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01of 25Getty (2)Royal mom to the rescue! WhenPrincess Charlottetook aspillon the Buckingham Palace balcony during theTrooping the Colourflypast in June 2018,Kate Middletonswooped in. Kate bent down to chat with her visibly-shaken daughter, and then picked up the 3-year-old princess, quickly defusing the moment – and Charlotte was all smiles again in no time.
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Royal mom to the rescue! WhenPrincess Charlottetook aspillon the Buckingham Palace balcony during theTrooping the Colourflypast in June 2018,Kate Middletonswooped in. Kate bent down to chat with her visibly-shaken daughter, and then picked up the 3-year-old princess, quickly defusing the moment – and Charlotte was all smiles again in no time.
02of 25Matt Porteous/PA WireNo one makesPrince Louissmile quite like mom! The little prince flashed a big toothless grin at his July 2018 christening, clearly happy to be in Kate’s arms.
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No one makesPrince Louissmile quite like mom! The little prince flashed a big toothless grin at his July 2018 christening, clearly happy to be in Kate’s arms.
03of 25CHRIS J RATCLIFFE/AFP/Getty ImagesKate got to tell her kids that she had adance with Paddington Bearduring asurprise appearance at the cuddly character’s namesake train stationin London in October of 2017. Kate was pregnant with Louis at time of the twirl, so it won’t be a surprise if the little royal is a fan for life!
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Kate got to tell her kids that she had adance with Paddington Bearduring asurprise appearance at the cuddly character’s namesake train stationin London in October of 2017. Kate was pregnant with Louis at time of the twirl, so it won’t be a surprise if the little royal is a fan for life!
04of 25Peter Nicholls/AFP/GettyKate also shows off her mom skills with children that aren’t her own. For herfirst engagement back from maternity leavein October of 2018, Kate visited young students from St. Stephen’s School in London.When one inquisitive little girl asked why cameras were taking photos of Kate, the royal mom had a sweet response.“They’re picturing you cause you’re special!“she said without missing a beat.
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Kate also shows off her mom skills with children that aren’t her own. For herfirst engagement back from maternity leavein October of 2018, Kate visited young students from St. Stephen’s School in London.
When one inquisitive little girl asked why cameras were taking photos of Kate, the royal mom had a sweet response.“They’re picturing you cause you’re special!“she said without missing a beat.
05of 25Karwai Tang/WireImageKate, Prince George and Princess Charlotte soaked up the sun whilecheering on Prince William at a charity polo matchin June 2018.“Kate is a fantastic mum,” an onlooker at the match told PEOPLE. “She was calm with the children.” Using a British phrase for “run loose,” the onlooker says, “She let them have their head.”
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Kate, Prince George and Princess Charlotte soaked up the sun whilecheering on Prince William at a charity polo matchin June 2018.
“Kate is a fantastic mum,” an onlooker at the match told PEOPLE. “She was calm with the children.” Using a British phrase for “run loose,” the onlooker says, “She let them have their head.”
06of 25ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/GettyWhen Kate visited Coach Core, a program that trains young people to become coaches and encourages the next generation of athletes, she showed off her tennis skills with the kids — even whilewearing heeled booties!
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When Kate visited Coach Core, a program that trains young people to become coaches and encourages the next generation of athletes, she showed off her tennis skills with the kids — even whilewearing heeled booties!
07of 25CHRIS JACKSON/GETTYStairs in heels while carrying one child and holding hands with another? No problem for Kate! The royal mom made it look easy when arriving in Victoria, Canada, as part of the family’s2016 tour.
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Stairs in heels while carrying one child and holding hands with another? No problem for Kate! The royal mom made it look easy when arriving in Victoria, Canada, as part of the family’s2016 tour.
08of 25James Whatling/MEGAWhen Kate came across a young boy who looked sick during aroyal outing in Coventryin January 2018, she immediatelysprang into action.“Princess Kate came over and give him a sickbag, our little Craig,” Carole Flynn, a learning mentor at Corpus Christi primary school, said. “I think he was a little bit overcome.”
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When Kate came across a young boy who looked sick during aroyal outing in Coventryin January 2018, she immediatelysprang into action.
“Princess Kate came over and give him a sickbag, our little Craig,” Carole Flynn, a learning mentor at Corpus Christi primary school, said. “I think he was a little bit overcome.”
09of 25Pool/Sam Hussein/WireImageKate beamed while watchingPrince GeorgeandPrincess Charlotteplay with bubbles and balloons at a party for military families in Canada during their 2016 tour.
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Kate beamed while watchingPrince GeorgeandPrincess Charlotteplay with bubbles and balloons at a party for military families in Canada during their 2016 tour.
10of 25ShutterstockKate got help fromCruz Brown, 4, when it came time to unveil a banner atEvelina London Children’s Hospitalin December 2018.
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Kate got help fromCruz Brown, 4, when it came time to unveil a banner atEvelina London Children’s Hospitalin December 2018.
11of 25Kate always beamed with pride as she debuted each her newborns on the steps of the Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s Hospital. Here she is giving the world theirfirst glimpse of Prince Louisin April 2018.
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Kate always beamed with pride as she debuted each her newborns on the steps of the Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s Hospital. Here she is giving the world theirfirst glimpse of Prince Louisin April 2018.
12of 25Danny Martindale/WireImageMom’s got game! Even a pair of sky-high wedges didn’t stop Kate fromparticipating in a volleyball gameduring a 2013 visit to the charity SportsAid.
