61 years old music veteran Madonna shares series of throwback snaps 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

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.'