She’s just like her mum! Royal fans go wild over how much the Duchess of Cambridge looks like mother Carole Middleton after Kensington Palace shares throwback Mother’s Day snap
- Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared a Mother’s Day throwback yesterday
- Photo shows Carole Middleton cradling daughter Kate as a baby
- Royal fans noted how similar Carole looks to the Duchess of Cambridge today
Royal fans have gone wild over the striking similarity between the Duchess of Cambridge and her mother Carole Middleton in two recent Instagram snaps.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared a photo of Carole cradling a baby Kate to mark Mother’s Day yesterday, and many followers noted how much Mrs Middleton, then 27, looks like her 38-year-old daughter today.
The strong family resemblance was pointed out by another of Instagram fan accounts, including MiddletonMaven.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared a photo of Carole cradling a baby Kate to mark Mother’s Day yesterday, and many followers noted how much Mrs Middleton, then 27, looks like her 38-year-old daughter today. Pictured right, Kate on a recent visit to 111 workers
The strong family resemblance was pointed out by another of Instagram fan accounts, including MiddletonMaven. Pictured, royal fans commenting on the post
One follower posted: ‘Wow! I never noticed such a strong similarity before. Beautiful.’
Another added: ‘Omg they look so alike!! Beautiful ladies.’ A third wrote: ‘Good genes run in the family!’
The photo of Carole and baby Kate was one of a number shared on the Kensington Palace Royal Instagram account yesterday.
The Duke, 37, and Duchess of Cambridge, 38, penned: ‘To mothers new and old and families spending today together and apart – we are thinking of you all at this difficult time. Happy Mother’s Day.’
Royal followers were quick to note the similarity between Kate and Carole on Instagram
The other images included a previously unseen snap of the duke and duchess giving George, six, and Princess Charlotte, four, a piggyback and one of William and brother Prince Harry as youngsters with their late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.
They also shared a photo of a card made by six-year-old George for his mother.
And fans from across the globe were delighted by the touching post – and thanked the royals for sharing during this difficult time.
Taking to the Kensington Palace Royal Instagram account, the Duke, 37, and Duchess of Cambridge, 38, posted a selection of photos to celebrate Mother’s Day yesterday. Pictured, Prince William and Kate Middleton with their children in Norfolk
The royal couple shared an adorable card Prince George made to celebrate Mother’s Day (pictured)
In another photo, Prince Harry and Prince William, dressed in the same outfit, can be seen smiling alongside their mother, the late Princess Diana (pictured)
‘We need more content like this in this difficult time! thank you. sincerely yours, from Indonesian royal watcher,’ wrote one, while a second enthused: ‘3 beautiful and very loving mothers. Happy Mother’s Day to all Mums. I love Prince George’s card. Super cute.’
A third praised: ‘Aww we love all 4 photos! Happy Mother’s Day. Mummies are our super heroes,’ while a fourth added: ‘Oh such a lovely inspiring post – thank you.’
Meanwhile, the royal family shared a black and white image of the Queen, then Princess Elizabeth, in 1951 with her mother, Queen Elizabeth, holding on to their hats as they arrived at Westminster Abbey for a wedding.
The royal family shared a black and white image of the Queen, then Princess Elizabeth, in 1951 with her mother, Queen Elizabeth, holding on to their hats as they arrived at Westminster Abbey for a wedding.