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Cheeky Prince Louis pulls faces, shows off his dance moves as he joins Prince George and Princess Charlotte at Trooping the Colour

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Published June 15, 2024, 8:13 a.m. ET

Kate Middleton made her first public appearance in almost six months at Trooping the Colour on Saturday — but it was also the first time her three children had been seen since last Christmas.

Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, accompanied the Princess of Wales, 42, in a horse drawn carriage that made its way through London before a scheduled appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony.

Louis — who is famed for his animated expressions —didn’t disappoint, poking a series of faces as he sat next to his mom in the carriage.

Little Louis sat next to his mom in the carriage.
Little Louis sat next to his mom in the carriage. Getty Images
The little prince even appeared to make cancer-stricken Kate burst out laughing, with an adorable photo showing the mother and son sharing a humorous moment.
The little prince even appeared to make cancer-stricken Kate burst out laughing, with an adorable photo showing the mother and son sharing a humorous moment. AP
Louis and Charlotte were pictured in public for the first time since Christmas Day, 2023.
Louis and Charlotte were pictured in public for the first time since Christmas Day 2023. REUTERS
Royal fans were heartened to see the three children standing alongside their mom.
Royal fans were heartened to see the three children standing alongside their mom. via REUTERS

The little prince even appeared to make cancer-stricken Kate burst out laughing at one point, with an adorable photo showing the mother and son sharing a humorous moment.

The fourth in line to the British throne was later spotted trying to open a window inside Buckingham Palace before he began dancing on the balcony.

Viral video showed the cheeky prince showing off his moves while dressed formally in a blazer, shorts and high socks.

Both Charlotte and George, who will turn 12 next month, appear to have grown significantly taller since last Christmas.
Both Charlotte and George, who will turn 12 next month, appear to have grown significantly taller since last Christmas. WireImage
The little prince looked dapper in a black blazer and blue tie.
The little prince looked dapper in a black blazer and blue tie. UK Press via Getty Images
Prince George, who is second in line to the throne, appeared to reach almost to his mom's shoulders — no small feat given that she stands close to 6 feet tall in heels.
Prince George, who is second in line to the throne, appeared to reach almost to his mom’s shoulders — no small feat given that she stands close to 6 feet tall in heels. AFP via Getty Images

Meanwhile, his two older siblings appeared more serious as they attend the event full of pomp and pageantry.

Both Charlotte and George, who will turn 12 next month, have grown significantly since last Christmas.

Prince George, who is second in line to the throne, appeared to reach almost to his mom’s shoulders — no small feat given that she stands close to 6 feet tall in heels.

The second in line to the throne waved to crowds who were lined along the route.
The second in line to the throne waved to crowds who were lined along the route. UK Press via Getty Images
George and Charlotte have been out of the public eye as their mom b battles cancer.
George and Charlotte have been out of the public eye as their mom battles cancer. REUTERS

Kate received a boisterous ovation from thousands of royal fans who lined the route to Buckingham Palace — her first public appearance since revealed she was undergoing chemotherapy for an unspecified form of cancer in March

Meanwhile, King Charles and Queen Camilla led the procession while William rode on horseback.

On Saturday, the time-honored parade featured thousands of marching soldiers and horses along with a Royal Air Force flyover and music.

Trooping the Colour, where “regimental flags of the British Army, historically described as ‘Colours’, are consecrated,” happens each June regardless of King Charles’ birthday, which falls on November 14.