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The Duke of Kent stood apart from the rest of the family© PA Images via Getty Images
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Andrea CaamanoDigital Content Director
Matthew MooreSenior Evening Writer
Alexandra HurtadoUS Royal News Correspondent - New York
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A Right Royal Podcast

As Andrea promised, the latest edition of A Right Royal Podcast is now available, in which our hosts, Andrea Caamano and Emily Nash, give you a special insight into this year's Trooping the Colour.

It's an episode you don't want to miss, and you can listen to it below!

LISTEN: An in-depth exploration of Trooping the Colour!

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The missing royals

While many of us obsess over the images showcasing all the royals present, it's also an interesting exercise to see who didn't make the ceremony. While it was expected that the likes of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor or Prince Harry wouldn't be joining other senior members of the family, some absences are more surprising. But who missed out?

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Prince George is looking more mature

Prince George turns 13 on July 22© Samir Hussein/WireImage
Prince George turns 13 on July 22

Prince George is weeks away from turning 13 and is already looking like a young gentleman. The royal's appearance at Trooping the Colour sparked comments among social media users, with one writing: "Prince George mania looms," suggesting that the "Willsmania" that surrounded his father, Prince William, during his teenage years could soon be repeated. Meanwhile, another wrote: "Wow, Prince George already has the commanding presence of a future King." 

One body language expert analyzed the Prince's outing. Head to this link to find out what she had to say about George looking "mature now."

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How their home life is shaping the Wales kids' public appearances

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis were well-behaved and looking grown up on June 13© Jeff Spicer/Getty Images

Amid the pomp and pageantry of Trooping the Colour, it is often Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis who steal the show. Over the years, the Prince and Princess of Wales' children have turned one of the most anticipated events on the royal calendar into a series of endearing moments. And with each public appearance, the kids appear increasingly confident, no doubt a testament to how they are being raised. "I think William and Kate's approach to parenting has given them this confidence," HELLO!'s Royal Editor Emily Nash says. Click the link here for what Emily had to say about the Wales family's home life...

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That's all

Thank you for following along with our blog on Trooping the Colour. Come back next week for more royal news. I'll see you then!

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