Princess Kate and Prince William give behind-the-scenes glimpse of Trooping the Colour

Princess Kate has delighted fans by sharing an intimate behind-the-scenes video of her and her children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, preparing for Trooping the Colour.

The heartwarming footage, posted on The Prince and Princess of Wales' Instagram account, captures Kate tenderly brushing Charlotte's hair with her hands.

In the clip, Kate is seen standing proudly with her three children as they await the arrival of their horse-drawn carriage. George and Louis, dressed in matching suits and shorts, stand by their mother and sister, ready for the day’s celebrations.

This marks Kate's first royal event since undergoing cancer treatment, adding a special significance to her appearance.

As the carriage departs, six-year-old Louis waves enthusiastically at the behind-the-scenes cameras, adding a playful touch to the moment. The video is captioned: "All set for The King’s Birthday Parade!"

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Earlier today, thousands of fans lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the Royal Family, with many excited to see Kate’s return to public duties.

Dressed in white, she looked radiant as she laughed and chatted with her family. Kate, alongside her husband Prince William and their children, engaged with the crowd, waving and smiling throughout their journey.

The event is Kate’s first public appearance since Christmas, and she was visibly joyful, her smile beaming as she interacted with her family and the public.

In full mom-mode, Princess Kate pointed out banners and flags to her children, as they turned their heads in unison to take in the crowd’s support.

King Charles and Queen Camilla also participated in the parade, with Charles reportedly noting the improving weather to Camilla, saying: "It’s brightening up," according to lip reader Gaby Lane.