Kate Middleton is a model mum as she quietly parents George, Charlotte and Louis at Trooping the Colour

Royals were out in full force to celebrate Trooping the Colour, the King’s annual birthday parade, on Saturday 13 June. 

Once again, the Prince and Princess of Wales proved it was a family occasion, bringing their three well-behaved children, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, eight, to the carriage procession along The Mall, followed by a Buckingham Palace balcony appearance for the traditional RAF fly-past.

With three children under the age of 12, Kate and William’s long day could prove challenging, especially with cameras tracking their every move. In the past, they have laughed of Prince Louis’ cheeky facial expressions in 2023 and calmed a tearful Princess Charlotte after she bumped her head on the balcony railing in 2018.

Last year, she was even spotted having a sweet exchange with her daughter as they set off from Buckingham Palace. According to Nicola Hickling, a professional LipReader, Kate gently placed her hand on Charlotte’s lap and said: “You will see lots of riders on horses today. Would you like to wave to the children as we pass? There’s lots of horse here, which is your favourite?”

This was just one of the examples of her quiet words of encouragement and her subtle ways to keep her kids entertained. 

On Saturday, natural mother Kate proved she is a model mum. Take a look at the best photos of Kate in parenting mode  –  but before you do, why not play our fun memory card game where you have to find pairs of the Princess’s Trooping outfits from over the years…

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Seat change

The Princess changed the seating plan in the Ascot Landau luxury carriage, choosing to sit beside her youngest, who looked proud to take the prime position. Last year, it was Princess Charlotte who had that honour!

It allowed Kate, who was dressed in a blue Catherine Walker coat dress, to chat with Louis, who wore a co-ordinating tie quietly.

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Caught chatting

Louis could be seen casually chatting with his mum as she looked poised, smiling at the crowds who gathered to watch the carriage procession. 

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Setting an example

George, Charlotte and Louis could all follow their mother’s lead, staying on their best behaviour as the cameras caught their every move.

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Kate’s caring gesture

The Princess was spotted placing a gentle hand on Louis’ hair in a sweet mothering moment during the journey to Buckingham Palace.