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Daily Mail
6 hours ago
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Kate Middleton channels Queen Elizabeth II in a 'history repeating itself' moment at Trooping the Colour
The Princess of Wales channelled the late Queen Elizabeth II at yesterday's Trooping the Colour. Kate, 43, accompanied members of the Royal Family for the annual parade before observing a flypast on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, London, to mark King Charles 's official birthday. During the parade, photographers captured Kate glancing to her side in an image that carries a striking resemblance to one taken of the late monarch during Trooping the Colour in 2018. That year, Elizabeth welcomed her family to the procession to celebrate her 92nd birthday. In the similar photographs, Elizabeth and Kate are seen both enjoying the Horse Guards Parade while sitting inside a carriage and beaming towards their side. The royal's outfits also resembled each other, with Kate's turquoise Catherine Walker dress coat mirroring the bright blue tone of Elizabeth's outfit in 2018. Royal fans took to X to marvel at the similarities, with one commenting, 'History repeating itself'. A second wrote, 'Wow! Two wonderful much beloved ladies.' Another added, 'One for the history books.' Meanwhile, Kate also paid a poignant tribute to Princess Diana at Trooping the Colour yesterday, donning a striking coat dress by the late royal's favourite designer - and echoing one of her most memorable looks from the early '90s. Royal watchers were quick to draw comparisons between Kate's refined ensemble and the tailored Catherine Walker suit worn by Prince William's mother during her official visit to New Delhi in 1992. Both outfits featured the same crisp white and turquoise colour palette and sleek silhouette, evoking the timeless elegance that defined Diana's style legacy. Catherine Walker was a go-to fashion house for her, and the Princess of Wales has followed suit in recent years, regularly stepping out in bespoke pieces from the British label. The designer's enduring link to the royal family and its polished aesthetic makes it a natural choice for Kate. The visual tribute didn't stop at the clothing. In a detail that delighted royal fans, Kate also opted for a cherished accessory with a storied royal provenance - the Bahrain pearl drop earrings, originally gifted to the then-Princess Elizabeth in 1947 by the Hakim of Bahrain as a wedding present. The jewellery, which feature a diamond stud and suspended Art Deco-style diamonds ending in two Bahrain-sourced pearls, has become a symbol of royal continuity across generations. Diana was the first to wear the earrings after the Queen, having borrowed them as early as 1982 - a year after she herself became a royal bride. She often paired them with the Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara, a piece now closely associated with the Princess of Wales, who continues to wear the tiara at formal state occasions. Kate has worn the pearl earrings several times since Queen Elizabeth II's passing in 2022, signalling both personal respect and royal tradition. 'Pearls are one of the very few jewellery items you can wear in mourning and are inextricably linked with Queen Elizabeth and her personal jewellery legacy,' royal jewellery expert Bethan Holt previously told People. The nod to both Diana and the late Queen was widely interpreted as a deliberate gesture, designed to underline the Princess of Wales's role as a bridge between the monarchy's past and future. Kate's decision to wear Catherine Walker for such a high-profile event was no surprise. She has often gravitated towards the label's sleek tailoring and understated colour palettes, much like Diana before her. One of the most notable early examples came in 1987, when Diana coordinated in a matching Catherine Walker look with a young Prince William for an Easter Sunday service. Now, nearly four decades later, William stood alongside his wife as she paid homage to the mother-in-law she never met but whose influence continues to shape her public image. And Princess Charlotte joined her mother in paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth. Kate's only daughter rewore a brooch she first wore to her great-grandmother's funeral. The young royal, ten, pinned the historic Diamond Horseshoe brooch to the front of her light blue dress for her grandfather King Charles's birthday parade. The brooch, which has been in the Royal Family for generations, had been a gift from her 'Gan-Gan' the Queen, and was a fitting nod to Her Majesty's love of horses. Trooping the Colour is one of the most significant ceremonial events in the royal calendar. Dating back to the 17th century, the annual parade marks the Sovereign's official birthday and showcases the full spectacle of British pageantry. The event features over 1,400 soldiers, 200 horses, and 400 musicians, culminating in a Royal Air Force flypast watched by senior royals from the Buckingham Palace balcony. More than just a spectacle, Trooping the Colour serves as a public reaffirmation of the monarchy's continuity and presence - a role Kate is increasingly stepping into with grace and poise.
