Today marked an especially unique Trooping of the Colour, not only because it was Prince George‘s first, but also because he wore a family heirloom. The palace informed royal reporters including, Emily Nash, that George’s blue outfit with cream lace was worn by Prince William for his first balcony appearance in 1984.
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The Duchess of Cambridge wore Catherine Walker’s Astrid coat dress with Lock & Co’s Marisabel hat, which many a commentator on Twitter had fun with (H/T to @KateMiddStyle and People‘s Simon Perry for the ID).
It’s fine, because now Catherine has more to talk about with Bea and Eug.
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During the carriage procession, Catherine was seated with Prince Harry and the Duchess of Cornwall, while William, Colonel of the Irish Guards, escorted the monarch on his horse.
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Meanwhile, THISGUY was enjoying everything about everything and more. “Live for today, my people!” He shouted from behind the Buckingham Palace window.
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