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Volunteers clean vandalised Hayling Island cafe for Mother's Day • Apr. 2, 2025, 2:11 AM ET (BBC)
Royals celebrate UK Mother's Day: Princess Kate, Duchess Meghan, King Charles share snaps • Apr. 1, 2025, 1:52 AM ET (USA Today)
Kate says nature is family's 'sanctuary' in Mother's Day message • Mar. 31, 2025, 6:24 AM ET (BBC)
UK weather: sunshine and warmth to return for Mother’s Day • Mar. 28, 2025, 11:46 PM ET (The Guardian)

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Anna Jarvis
American social activist