The Royal Family marked one of the most important days in their calendar today, as a host of senior royals stepped to mark the annual Trooping the Colour celebrations on a sunny day in London.
King Charles and Queen Camilla led the carriage procession down the Mall to the Horse Guards parade, with the Princess of Wales and her three children followed closely behind. Prince William, Prince Edward and Princess Anne were all on horseback, as is tradition.
Following the hour-long ceremony at Whitehall, the royals made their way back to Buckingham Palace, where they gathered on the balcony to watch the impressive RAF flypast.
The day went off without a hitch, and while many royal watchers were transfixed with the display of pomp and pageantry on show in London, there were a few blink-and-youâll-miss-it moments.
In one sweet moment, Princess Kate was seen fixing her youngest son Louisâ hair, while the Duke of Kent seemed to be checking his mobile phone during the flypast. The Princess of Wales also caught the attention of many royal onlookers, as many noticed a comparison between her outfit and an ensemble worn by her late mother-in-law Princess Diana.
Check out the sweet moments you mightâve missed from Trooping the Colour 2026 below.
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1 of 11Kate wore a three-strand pearl bracelet, as she matched with her daughter Charlotte. She wore the light blue and white Catherine Walker coat dress with a matching Philip Treacy hat. 
2 of 11The late Princess Diana wore a very similar ensemble for an Easter service in 1987. Her version featured similar details and was also made by Catherine Walker. Diana wore it to walk to St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, hand in hand with William, then four, who also wore a pale blue Catherine Walker design. 
3 of 11Princess Charlotte wore the same bracelet as her mother to go with her all-white outfit. 
4 of 11The Princess of Wales strokes Louis’ hair with a comforting touch. Kateâs Cassandra Goad Cavolfiore Earrings have been a regular feature in her wardrobe for many important occasions over the years â the most recent of which was the historic installation of Dame Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury earlier this year. But the Princess of Wales has also worn the earrings for Prince Louisâ christening, as well as at a party to celebrate the wedding of Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall, making them one of her favourite accessories to celebrate in. 
5 of 11Not even the future queen is immune to hayfever season, as Kate stifled a sneeze during the Trooping the Colour ceremony 
6 of 11George and Louis watched the ceremony together from Whitehall, with Duchess Sophie keeping an eye on the royal brothers 
7 of 11Duchess Sophie was accompanied by Princess Anne’s husband Sir Tim Laurence during the carriage procession 
8 of 11Prince William, Prince Edward and Princess Anne rode in the parade on horseback 
9 of 11The Duke of Kent made a fleeting appearance for the flypast, but seemed distracted by his mobile phone 
10 of 11Prince Louis could not contain his excitement at the impressive aerial show 
11 of 11Princess Kate paid homage to her late mother-in-law Princess Diana with an outfit similar to that worn by Diana in the late 1980s
