Trooping The Colour

Henry VIII's wives had an entire palace full of their clothes and dresses were continually cannibalised to make new outfits. They were far too expensive to throw anything out.

I noticed that Camilla and Anne were chatting away. If it had been Diana and Anne they would have been at opposite ends of the balcony

Yes, I wanted to see the other children merlot!

Yes pinkprincess. I think Edward's little boy also stole the show. He stepped out so bravely between Granny and Grandad.

Blimey are all the clothes the royals wear then preserved? They must need at least 10 airdrome hangers I should think

Oh I don't know. It probably cost a fortune to start with. Waste not, want not.

And he looked lovely in it. I think he might be just a teeny bit cuter even than his dad at that age.

I thought it was daft , wearing his Dads cast offs

Well, it nearly had, it was what William had worn at the same age, carefully preserved by the Palace!

There were some lovely photos of him in the DT at a polo match with Kate. He looked to be having a great time! At least he seemed to be wearing some decent togs - whatever they dressed him in on Saturday looked like it had come out of the Ark!

Doesn't she look happy merlotgran and isn't little George a peach

I thought Camilla resembled the Q Mum's style, particularly the hat! x

Some more pics

I feel for Katherine - criticised for being to thin during her pregnancy, then produces a whopper of a baby, only to be criticised for losing baby weight too quickly. I was skinny at her age - I'm not now!

I thought Prince Edward's son who was at he front beside the Queen was a really lovely little boy.
I did not care for Catherine's dress though.It looked like it was made from curtain material.But who am I too judge, just my immediate thought.I agree about her weight, looks like she has gone down too quickly. That's just jealous me though,I was still looking like a sack of potatoes at that stage.

I would have liked the camera to sweep along the balcony to the children at the other end. Other than Prince Edward's son and daughter it would have been interesting to have a go at identifying some of the others.

I disagree, Roses. It's not a sombre occasion and there was a lot of smiling and grinning all round. Camilla is senior to Kate so unless the Queen gives her a death stare I suppose she can laugh all she wants. She will also make a good Queen consort as her support for Charles is unwavering.

The Queen looked lovely but all eyes were on George...including mine

Not being a misery just saying as it was, yes a sweet child ,who else was in the balcony crowd? We only saw Camilla because she was in camera shot close to George . We were spared Andrews daughters so that's a positive

Oh don't be such a misery! The TV cameraman wasn't to know that when HM turned to go inside, George would look back at the crowds and give a final little wave! and [wave] emoticon

As the tv camera was focused on the child the whole time they were on the balcony he stole the camera not the show, there was no choice for the viewer

DGS1 is really into knights and soldiers at the moment and was really disappointed that they didn't start fighting.

Agree Deedaa and number good points.I also caught Camilla whispering and laughing to Kate, but Kate remained unsmiling back to her, so perhaps Kate thought the occasion was not one to be grinned at and will make a good Queen consort.Probably Camilla was saying " this is taking forever, I'm dying for a fag!"

Prince George is the image of William at the same age.

I agree nina I said to DH that Camilla looked so much better in a bit of colour, the creams and beiges she usually wears make her look so washed out. (You can imagine how fascinating he found the conversation )

Horses were lovely as ever and how good to see all those girls in the King's Troop! It struck me that if you were to pick a 94 year old man off the street, tie a heavy weight to his head and make him sit with it for hours you'd probably be arrested.

I thought Kate was perhaps a bit too thin already? I'd like to see a bit of "Sod this I've just had a baby I'll slim down eventually"

One of my good friends was there today - a great British spectacle and something we do rather well I think.

Prince George was lovely. I do admire Mrs Cambridge though she is certainly getting all right.

Yes roses, the horses are spectacular. I confess though, to loving the photographs of little George and feel I'm slowly losing any republican sympathies