Prince George and Princess Charlotte’s sweet carriage moment – and 14 unseen Trooping the Colour royal photos

They look so grown up!

london, england june 13: (l r) prince george of wales, princess charlotte of wales and prince louis of wales during trooping the colour on june 13, 2026 in london, england. trooping the colour is a ceremonial parade celebrating the official birthday of the british monarch. the event features over 1400 soldiers of the household division and kings troop royal horse artillery, including over 400 musicians from the massed bands. (photo by jeff spicer/getty images)

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.

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Prince George gives big brother vibes

london, england june 13: prince george of wales and princess charlotte of wales during trooping the colour 2026 on june 13, 2026 in london, england. (photo by neil mockford/getty images)Neil Mockford

As George and Charlotte arrived, the future King looked to be watching over his younger sister as she smiled at the crowds. Very cute!

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Kate Middleton and Prince Louis smile at the crowds

london, england june 13: catherine, princess of wales and prince louis of wales during trooping the colour 2026 on june 13, 2026 in london, england. (photo by neil mockford/getty images)Neil Mockford

Louis seemed to be on his best behaviour. Here’s hoping he brings his cheeky humour to the balcony later.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive

london, england june 13: queen camilla and king charles iii during trooping the colour on june 13, 2026 in london, england. trooping the colour is a ceremonial parade celebrating the official birthday of the british monarch. the event features over 1400 soldiers of the household division and kings troop royal horse artillery, including over 400 musicians from the massed bands. (photo by jeff spicer/getty images)Jeff Spicer

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived at the ceremony in military attire.

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria are spotted

britains prime minister keir starmer (l) and his wife victoria (r) attend the kings birthday parade trooping the colour in london on june 13, 2026. (photo by toby shepheard / afp via getty images)TOBY SHEPHEARD

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.

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Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh and Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence arrive

britains sophie, duchess of edinburgh and vice admiral timothy laurence arrive to attend the kings birthday parade trooping the colour in london on june 13, 2026. (photo by justin tallis / afp via getty images)JUSTIN TALLIS

More members of the royal family were photographed turning up at the event.

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The Wales’ are spotted driving to the event

london, england june 13: catherine, princess of wales during trooping the colour on june 13, 2026 in london, england. trooping the colour is a ceremonial parade celebrating the official birthday of the british monarch. the event features over 1400 soldiers of the household division and kings troop royal horse artillery, including over 400 musicians from the massed bands. (photo by chris jackson/getty images)Chris Jackson

A first look at Kate’s pastel blue outfit as she and her royal children arrived.

london, england june 13: princess anne, princess royal during trooping the colour on june 13, 2026 in london, england. trooping the colour is a ceremonial parade celebrating the official birthday of the british monarch. the event features over 1400 soldiers of the household division and kings troop royal horse artillery, including over 400 musicians from the massed bands. (photo by jeff spicer/getty images)Jeff Spicer

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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.

london, england june 13: princess anne, princess royal during trooping the colour on june 13, 2026 in london, england. trooping the colour is a ceremonial parade celebrating the official birthday of the british monarch. the event features over 1400 soldiers of the household division and kings troop royal horse artillery, including over 400 musicians from the massed bands. (photo by jeff spicer/getty images)Jeff Spicer

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Princess Anne rides a horse

The princess was also spotted riding a horse during the event.

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Blink and you’ll miss Prince William

london, england june 13: prince william, prince of wales, prince edward, duke of edinburgh and princess anne, princess royal during trooping the colour on june 13, 2026 in london, england. trooping the colour is a ceremonial parade celebrating the official birthday of the british monarch. the event features over 1400 soldiers of the household division and kings troop royal horse artillery, including over 400 musicians from the massed bands. (photo by jeff spicer/getty images)Jeff Spicer

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.

london, england june 13: prince william, prince of wales during trooping the colour on june 13, 2026 in london, england. trooping the colour is a ceremonial parade celebrating the official birthday of the british monarch. the event features over 1400 soldiers of the household division and kings troop royal horse artillery, including over 400 musicians from the massed bands. (photo by chris jackson/getty images)Chris Jackson

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Prince William on horseback

There he is again, on horseback.

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King Charles smiles at Kate Middleton

britains king charles iii smiles to britains catherine, princess of wales during the kings birthday parade trooping the colour in london on june 13, 2026. (photo by toby shepheard / afp via getty images)TOBY SHEPHEARD

The camera caught a sweet moment between King Charles and his daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton, as the monarch smiled at her.

london, england june 13: queen camilla travels by carriage during trooping the colour 2026 on june 13, 2026 in london, england. (photo by samir hussein/wireimage)Samir Hussein

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Queen Camilla smiles at camera

A close-up of Queen Camilla.

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Crowds on the Mall

london, united kingdom jun 13, 2026 trooping the colour 2026. crowds on the mall watch the parade as it leaves buckingham palace. (photo credit should read matthew chattle/future publishing via getty images)Matthew Chattle

Huge crowds gather on the Mall.

The Wales siblings are pictured together

london, england june 13: (l r) prince george of wales, princess charlotte of wales and prince louis of wales during trooping the colour on june 13, 2026 in london, england. trooping the colour is a ceremonial parade celebrating the official birthday of the british monarch. the event features over 1400 soldiers of the household division and kings troop royal horse artillery, including over 400 musicians from the massed bands. (photo by jeff spicer/getty images)Jeff Spicer

Cameras get a close-up shot of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis in their carriage.

SOURCE: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/g71577165/trooping-the-colour-unseen-royal-photos/