It’s no secret that motherhood looks good on Kate Middleton. She’s always been stunning, with a fashion sense to match, and we think she’s even more beautiful now that she’s a mom to Prince George and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge. We fell in love with her even more when she first introduced George to the world not long after giving birth, wearing a blue-and-white dress and looking like…she just gave birth. Then, who could forget her first appearance after Charlotte was born? Her hair was perfectly blown out, and her makeup was flawless. She had a glow and looked well-rested. And she wore a yellow-and-white floral shift custom dress by Jenny Packham with nude heels. A stark contrast to the way she looked after George was born — reminding us, perhaps, that while she seems like us in so many ways, she is, in fact, a princess.
Since their children were born, the royal couple has had many iconic moments as a family. Here, we take a look at our favorites from both children’s first photos to their christenings and beyond.
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Kate Middleton and Prince George's Best Mommy-and-Me Moments
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Prince George's Christmas Letter
The Duke of Cambridge delivered a hand-written letter from Prince George to Father Christmas at Esplanade Park in Helsinki, during an official visit to Finland's capital.
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Kate Middleton's First Public Appearance Since Announcing Third Pregnancy
On October 10, 2017, Kate attended a reception at Buckingham Palace in honor of World Mental Health Day. (Prince William, Kate, and Prince Harry launched their Heads Together campaign, raising awareness of mental-health issues, in 2016.) The event marked the first time the Duchess has been seen in public since announcing her third pregnancy. She is suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, a condition that causes severe morning sickness and that she experienced during her first two pregnancies as well.
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Princess Charlotte's Second Birthday
Just ahead of her second birthday on May 2, 2017, the Palace released this adorable snap of Princess Charlotte.
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Prince George's Third Birthday
On July 22, 2016, the Palace released this sweet photo of Prince George, Kate and William's oldest child, in celebration of his third birthday.
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Another Third Birthday Snap
Another adorable snap of Prince George on his birthday! The photos were taken by photographer Matt Porteous at the family's home in Norfolk in mid-July 2016.
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The Princess Makes Her First Public Appearance
Princess Charlotte greeted crowds at the Trooping the Colour military ceremony, with Kate, William and George. This photo was posted on Kensington Palace's Instagram on June 14, 2016, with the caption: "Watching the Royal Air Force flypast in celebration of The Queen's 90th birthday #HappyBirthdayYourMajesty"
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Princess Charlotte Turns 1
The Occasion: Kate Middleton shared this snap that she took at home in Norfolk, England, just ahead of Princess Charlotte's first birthday. The royal baby turns 1 on Monday, May 2, 2016.
Aww: She's just as precious as big brother George!
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The Queen's 90th Birthday
The Occasion: Four generations of the Royal Family posed for this official portrait, in honor of Queen Elizabeth's milestone birthday. The image will appear on a commemorative stamp sheet.
Aww: Just look how grown up Prince George looks!
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Prince George's First Day of School
The Occasion: Prince George heads to nursery school on January 6, 2016
Aww: The royal palace shared this photo of the 2-year-old as he arrived for his first day of nursery school at Westacre Montessori School, in Norfolk.
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Princess Charlotte's First Christmas
The Occasion: Christmas 2015
Aww: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge released a photo of their family at Christmastime on social media.
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The Royal Family (Official Portrait)
The Occasion: These important family members including Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, and Pippa Middleton attend Princess Charlotte's christening on July 5, 2015.
Aww: Charlotte and George maintain their edible looks through their proper poses. Now that is true endowment.
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Princess Charlotte's Christening
The Occasion: The whole family is pictured at the christening of their newest, adorable addition held on July 5, 2015.
Aww: Charlotte fits right in with the royal clan. Her magnificent style seems to be effortless already!
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The Siblings
The Occasion: This is one of the first photos of the stunning brother and sister. They are pictured in their home in mid-May, 2015.
Aww: Charlotte is so tiny and precious, and how handsome does George look?!
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A Helping Hand
The Occasion: The mother and son are pictured at the Festival of Polo Charity Tournament where Prince William and Prince Harry are participants on June 14, 2015.
Aww: We can practically hear George saying, "Here ma, let me help you up."
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Friendly Waves
The Occasion: The blue-clad father and son step out to greet the public and media before Prince George meets his baby sister for the first time at St. Mary's Hospital on May 2, 2015.
Aww: Matching outfits is one thing, but Prince George's tiny fingers make his wave too cute.
