First pictures of Princess Kate and George, Charlotte and Louis arriving for Trooping

The Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children have just arrived at Buckingham Palace.

Princess Kate and the family have arrived at Buckingham Palace (Image: James Whatling)

The Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children have been pictured arriving at Buckingham Palace this morning ahead of Trooping the Colour. Kate is wearing a turquoise dress coat by Catherine Walker, hat by Juliette Botterill, the Irish Guards Regimental Brooch, a pair of earrings that belonged to the late Queen. Princess Charlotte is wearing a matching hue to her mother.

Prince William, who will participate in the parade on horseback, is wearing full military uniform. The rest of the Wales family will travel from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade in an open-top carriage.

The King has requested members of the Royal Family to wear black armbands today following the horrific Air India plane crash earlier in the week.

The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children have been pictured (Image: Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)

Prince Louis sits in the middle of his parents (Image: Getty)

There will be a moment of silence during his annual birthday parade.

Charles requested the symbolic moves “as a mark of respect for the lives lost, the families in mourning and all the communities affected by this awful tragedy,” Buckingham Palace said.

All members of the Royal Family taking part in the parade will wear black armbands.

The moment of silence will occur when the king is on the dais after reviewing the troops.