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Princess Charlotte Looks So Grown Up Alongside Mom Kate Middleton (& Her Signature Wave Is Back)

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We're glad to see that the Princess of Wales has returned to the public eye at today's Trooping the Colour parade—but she isn't the only royal who caught our eye.

Kate Middleton's 9-year-old daughter, Princess Charlotte, was spotted sitting with her mother and her siblings, Prince George, 10, and Prince Louis, 6, in the Glass State Coach as they traveled along The Mall to the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade. Not only does the princess look grown up, but she's starting to look a lot more like her father, Prince William.

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For the occasion, the young royal coordinated with her mom in a navy blue-and-white dress, completing the look with a white hair ribbon and white shoes. Meanwhile, Middleton recycled her white Jenny Packham dress, which you might recognize from her appearance at last year's coronation. (This time, she added a twist with a bow and a new belt.)

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Middleton and her kids opted for the Glass Coach instead of the typical open-top carriage due to rainy weather. And while they shared a carriage ride, Prince William rode on horseback in the parade.

This marks the third year Princess Charlotte and her brothers rode in the procession at Trooping the Colour. Last year, at King Charles's first birthday parade, they shared the carriage with Middleton and Queen Camilla. And in 2022, while celebrating the late Queen Elizabeth's historic 70-year reign, the royal siblings made their carriage ride debut. At the time, Princess Charlotte wore an elegant blue dress with sheer sleeves by Patachou. And of course, we can't forget about her signature royal wave—which, FYI, made a comeback at this year's parade.

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As seen above, Princess Charlotte waved to the crowd like a total pro. (It's no wonder she low-key coached Prince Louis on his waving skills.)

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