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Mom’s got game! Even a pair of sky-high wedges didn’t stop Kate fromparticipating in a volleyball gameduring a 2013 visit to the charity SportsAid.
13of 25Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesKate has proved that she’s not afraid to get a little dirty when it comes to playtime, including at a 2015 polo match where she played with a youngPrince Georgein the grass.
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Kate has proved that she’s not afraid to get a little dirty when it comes to playtime, including at a 2015 polo match where she played with a youngPrince Georgein the grass.
14of 25Richard Pohle - Pool/GettyThe royal always makes sure to get on the level of her royal fans, even if it means bending down in a dress!
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The royal always makes sure to get on the level of her royal fans, even if it means bending down in a dress!
15of 25Marty Melville-Pool/GettyKate will do anything to make her kids smile, even if that means making funny faces! Here she is playing withPrince Georgeas a toddler.
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Kate will do anything to make her kids smile, even if that means making funny faces! Here she is playing withPrince Georgeas a toddler.
16of 25Princess Charlotte and Kate Middleton.Chris Jackson/GettyKate jumped into mom mode during August 2019’s King’s Cup sailing race. WhenPrincess Charlottestuck out her tongue at the gathered crowd, she got aquick scolding!
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Princess Charlotte and Kate Middleton.Chris Jackson/Getty
Kate jumped into mom mode during August 2019’s King’s Cup sailing race. WhenPrincess Charlottestuck out her tongue at the gathered crowd, she got aquick scolding!
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Princess Charlotte, Kate Middleton, Prince George and Prince William.Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty
Like parents around the world, Kate andPrince Williamtook on the roles of homeschool teachers during the COVID-19 lockdowns of 2020.
18of 25Kate Middleton.ShutterstockKate took on another role during the height of the coronavirus pandemic.“I have become a hairdresser in lockdown– much to my children’s horror!” she revealed in a video chat with fellow parents.
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Kate took on another role during the height of the coronavirus pandemic.
“I have become a hairdresser in lockdown– much to my children’s horror!” she revealed in a video chat with fellow parents.
19of 25Kate Middleton, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte.Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/GettyWhen the family stepped out for a Christmas show in December 2020, Kate pulled double duty: cradling Prince Louis on her lap and comfortingPrincess Charlotte.
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Kate Middleton, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte.Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty
When the family stepped out for a Christmas show in December 2020, Kate pulled double duty: cradling Prince Louis on her lap and comfortingPrincess Charlotte.
20of 25Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Kate Middleton.Samir Hussein/WireImageOn top of being sisterPippa Middleton’s maid of honor at her May 2017 wedding, Kate was in full mom mode with page boy George and bridesmaid Charlotte.
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Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Kate Middleton.Samir Hussein/WireImage
On top of being sisterPippa Middleton’s maid of honor at her May 2017 wedding, Kate was in full mom mode with page boy George and bridesmaid Charlotte.
21of 25Prince Louis and Kate MIddleton.Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty ImagesWhenPrince Louismade his return to the Buckingham Palacebalcony forQueen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022, the 4-year-old was in a cheeky mood, but nothing a supermom can’t handle!As Louis did everything from making goofy faces to covering his ears during Trooping the Colour, his mom repeatedly reminded her youngest child to take his hands out of his mouth, at one point saying, “Good boy.”
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Prince Louis and Kate MIddleton.Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty Images
WhenPrince Louismade his return to the Buckingham Palacebalcony forQueen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022, the 4-year-old was in a cheeky mood, but nothing a supermom can’t handle!
As Louis did everything from making goofy faces to covering his ears during Trooping the Colour, his mom repeatedly reminded her youngest child to take his hands out of his mouth, at one point saying, “Good boy.”
22of 25Kate Middleton and Prince Louis.FRANK AUGSTEIN/POOL/AFP via GettyLouis was back at it during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant, where hestole the show once morewith his cheeky antics. The young royal covered his eyes, moved around and made faces at Mom — but she handled it gracefully.
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Kate Middleton and Prince Louis.FRANK AUGSTEIN/POOL/AFP via Getty
Louis was back at it during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant, where hestole the show once morewith his cheeky antics. The young royal covered his eyes, moved around and made faces at Mom — but she handled it gracefully.
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Kate even had some help from her middle child, Charlotte, who encouraged her brother to sit down in his seat rather than standing up.
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And it all ended with an adorable cuddle!
25of 25Chris Jackson/GettyEvery parent knows that sometimes, you just have to laugh!After four days of celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Kate andPrince Williamshared a social media post in which theycouldn’t help but acknowledge Louis' cheekiness.“What a fantastic weekend of celebrations. Seeing people across the nation coming together with family, friends and loved ones has been extremely special,” they wrote. “Thank you to everyone who turned out to show their gratitude to The Queen and her inspiring 70 years of leadership. From the crowds on the Mall to communities hosting street parties up and down the country, we hope you had a weekend to remember.“The parents of three then quipped, “We all had an incredible time, especially Louis…” with the eyes emoji.
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Every parent knows that sometimes, you just have to laugh!
After four days of celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Kate andPrince Williamshared a social media post in which theycouldn’t help but acknowledge Louis' cheekiness.
“What a fantastic weekend of celebrations. Seeing people across the nation coming together with family, friends and loved ones has been extremely special,” they wrote. “Thank you to everyone who turned out to show their gratitude to The Queen and her inspiring 70 years of leadership. From the crowds on the Mall to communities hosting street parties up and down the country, we hope you had a weekend to remember.”
The parents of three then quipped, “We all had an incredible time, especially Louis…” with the eyes emoji.
source: people.com
