We all have a unique bond with our fathers, as father's day approaches we take a look at a few father-son duo's and their special relationship.

Our cover star Calum Best and his dad George

 

His football-legend dad's boozing almost ruined his life. But Calum Best is using the harrowing experiences to help other kids with alcoholic parents. "Dear Dad, I know you loved me, but it would have meant so much if you could have shown me. I think often about the relationship we could have built together; the fun we'd have had." Read our full interview with Calum Best in this month's issue, as he talks about his struggles with growing up with an alcholic father and how that has encoraged him to become a patron of the National Association for Children of Alcoholics today.

Richard Branson and son Sam

 
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"One thing that really touched me as a kid was dad's philanthropic work. When I was nine, I decided I wanted to help the homeless too, so I sold a load of old comics an uncle gave me. I made about £1,000, which was a lot then, especially to a kid" Sam Branson

Robbie Willams

 
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"I've been a big fan of him for 25 years. I've got a lot of his mannerisms and people say I look like him a bit and sing a bit like him which is a huge compliment" - Robbie Williams on his dad before singing with him on stage.

Prince Charles with Prince William & Harry

Prince Charles is a loving father who's a lot closer to his sons than people often realise. He's made it clear his priority in the hours before the wedding (Prince William's Wedding 29th April 2011) is his son.

Do you want to dedicate a message to your dad? Tell us how great your father is and how he has influenced you to become who you are today...email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we'll feature some of your special messages here, just in time for Father's Day.

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