Madonna, 61, wishes HERSELF a Happy Father's Day as she shares a series of throwback images with her six children
Madonna wished herself a Happy Father's Day as she rang in the occasion by sharing sweet images of her children on her Instagram on Sunday.
The Queen of Pop, 61, took the international celebration as an opportunity to praise 'every parent out there doing their best'.
The Like A Prayer hitmaker has a total of six kids; Lourdes Leon, 23, with ex Carlos Leon, Rocco Ritchie, 19, and adopted son David Banda, 14, with former husband Guy Ritchie, as well as her other adopted kids Mercy James, also 14, and twins Estere and Stella, seven.
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Parenthood: Madonna wished herself a Happy Father's Day as she rang in the occasion by sharing images of her kids on her Instagram on Sunday (pictured with daughter Lourdes, 23)
In a sweet tribute to mothers and fathers across the world, the musician penned: 'Happy Fathers Day to Me and to every parent out there doing their best to Nurture, Guide, Inspire and Teach! #lola #rocco #david #mercyjames #estere #stella.' (sic)
One of the photos the singer uploaded to her account showed her resting her head on her eldest daughter's shoulder, while another saw her cuddle up to David, Mercy, Estere and Stella, who were all sporting matching ensembles.
The media personality took a trip down memory lane as she uploaded a image of her lookalike son Rocco from their bonding holiday in Malawi in the summer of 2016.
![Large family: The Queen of Pop, 61, shared a shot of herself cuddling up to her adopted kids David Banda, 14, Mercy James, also 14, and twins Estere and Stella, seven](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/06/22/10/29905246-8446549-image-a-37_1592816427288.jpg)
Large family: The Queen of Pop, 61, shared a shot of herself cuddling up to her adopted kids David Banda, 14, Mercy James, also 14, and twins Estere and Stella, seven
![Just the two of us: The musician took a trip down memory lane as she uploaded a image of her lookalike son Rocco, 19, from their bonding holiday in Malawi in the summer of 2016](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/06/22/10/29905250-8446549-image-a-36_1592816425156.jpg)
Just the two of us: The musician took a trip down memory lane as she uploaded a image of her lookalike son Rocco, 19, from their bonding holiday in Malawi in the summer of 2016
![Doting mum: The songstress took the international celebration as an opportunity to praise 'every parent out there doing their best'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/06/22/10/29905256-8446549-image-a-35_1592816401727.jpg)
Doting mum: The songstress took the international celebration as an opportunity to praise 'every parent out there doing their best'
![Cheery: The media personality pulled an animated facial expression as she shared a hug with Mercy in a village](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/06/22/09/29905258-8446549-image-a-34_1592816395754.jpg)
Cheery: The media personality pulled an animated facial expression as she shared a hug with Mercy in a village
In more pictures, the media personality pulled an animated facial expression as she shared a hug with Mercy in a village from a getaway, and posed up a storm while taking a selfie with one of her twin daughters.
While she leads an incredibly busy lifestyle, Madonna ensures she always makes time for her brood.
In 2006, the artist adopted David from the Home of Hope in Malawi as he was battled pneumonia and malaria at the time.
The award-winning songwriter previously admitted she struggled with the criticism she faced when adopting the little boy she was trying to save.
![Selfie game! The blonde beauty pictured posing up a storm with one of her twin daughters](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/06/22/09/29905244-8446549-image-a-33_1592816393099.jpg)
Selfie game! The blonde beauty pictured posing up a storm with one of her twin daughters
![Caring: While she leads an incredibly busy lifestyle, Madonna ensures she always makes time for her brood](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/06/22/09/29905242-8446549-image-a-32_1592816390589.jpg)
![In her footsteps: The 4 Minutes star flashed a peace sign while her daughter followed suit](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/06/22/09/29905238-8446549-image-a-31_1592816388306.jpg)
Caring: While she leads an incredibly busy lifestyle, Madonna ensures she always makes time for her brood
![Go big or go home! Madonna celebrated her 60th birthday in style by renting a 28-room luxury riad near the Marrakech medina in Morocco (pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/06/22/09/29905240-8446549-image-a-30_1592816383815.jpg)
Go big or go home! Madonna celebrated her 60th birthday in style by renting a 28-room luxury riad near the Marrakech medina in Morocco (pictured)
In an interview with PEOPLE, she said: 'In my mind, I was thinking, "Wait a minute. I’m trying to save somebody’s life. Why are you all s****ing on me right now?’ I did everything by the book.'
David is a keen footballer and in August 2017, Madonna moved to Lisbon after David joined the Benfica football team youth academy.
Madonna adopted Mercy three years later, before choosing to legally care for twins Estere and and Stella in 2017.
![Strong bond: Madonna shared a rare photo of all six of her children spending Thanksgiving in Malawi back in 2018](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/06/22/10/6514630-8446549-Her_family_Madonna_shared_a_rare_photo_of_all_SIX_of_her_childre-a-40_1592817214631.jpg)
Strong bond: Madonna shared a rare photo of all six of her children spending Thanksgiving in Malawi back in 2018
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