Prince George and Princess Charlotte's sweet carriage moment – and 15 unseen Trooping the Colour royal photos
They look so grown up!
Today marks one of the most important dates in the royal calendar: Trooping the Colour. For those uninitiated, it's also known as the Sovereign's official birthday and is celebrated with the ceremony of the King's Birthday Parade. For over 260 years, the royal family — plus over 1400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians — have come together in London to put on an epic military display.
Not to mention creating iconic Buckingham Palace balcony shots as the most senior royals watch the flypast. (We will forever be obsessed with Prince Louis' antics last year, from him hilariously wiping his nose in front of millions, to him smiling and waving at the crowds while none of the other royals do.)
But while the big day may all be in the name of King Charles, this year, some of the younger royals seem to have taken the attention from the monarch. Yep, we're talking about the young Wales's: Prince George, 13, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, eight.
The future king and his siblings were photographed early into the event, arriving in carriages fit for, well, royals. George and Charlotte seemed to share a sweet brother-sister moment as they sat next to each other and smiled at the onlookers while cheeky Louis took a seat next to his mother, Kate Middleton.
Here, we take a look at all the unseen snaps from Trooping the Colour so far:
Prince George gives big brother vibes
As George and Charlotte arrived, the future King looked to be watching over his younger sister as she smiled at the crowds. Very cute!
Kate Middleton and Prince Louis smile at the crowds
Louis seemed to be on his best behaviour. Here's hoping he brings his cheeky humour to the balcony later.
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived at the ceremony in military attire.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria are spotted
The PM and his wife Victoria were spotted attending the King's Birthday Parade. Victoria looked lovely in a cream sheer dress and fascinator, while the Prime Minister opted for a smart suit.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh and Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence arrive
More members of the royal family were photographed turning up at the event.
The Wales' are spotted driving to the event
A first look at Kate's pastel blue outfit as she and her royal children arrived.
Princess Anne takes part in ceremony
King Charles' younger sister, Princess Anne, 75, was seen wearing a military uniform while taking part in the ceremony.
Princess Anne rides a horse
The princess was also spotted riding a horse during the event.
Blink and you'll miss Prince William
Where was Prince William when his family were riding in the carriage, you ask? Well, he's actually on the left in this photo in full military gear. This is because of his role as Colonel of the Welsh Guards. He wore the regiment's ceremonial uniform, a reflection of his position as Prince of Wales.
Prince William on horseback
There he is again, on horseback.
King Charles smiles at Kate Middleton
The camera caught a sweet moment between King Charles and his daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton, as the monarch smiled at her.
Queen Camilla smiles at camera
A close-up of Queen Camilla.
Crowds on the Mall
Huge crowds gather on the Mall.
The Wales siblings are pictured together
Cameras get a close-up shot of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis in their carriage.
The royal family assemble on Buckingham Palace balcony
After a morning of military processions and royal duties, the most senior members of the firm assembled on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the flypast.
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