A year later, the controversy has largely been forgotten, but seems to have set a precedent in Kensington Palace. On March 30, Kate Middleton celebrated Mother's Day in a completely different way than her Instagram followers have been accustomed to in recent years.

This Sunday, March 30, the UK celebrates Mothering Sunday—the British version of Mother’s Day. As always, the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, marked the day. But this year, instead of a family photo,

Princess Kate captioned her post, "Over the past year, nature has been our sanctuary. This Mother's Day, let us celebrate Mother Nature and recognize how our bond with the natural