Daily Mail
8 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Prince Louis' best Trooping the Colour balcony moments revealed as royal watchers delighted by seven-year-old copying the King's wave
For many royal watchers, one of the highlights of any major event is the appearance of Prince Louis. The seven-year-old, who is the youngest child of the Prince, 42, and Princess of Wales, 43, has shown off his cheeky personality and dramatic flair at several royal celebrations. Some of his most celebrated moments have taken place during the annual Trooping the Colour event. When stepping out alongside his poised, regal family, Louis is known for bringing his playful nature and exceptional comic timing to otherwise formal events. One of the most anticipated elements of Trooping the Colour - which marks the official birthday of the monarch - is when members of the Firm take to the famous Buckingham Palace balcony to watch a celebratory flypast. In recent years, Louis has stolen the show with his loveable antics, and his candid reactions to big moments during globally-viewed events. During the late Queen Elizabeth II 's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June 2022, he left fans in stitches by protecting his ears from the noise of the flypast while standing next to his great grandmother, Queen Elizabeth. Since then, all eyes have been on Louis as he entertains the world with his cheeky facial expressions and animates gestures. And this year was no different, with the youngster adorably appearing to imitate his beloved grandfather King Charles, waving enthusiastically to the assembled crowds who's gathered below the palace balcony in the hopes of seeing the famous family. Trooping the Colour 2025 The sweet bond between King Charles and his grandson Prince Louis was very much on show on Saturday as the royals took to the balcony to watch the flyover during Trooping the Colour. While the monarch, 76, is a grandfather of five, it's believed he has a particularly special bond with the Prince and Princess of Wales 's youngest son. And the youngster seemed keen to emulate his grandfather during yesterday's festivities. Video footage from the event and photos appear to show Louis imitating the way the senior royal was waving while watching the flypast. Lip reader Juliet Sullivan told FEMAIL that His Majesty had a sweet interchange with Louis at one point on the balcony. The King ensured Louis didn't miss out on the action by telling him: 'Louis! Look! The fighter jets!' While the seven-year-old did not appear to display some of the more animated expressions he has in years gone by, his serious demeanour and recognition of the crowd was just as endearing for royal watchers. Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee, 2022 Prince Louis' high-energy facial expressions caught the attention of many media outlets and it is often thought of as one of his most iconic moment in front of the cameras during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in 2022 With VE Day and Trooping the Colour cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the public had a two-year break from Louis' mischievous antics. But the then-four-year-old Louis made up for lost time when he joined the Firm on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee, where he was dubbed a 'rock star' and 'the star of the show' by royal fans. His high-energy facial expressions caught the attention of many media outlets and the young royal made headlines around the world as the standout star of the festivities. When the flypast approached Buckingham Palace balcony, Louis was seen screaming and covering his hands over his ears to shield them from the noisy fighter jets. It appears the sound of the roaring plane engines became too much, with some fans commenting that he seemed 'like a handful,' however, others were left in fits of laughter after watching the rather relatable young Prince. Others found the contrast between Louis' animated body language and Queen Elizabeth's graceful manner hilarious. Louis was standing next directly next to his great-grandmother when he began yelling, which made for a very amusing picture. It wasn't long before these images went viral, with some predicting that the young prince keeps his parents Prince William and Princess Catherine on their toes. Trooping the Colour, 2023 By 2023, Prince Louis had cemented his reputation as the Royal Family 's most watchable character – and Trooping the Colour was no exception. The youngest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales delivered yet another scene-stealing performance during the King's official birthday celebrations two years ago. He delighted royal fans with a string of animated expressions and unfiltered reactions. As the royal carriage made its way from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade, eagle-eyed viewers caught Louis holding his nose and pulling a face – apparently overwhelmed by the pong of the horses leading the procession. The moment, captured in hilarious photos, quickly went viral online, with many parents sympathising with the candid reaction. Once safely on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the RAF flypast, Louis was back to his usual tricks. Clapping, saluting, pretending to fly an imaginary plane and covering his ears during the roar of the jets, the young royal was clearly in his element. Dressed in a smart navy blazer, Louis proved that while the occasion is steeped in tradition and pageantry, the candid moments resonate the most with the nation. Trooping the Colour, 2019 Kate and William's youngest son first appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony when he was just 13 months old for Trooping the Colour. Little did royal fans know that he was entering the stage he would soon command at royal events for years to come. Held in his mother Kate's arms, Louis was already a scene-stealer as he pointed at the fighter jets as they flew above him and even joining in with the National Anthem as he clapped along. The wriggly toddler prince spent most of the time in Kate and William's arms as he pointed up to the sky at the military flypast. Hilarious pictures of the youngest Wales child show him scrunching up his face and looking rather unimpressed as his Prince William, attempted to humour his son. Royal fans commented on how adorably grumpy the one-year-old looked, as he frowned while looking into the distance. At one point, Louis was snapped sucking his thumb, while Princess Catherine, then the Duchess of Cambridge, smiled lovingly at her youngest child. Louis managed to get a smile out of many of the royals, with Charles, who was then the Prince of Wales, beaming at his playful grandson as the young prince gave him a wave. Trooping the Colour, 2024 Louis pulls funny faces as his mother, Kate, looks down fondly at him in the 2024 ceremony As the royal family gathered on the Buckingham Palace balcony for Trooping the Colour in 2024, Louis was seen tugging on the curtain cords, yawning and pulling funny faces. His antics contrasted with the more composed appearances of his older siblings. One of the most memorable moments came when Louis began dancing to the Scots Guards' performance of 'Highland Laddie.' His spontaneous jig brought smiles to the faces of those around him, including his mother, Kate. However, his older sister Charlotte seemed less impressed, gently telling him to 'stop' as he continued his impromptu dance. It was a particularly poignant time for the Wales family as it was the Princess of Wales' first appearance since announcing that she was battling cancer at the end of March 2024 and has since revealed that she is in remission from the disease. Dressed in his signature navy blazer, shorts, and knee-high socks, Louis's expressive face and energetic movements captivated both the crowd and photographers.
