The Princess of Wales is beloved the world over for her grace and charm, as well as the respect she clearly has for her royal role.
A large part of this duty is ensuring her children are properly readied for their futures - a task that has been at the heart of everything she has done.
Even during her chemotherapy treatment for cancer, the Princess has kept Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis at the centre of every decision, and they have surely brought a light during the darkest times.
While there is still some a while to go, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond explains why this summer will provide the Princess with a reason to be positive.