Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis arrive at Trooping the Colour for the first public appearance together in six months

The Wales children have made their first appearance together in six months at Trooping the Colour

Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six, arrived at Buckingham Palace with their parents in a car before joining the parade in a carriage.

In the first photo released, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte were seen seated across from the Prince and Princess of Wales in the vehicle.

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Prince George, 10, was seated next to his parents facing Charlotte and Louis.

Catherine was dressed in a recycled Jenny Packham dress with the addition of a black and white bow and belt.

Charlotte wore a navy and white dress with a white bow tied in her hair and waved happily to the crowd.

Following the parade Catherine was seen peeking out of the windows of Buckingham Palace with Charlotte and Louis who were keen to get a glimpse of the formalities taking place in the courtyard.

The family later appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for the traditional Red Arrows fly over to mark King Charles' birthday.

The family were all smiles, clearly delighted at the crowd of thousands assembled despite the rain.

Prince Louis showed his appreciation with a two-handed wave.

The Princess of Wales announced she would be attending the annual celebration of the monarch's birthday.

Catherine, 42, hadn't been seen since the release of a video in which she explained her prolonged absence following "planned abdominal surgery" in January.

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Kate's public return as royals unite at Trooping the Colour

The royal shared she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy after evidence of cancer was detected during the planned surgery in January

King Charles has also been battling cancer and returned to public-facing duties in April.

The Princess of Wales had sent her apologies for missing the Colonel's Review during the Trooping the Colour dress rehearsal last week as part of her role as Colonel of the Irish Guards.

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In a statement confirming her attendance at today's ceremony she said she was "looking forward" to the engagement.

"[I] hope to join a few public engagements over the summer, but equally knowing I am not out of the woods yet," she added.

She said: "On the days I feel well enough, it is a joy to engage with school life, spend personal time on the things that give me energy and positivity, as well as starting to do a little work from home."

"I am learning how to be patient, especially with uncertainty. Taking each day as it comes, listening to my body, and allowing myself to take this much needed time to heal."

King Charles, who is also being treated for cancer, said he was "delighted" his daughter-in-law is attending the parade, and was "much looking forward to all elements of the day," a palace spokesperson told media outlets.

The princess' last official appearance was the royals' annual walk to church on Christmas Day 2023 in Sandringham.

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