Daily Mail
8 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Sophie Winkleman looks elegant in £795 Beulah London dress at Trooping the Colour with Lord Frederick Windsor
Sophie Winkleman and Lord Frederick Windsor put on an elegant display at Trooping the Colour yesterday. Though King Charles 's second cousin, 46, and his Peep Show actress wife, 44, haven't appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony since 2019, they presumably observed the RAF flypast from inside. Nevertheless, Sophie put on a striking display in a £795 'Ahana' long-sleeved belted midi dress in purple from Beulah London. The mother to daughters Maud, 11, and Isabella, eight, added a striking pale pink fascinator and a matching pearlescent bag to complete her ensemble. Frederick looked as equally smart for the occasion in a black tailcoat jacket, grey suit, and blue tie. Beulah London, who also dressed Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh yesterday, shared a snap of the couple on Instagram, writing, 'Lady Sophie Windsor in our Ahana at Trooping the Colour'. Over the years, the number of royals invited onto the balcony has steadily dwindled - especially during the reign of King Charles, who ascended the throne in 2022 after the death of the late Queen Elizabeth II. In 2024, 15 members of the Royal Family took to the historic spot on the occasion of the King's birthday celebrations. This year, the turnout was even smaller, with just 14 royals taking to the famous location - amid King Charles' plans for a more 'slimmed-down' monarchy. Charles, 76, is thought to prefer the idea of a slimmed-down monarchy and has been selective about which royals appear to wave at the crowds. This year, unsurprisingly, King Charles and Queen Camilla stood front and centre on the balcony to watch the Red Arrows flypast, with a host of senior royals alongside them. They were joined by Prince William, 42, the Princess of Wales, 43, and their children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven. The King's younger sister, Princess Anne, 74, also took up a spot on the balcony alongside her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, 70. Two other popular royals, Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, 60, and her husband Prince Edward, 61, were also present. However, Sophie and Edward were not joined by their daughter, Lady Louise, 21. Also absent was their son James, the Earl of Wessex, 17, who also missed the ceremony last year. Among the older royals to take to the balcony were the Duke of Kent, 89, and the Duke of Gloucester, 80, joined by his 78-year-old wife Birgitte, the Duchess of Gloucester. As expected, Prince Harry, 40, and his wife Meghan Markle, 43, did not attend this year's celebrations. They have not been present at Trooping the Colour since 2019, following their decision to exit working royal life. The other notable absentee was Prince Andrew, 65, who remains exiled from royal events amid the fallout from his relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein and the claims made by his late accuser Virginia Giuffre - which the royal has denied. Elsewhere yesterday, Prince William and Kate Middleton's youngest child, Louis, put on his most animated display yet as he waved excitedly at fans while showing off his gap-toothed grin - much to the amusement of his siblings. Ever the composed older brother, Prince George gently tried to calm Louis down by placing one hand on his arm as their father William, 40, looked affectionately down at his sons - while Princess Kate and Charlotte, 10, took in their surroundings. At one point, Louis turned to his grandfather Charles and appeared to make an observation about the fighter jets flying overhead as a body language expert noted Louis' effervescent personality shone through from the balcony. If Louis once found the proceedings overwhelming, you wouldn't know it from the way he snuck in one final wave before Kate, 43, gently ushered her brood back into Buckingham Palace after the spectacular flypast was concluded. Commenting on the young royal's reluctance to go back inside, Judi James told MailOnline: 'There was a seismic change in royal body language signals on the balcony with Louis suddenly morphing into the most visible and active royal but for all the right reasons. 