The Prince and Princess of Wales appeared alongside their three children at the annual Trooping the Colour parade on Saturday, presenting a coordinated display of red, white, and blue at Buckingham Palace. Prince William wore a bright red military tunic as his daughter Charlotte chose a white dress, Kate Middleton donned a powder blue outfit, and their sons George and Louis were dressed in navy suits.

The event, held at Horse Guards Parade under clear skies, featured a six-minute fly-past by the Red Arrows, a highlight eagerly anticipated by attendees. Prince Louis, eight, drew attention for his playful antics, including making faces through a window before joining his family on the palace balcony. His older brother, 12-year-old George, stood attentively during the national anthem but was seen stifling a sneeze before sharing a lighthearted moment with his mother.

The royal family’s appearance was met with enthusiastic cheers from the crowds gathered on The Mall. King Charles and Queen Camilla also took part in the ceremony, arriving via open-top carriage. As the monarchs and other royals emerged following the formal proceedings, chants from a small group of protesters affiliated with the anti-monarchy group Republic were quickly overshadowed by the crowd’s calls of “God Save the King.”

Kate Middleton’s ensemble, a blue and white coat dress by Catherine Walker paired with a matching Philip Treacy hat, drew comparisons to an outfit worn by Princess Diana during Prince William’s first Easter appearance in 1987. The combination of the family’s coordinated attire and the spectacular fly-past added to the pageantry of the occasion, a key annual event marking the official birthday of the British sovereign.

The Trooping the Colour parade remains one of the most significant public displays of the British monarchy, combining military tradition and ceremonial pomp. This year’s event underscored the continuing public interest in the royal family and their role in national celebrations.