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Prince George with Kate Middleton at Trooping the Colour 2023 © Getty

Princess Kate's private words to sneezing Prince George during Trooping

Princess Kate and Prince William's son Prince George couldn't hide his allergies

Nichola Murphy
Deputy Lifestyle Editor
June 17, 2023
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The Princess of Wales shared a private message with Prince George during the family's Trooping the Colour 2023 appearance on Saturday.

Princess Kate's kids Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis were on their best behaviour as they rode in carriages to Buckingham Palace before joining King Charles and Queen Camilla for a balcony appearance to watch the fly-past.

WATCH: Queen Camilla and Princess Kate joined by George, Charlotte and Louis in Trooping carriage procession

Aside from her youngest son's cheeky facial expressions – which have become iconic over the years – Kate's children couldn't help but attract attention. Unfortunately for George, that means his sneeze was caught on camera.

He was spotted raising his hands to his mouth as he sneezed, prompting Louis and Charlotte to turn to look at him. Sitting across the carriage from him, his mother Kate could be seen sweetly telling him: "Bless you."

Prince Louis stifles a laugh at Trooping the Colour© getty
Prince Louis also appeared to stifle a sneeze at Trooping the Colour

Kate likely sympathised with George since she suffers from hay fever. The Princess has been pictured sneezing and sporting red eyes during the spring and summer months - including during a ride in the carriage at Royal Ascot, on the balcony at Buckingham Palace, and at The Chelsea Flower Show.

For their latest outing, George and Louis matched in navy suits and red ties, with Kate and William's youngest opting for red shorts and socks. Charlotte looked sweet in a red and white dress with wide lapels. 

Queen Camilla and the Princess of Wales attended the event for the first time with their military roles. Kate, who is Colonel of the Irish Guards, carefully selected a green dress by Andrew Gn which she accessorised with a wide-brim hat by Philip Treacy. 

Queen Camilla and Princess Kate at Trooping the Colour© Getty
Queen Camilla and Princess Kate rode in the carriage with her three kids

Camilla is Colonel of the Grenadier Guards, and she wore a symbolic red silk coat dress which took inspiration from the uniform. Her dress incorporated key details from the uniform including the 'The Grenade Fired Proper' embroidered in gold bullion on the collar and the gold bullion back slashes. 

William and Kate's kids have made several royal appearances recently, including at the Platinum Jubilee celebrations last year and King Charles' coronation in May 2023. If you thought they couldn't get more adorable, keep scrolling to see their playful expressions at Trooping the Colour 2023…

Prince Louis pointing at Trooping the Colour© Getty
Prince Louis sits up in the carriage at Trooping the Colour© Getty
The young royal sat up in the carriage to get a better look at something at Trooping the Colour
Prince Louis enjoying the RAF display at Trooping the Colour© Getty
Prince Louis and Prince George pulled faces as they enjoyed the RAF display
Prince Louis salutes at Trooping the Colour© Getty

FIND OUT: Why Princess Kate didn't curtsy to King Charles and Queen Camilla at Trooping the Colour

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