'Instead of his usual playful activities, he appeared totally focused on the aircraft, only turning to his dad to show off his plane spotting skills, with the affirming nods from William suggesting his younger son is becoming a bit of an aircraft expert 'It was also Louis lingering longer before going back in, to gaze down at the crowds and to keep up the increasingly royal looking waves longer than the rest of the Firm.' Taking cues from his father and grandfather, Louis attempted different variations of his royal wave while making sure his siblings were thoroughly entertained throughout their balcony appearance - one of the most eagerly-awaited moments of the day. Louis also joined Princess Charlotte, Prince George, and the Duchess of Edinburgh in observing one minute of silence in honour of the 241 passengers and crew killed in the Air India plane crash on Thursday, when a Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for Gatwick Airport came down in the Indian city of Ahmedabad. During the King's Birthday Parade - the third of Charles' reign - the Wales children rode in a carriage with Kate as they waved at onlookers gathered along The Mall to watch the procession. Prince Louis caught the attention of royal watchers as he flashed a cheeky grin and waved at the assembled crowds during Trooping the Colour. As the carriage made its way towards Buckingham Palace, Louis grinned sheepishly at Prince George as Kate and Charlotte - who both paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II by wearing pieces of jewellery she loved - laughed and chatted away. As their carriage pulled up outside the gates of Buckingham Palace, George couldn't help himself from laughing as Louis pulled funny faces while feigning exasperation as the cheekiest royal dramatically leaned back into his seat. When Prince George covered his face, his younger brother quickly followed suit and copied his actions before Kate led her and Prince William's children inside to prepare them for the flypast. Ahead of yesterday's celebrations, crowds of well-wishers and royal fans had started lining the Mall. If the cardboard cutouts they carried were any indication, the Princess of Wales' arrival was most eagerly anticipated. Photos showed a group of Britons holding up a life-sized picture of the Princess of Wales, wearing the red, long-sleeved Alexander McQueen dress she most famously donned for the Diamond Jubilee pageant in 2012. Another person was carting around a cut-out of King Charles, dressed in full military regalia, in a show of support for the monarch as he continues to receive treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer. No doubt the appearance of Prince Louis - the youngest of the Wales' siblings - was also highly anticipated. He is known for his cheeky antics, and last year he stole the show. During one of his many animated displays, the young prince was caught on camera scrunching up his face, while Kate appeared to crouch down to talk with her son on a balcony on Horse Guards Parade. The Prince and Princess of Wales' youngest child was also captured yawning at the London event, which usually consists of more than 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses, 400 musicians and a flyover of 70 aircraft. Seemingly not occupied enough by the parade, at one point, the cheeky prince was even caught tugging on the cord for the blinds as he chatted to his mother. Louis, who was wearing a double breasted blazer, a pair of shorts, a crisp shirt and a tie last year, could not hide his facial expressions - much to the enjoyment of fans. He even attempted to try and open the window on the balcony next to the Duchess of Edinburgh, gripping the frame as he tried to pull it up. And the prince looked less than impressed during the ride, knitting his brows together at points as he stared out of the window, open-mouthed. The Wales were once again, typically stylish for the event this year as they made their arrival. Trooping the Colour is a centuries-old tradition that marks the Sovereign's official birthday. It dates back to the 17th century and is rooted in battlefield custom, when regimental flags, or 'colours,' were trooped in front of soldiers to ensure they could be recognised amid the smoke of combat. What is Trooping the Colour? The Trooping of the Colour has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign for more than 260 years. Over 1400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians come together each June in a great display of military precision, horsemanship and fanfare to mark the Sovereign's official birthday. The streets are lined with crowds waving flags as the parade moves from Buckingham Palace and down The Mall to Horse Guard's Parade, alongside Members of the Royal Family on horseback and in carriages. The display closes with an RAF fly-past, watched by Members of the Royal Family from Buckingham Palace balcony. Once the Sovereign has arrived at Horse Guard's Parade in Whitehall, they are greeted by a Royal salute and carry out an inspection of the troops, who are fully trained and operational soldiers wearing the ceremonial uniform of red tunics and bearskin hats. After the military bands have performed, the escorted Regimental Colour, or flag, is processed down the ranks of soldiers. Over one hundred words of command are used by the Officer in Command of the Parade to direct the several hundred soldiers. Once the Foot Guards have marched past the Sovereign, they ride back to Buckingham Palace at the head of the soldiers, before taking the salute again at the Palace from a dais. The Sovereign is then joined by other Members of the Royal Family on the balcony at Buckingham Palace to watch a fly-past by the Royal Air Force. A 41-gun salute is also fired in Green Park to mark the occasion.
