Duchess Kate steals the show at Trooping the Colour with children in tow

Trooping the Colour is one of the most critical events in the British royal family's calendar. At this year's parade celebrating the King's birthday, the most anticipated guest was not the monarch, but the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton. She arrived at the venue with her children.

A day before this year’s Trooping the Colour military parade, Duchess Kate announced that she would participate with the rest of the royal family. This is Middleton’s first public outing this year. The future queen arrived at the venue in a carriage dressed in a white dress and a wide-brimmed hat.

Duchess Kate was closely followed by her children. George, Charlotte, and Louis traveled with their mother in the car and then joined her in the carriage to officially greet the gathered guests. As seen in the pictures, the royal children are becoming more confident in their roles year by year. Charlotte and Louis peeked through the windows with appropriate solemnity but also smiles. George appeared the calmest and most composed.

Prince Louis, known for his love of joking during official events, maintained relative calm this time. However, a subtle smile could be seen on his face. Charlotte kept her composure - as befits a princess.

Let's recall, Kate and William's daughter turned 9 years old this year. According to internet users, she looks remarkably serious for her age. There are also lively discussions regarding who the growing princess resembles more. Mom, dad, or maybe great-grandmother?

See the pictures and judge for yourselves.

Duchess Kate traveled by carriage with three children.

This time Louis was exceptionally calm and presented a range of facial expressions.

Louis and Charlotte watched with curiosity at what was happening outside the carriage windows.

William and Kate's children were evidently in good spirits.

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