularly emotional summer for the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Originally published in Vanity Fair France.