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Princess Charlotte Is Born
The Occasion: Kate Middleton stunned the world when she introduced Princess Charlotte just hours after the baby's birth -- wearing a fitted white Jenny Packham dress.
Aww: The couple were absolutely glowing during the announcement, and the baby was gorgeous!
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Celeb Status
The Occasion: The little heartbreaker is in London with his family on April 20, 2015.
Aww: George is an absolute studmuffin. We're definitely not worried about how he'll do with the ladies.
Photo Credit: Instagram/princegeorge_cambridge
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Catch me, Mommy!
The Occasion: It looks like the Duchess and her little man are just having some pure fun.
Aww: That full-body winter coat makes George look super cuddly.
Photo Credit: Instagram/princegeorge_cambridge
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Prince George's First Birthday
The Occasion: Kate and Prince William host a Peter-Rabbit themed party for their baby boy's 1st birthday at Kensington Palace on July 22, 2014.
Aww: First of all, those cheeks are truly one-of-a-kind. Second, the little prince's fearlessness is evident as he is about to touch the flying insect himself (gasp!).
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A Little Pick-me-up
The Occasion: Prince William's polo match on Father's Day, June 15, 2014.
Aww: Those pink overalls say it all.
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It Runs in the Fam
The Occasion: George and Kate surprise William by going to his polo match in Gloucestershire on Father's Day, June 15, 2014.
Aww: We can see George takes after his parents and their love of horses.
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Australian Tour
The Occasion: The royals ventured on their first official 10-day tour of Sydney, Australia on April 15, 2014, during the Easter holiday season.
Aww: We can't get over how cute Prince George looks with his mini smirk. His personality is magnetic!
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A Pop of Color
The Occasion: Kate was all smiles during her tour of New Zealand and Australia in April 2014.
Aww: We love George's style choices. That bright red cardi is too cute!
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New Zealand Playdates
The Occasion: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, along with their son Prince George of Cambridge, attended Plunkett’s Parent’s Group at Government House in Wellington, New Zealand on April 9, 2014. The visit is part of the family’s first overseas tour together in Australia and New Zealand.
The Outfit: Kate spent her play date in a comfortable black-and-white knit dress by Tory Burch.
Aww: George’s nautical outfit is really too cute for words.
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The First Family Tour
The Occasion: The Duke (not pictured) and Duchess of Cambridge touched down at Wellington Airport in New Zealand with their son Prince George for the family’s first tour together on April 7, 2014.
The Outfit: Buttons galore! Kate was a vision in red in a Catherine Walker military-style coat and a matching pillbox hat by Gina Foster.
Aww: At 8-months-old, this baby appeared to have the perfect mix of his mother and father’s genes.
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Greetings from Kensington Palace
The Occasion: A brand new family photo, taken on March 18, 2014, from their new digs, Apartment 1A at Kensington Palace.
The Outfit: Known for recycling her gorgeous wardrobe, Kate opted for a simple Temperley blouse that she first wore at the Calgary Stampede during the royal couple’s tour of Canada nearly three years ago.
Aww: Now that’s an adorable staring contest. Wonder who won?!
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The Christening
The Occasion: Kate carried her 3-month-old son George following his christening at the Chapel Royal in St. James’s Place in London, England, on Oct. 23, 2013.
The Outfit: For this special day, Kate chose a custom-made dress with ruffle detailing in cream by Alexander McQueen, along with a matching hat by Jane Taylor.
Aww: The matching outfits combined with Prince George’s little hand gestures make this christening ceremony photo one of the cutest ever.
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First Family Photo
The Occasion: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge posed with their son, Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge, and the family dog Lupo , in a photo taken by the Duchess' father Michael Middleton in Bucklebury, Berkshire, in August 2013.
The Outfit: Kate selected a Seraphine Maternity dress for this Kodak moment with her family, along with Annoushka earrings.
Aww: There really is nothing more adorable than a family portrait with two pups (that’s Tilly, the Middletons’ beloved retriever) and a brand new baby boy.
Photo: Michael Middleton – WPA Pool/Getty Images
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Prince George Is Born
The Occasion: The Duchess and her new bundle of joy head home after little George’s arrival on July 23, 2013 at Saint Mary’s Hospital in London.
The Outfit: The new mom looked every bit of radiant in this bespoke number, courtesy of Jenny Packham, one of Kate’s favorite designers.
Aww: There’s plenty of cute packed in this moment, thanks to the new prince’s perfectly snug shawl and his glowing mom’s royal wave.
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