Catherine leads Father’s Day tributes as stars share candid family photographs

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge paid tribute to their dads over the weekend with two beautiful photos, as families across the United Kingdom and United States of America celebrated Father’s Day. While in Australia Father’s Day is celebrated in September, in America and the UK it’s held much earlier, this year on June 21.

The royal couple led the tributes on Sunday, taking to social media to mark the special day by sharing two gorgeous family snaps on their official Instagram page. In the first photo, which was taken by the duchess, Prince William and his father Prince Charles can be seen smiling happily together, with Charles leaning into his son for a comforting hug. While in the second a young Catherine is perched on her dad Michael Middleton’s knee.

Royal fans were delighted with the photographs, with many saying how happy they were to see the gorgeous snaps of the family. Meanwhile, others noted how similar Catherine looked to her children Prince George and Prince Louis when she was younger.

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“I love seeing pictures that the Duchess of Cambridge takes,” @emmaneville86 commented on the Instagram post. “It’s lovely to see through the eyes of the ones closest”

“What a lovely photo of Prince Charles and William,” @mich_penn said. While @tiffanyr.m added: “Prince George and Prince Louis totally look like the duchess when she was younger!”

Meanwhile, the royal family also shared a beautiful photo of Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II from their younger years to celebrate Father’s Day, and another of Prince Charles with his two sons Prince Harry and Prince William.

“Whether you are a father, a dad, a daddy or a pa, wishing you a Happy Father’s Day!” the post read.

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Princess Eugenie also took to social media to thank her dad Prince Andrew and her father-in-law George Brooksbank for supporting her over the years in a sweet post on Instagram. The 30-year-old shared an absolutely adorable throwback snap from her childhood of herself and her father sitting outside drinking out of matching blue plastic cups. While the second photo showed George lined up for a photo with the rest of his family, including Eugenie and her husband Jack.

“Happy Father’s Day to my father and father-in-law and to all fathers celebrating today and everyday …” she captioned the post.

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But, the royals weren’t the only ones to celebrate the special day, with celebrities across America also taking to social media to pay tribute to their dads. Michael Douglas was one of the first to do so, posting a snap of himself and his late father Kirk Douglas, who sadly passed away in February this year.

“I miss him so much! Cherish your dad while you have him,” Michael wrote on the post.

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His wife Catherine Zeta-Jones also followed suit, posting a family snap to her Instagram account to share their love for Michael. Catherine sat front and centre in the throwback snap, with her son Dylan on her lap. She looked up lovingly at Michael who held their daughter Carys. Meanwhile, Michael’s eldest son Cameron – whom he shares with ex-wife Diandra Luker – sat with his arm around his dad.

“We love you Michael, Happy Father’s Day my love,” Catherine captioned the photo.

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Meanwhile, back in Australia Bindi Irwin also took the opportunity to remember her father Steve. While Australia doesn’t celebrate Father’s Day until September, Bindi’s mum Terri hails from America, as well as her husband Chandler. In the gorgeous throwback snap Steve could be seen smiling happily at the camera, with a young Bindi sat in his lap.

“You will always be my superhero,” Bindi wrote alongside the photo.

Fans also took the time to remember the Crocodile Hunter, with many saying how much they wished Steve was still around today to see how much his children and wife have accomplished.

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“Happy Father’s Day to your dad, Bindi. He was amazing and I look up to him so much and I wish he could be there with you, Robert and you mom [sic] today, but he is always with you in your hearts watching over you!” @bekkah_1701 commented. “I hope you family has an amazing Father’s Day today.”

“He was the whole world’s superhero!” @dandy.mandy.candy said. “Happy Father’s Day to your dad. He is greatly missed.” While @onne87 added: “He is still missed. Was a very special man. Loved his adventures. You can be proud of who he was and what he gave to others.”