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Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis write to 'Granny Diana' in heartfelt letters

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are doting parents to three children

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Hanna Fillingham
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared a series of incredible letters from their three children on Mother's Day, which were written to their late grandmother, Princess Diana.

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The handwritten notes were shared by Prince William and Kate Middleton on their official Kensington Palace Instagram account on Sunday, to mark the special day.

In the first letter, seven-year-old Prince George wrote: "Dear Granny Diana, Happy happy Mother's Day. I love you very much and think of you always, sending lots of love from George xxx."

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The little boy had also drawn Diana a beautiful picture of a sunset, trees and birds flying in the sky. 

The second letter, accompanied by love heart and stickers, was written by Princess Charlotte, five. The little girl wrote: "Dear Granny Diana, I am thinking of you on Mother's Day, I love you very much. Papa is missing you. Lots of love Charlotte xxx."

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The third letter featured an adorable love heart drawing from two-year-old Prince Louis, which was accompanied by his name.

The post was accompanied by the message: "This year Mother’s Day will be different once again.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's children wrote letters to Princess Diana on Mother's Day

"Many of us will be apart from our loved ones, but looking forward to a time in the not too distant future when we can give our mother a hug again.

"But for those experiencing bereavement, today may be particularly challenging.

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"Each year on Mother’s Day, George, Charlotte and Louis make cards remembering their Granny, Diana, for William.

"Whatever your circumstances, we are thinking of you this Mother’s Day."

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Princess Diana with a young Prince William

Fans were quick to comment on the sweet gesture, with one writing: "This is a beautiful way to honour Diana," while another wrote: "What a lovely tribute, thanks for sharing these."

A third added: "What beautiful artwork! Creative and full of love, what every grandparent loves. What a special way to make grandparents part of our lives even if they aren’t with us anymore. Beautiful."

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