New York Post
8 hours ago
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- New York Post
King Charles celebrates Father's Day with throwback photos amid Prince Harry rift
King Charles III celebrated Father's Day as he remains estranged from Prince Harry. The monarch, 76, marked the holiday on Sunday with throwback photos shared to his and his wife Queen Camilla's joint Instagram account. The first image was a black-and-white photograph of Charles' father, Prince Philip, pushing a young Charles and his sister Princess Anne on a wooden swing. 6 Philip and Charles at the unveiling of a statue of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother in 2016. UK Press via Getty Images In the second photo, Camilla, 77, posed with her dad Bruce Shand at her wedding to Charles in 2005. 'To all Dads everywhere, we wish you a happy Father's Day today,' the caption of the post read. Charles made no mention of sons Harry, 40, or Prince William in the tribute. 6 King Charles with Prince Louis and Prince William at Trooping The Colour 2025. Samir Hussein/WireImage 6 Prince Harry in London on April 9. Getty Images William, 42, was honored on Father's Day by his and Kate Middleton's three children on the Prince and Princess of Wales' Instagram account. The tribute included two snapshots of William with his sons Prince George, 11, and Prince Louis, 7, and daughter Princess Charlotte, 10. The second image featured the kids laying on top of their dad. 'Happy Father's Day, Papa (before and after!) We love you! G, C & L 💖,' the message to William read. Charles, who was diagnosed with cancer last year, and William are both estranged from Harry, who quit his royal duties alongside wife Meghan Markle in 2020 and moved to the US. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex currently live in a $14 million mansion in Montecito, Calif. with their kids Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4. 6 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in New York City on April 23, 2025. GC Images Last month, Harry said that his father 'won't speak' to him in his explosive BBC interview after the duke lost his appeal to maintain tax-payer funded security detail in the UK. 'There have been so many disagreements between myself and some of my family,' Harry admitted in the May 2 interview. 6 Charles with William and Harry at Balmoral Castle Estate in 1997. Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images 'Some members of my family will never forgive me for writing a book,' Harry also said, referring to his 2023 memoir 'Spare,' adding, 'Of course, they will never forgive me for lots of things.' Harry also said in the interview: 'I don't know how much longer my father has.' 6 The royal family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour on June 14, 2025. Getty Images Charles responded by not inviting Harry and Meghan, 43, to his annual Trooping the Colour event on Saturday for the third year in a row. Meanwhile, Charles, Camilla, William, Kate and their kids showed a united front on the Buckingham Palace balcony to mark the king's official birthday.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
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How an "Olive Branch" From King Charles to Beatrice and Eugenie Could Be a "Huge Problem" for the Royal Family
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. King Charles may be "forced" to skip one particular tradition at this year's Trooping the Colour, by trading horseback riding for a carriage arrival. According to one royal expert, The King might also be considering extending an "olive branch" to Prince Andrew's daughters, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice. However, The King's kindness could allegedly backfire. It's currently unclear whether Beatrice and Eugenie will join the Royal Family on the Buckingham Palace balcony for Trooping the Colour on June 14. Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams spoke to GB News about why any potential decision to include Eugenie and Beatrice could cause a "huge problem" for King Charles. "It would bring into focus the fact that [Prince] Andrew does not appear, and anything to do with him is still too toxic," Fitzwilliams told the outlet. "Unfortunately for the Yorks, there is a problem, a huge problem, and it would send a message that would not be appropriate at the moment." While Prince Andrew did attend the Royal Family's Easter church service in April, he's been largely absent from public life in recent years. Following his disastrous Newsnight interview in 2019 and his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Andrew was forced to take a step back from carrying out any official royal duties. As for The King's decision to forgo horseback riding at Trooping the Colour, in favor of arriving by carriage with Queen Camilla, Fitzwilliams told the outlet, "I think that it's only sensible, given the treatment for cancer and the fact that he did so last year for the same reason." The royal expert continued, "He'll be accepting it." According to the Express, it's believed that Prince William, Princess Kate, and their three children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—will join Charles and Camilla on the Buckingham Palace balcony. Princess Anne and her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence, and Prince Edward and his wife, Duchess Sophie, are also thought to have received an invite to stand on the balcony for 2025's Trooping the Colour.
