Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis joined their parents Kate Middleton and Prince William for a surprise appearance on May 5.
The event at the Queen Victoria Memorial outside of Buckingham Palace honored World War II veterans and kicked off four days’ worth of commemorations in tribute of VE Day on May 8.
The three kids hadn’t been seen together in a public capacity since Christmas Day, after the Wales family of five skipped the traditional royal family Easter service on April 20 in favor of marking the holiday privately.
Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—the three children of Kate Middleton and Prince William—were seen in a rare appearance Monday, the first time they’d been seen together on royal duty since the royal family’s annual Christmas Day appearance at St. Mary Magdalene Church at Sandringham.
George, Charlotte, and Louis helped kick off four days of commemorations for the 80th anniversary of VE Day, otherwise known as Victory in Europe Day, marked on May 8 and honoring the end of World War II in Europe. It is believed that this will likely be the last major anniversary that many veterans of World War II will be able to be honored, so it’s an extra special occasion.
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Prince Edward, Kate Middleton, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, and Prince William on May 5, 2025
The family of five joined King Charles, Queen Camilla, and other members of the royal family at the Queen Victoria Memorial outside of Buckingham Palace, according to People. The kids’ appearance “had not been announced in advance,” according to the outlet, and George, Charlotte, and Louis walked alongside their parents as they observed the parade, “each taking a moment to meet a veteran” before the family settled in their seats. As they observed the festivities, the kids “were full of energy,” with Charlotte—who just celebrated her milestone 10th birthday on Friday—leaning over at one point to whisper something that made Louis smile, People reported.
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Kate Middleton, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Prince Louis, and Prince William on May 5, 2025
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Kate Middleton, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Prince Louis, and Prince William on May 5, 2025
The Prince and Princess of Wales are expected to attend a tea party hosted by Charles and Camilla and honoring veterans later in the day on Monday, but will do so without George, Charlotte, and Louis. Kate and William will appear later in the week on May 8 at a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey, and the whole family is expected to take part in a Buckingham Palace balcony appearance Thursday, as well.
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