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PRINCESS Charlotte stole the show as she joined big brother George, mum Kate Middleton and dad Prince William at Cardiff Castle today.

The Cambridges travelled to Wales to meet entertainers staging a show to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee - and Charlotte captured spectators' hearts as she greeted guests.

Princess Charlotte joined big brother George as well as parents Kate Middleton and Prince William at Cardiff Castle today
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Princess Charlotte joined big brother George as well as parents Kate Middleton and Prince William at Cardiff Castle todayCredit: Getty
Charlotte appeared to attempt a curtsey in front of a millitary cadet at Cardiff Castle today
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Charlotte appeared to attempt a curtsey in front of a millitary cadet at Cardiff Castle today
The family were greeted by hundreds of spectators
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The family were greeted by hundreds of spectatorsCredit: Getty
Little brother Prince Louis was notably absent today
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Little brother Prince Louis was notably absent todayCredit: PA

As she stepped out of the car, royal watchers were convinced they spotted the seven-year-old attempting a curtsey in front of a navy cadet before he shook her hand.

Taking to Twitter, royal reporter Rebecca English wrote: “I think #PrincessCharlotte went to do a little curtsey, bless her! #PlatinumJubilee.”

And others were quick to agree, with another tweeting: “Yes, that's what I thought too! What a darling!”

“😊 she is still figuring it all out,” added a third.

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Another wrote: “She won’t have done much hand shaking and will mainly have seen it when people shake her parents hand while curtsying (if female) so automatically went to do it when he shock hands and just managed to stop herself.”

Kate and Wills, along with George, eight, and Charlotte are due to watch rehearsals and meet some of the acts taking part in the celebrations, including Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler.

Bonnie was last week made an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours for her services to music.

The royals will also meet weatherman Owain Wyn Evans, best known for his role on the nightly news programme North West Tonight and The One Show.


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The Cambridges and their children will then be introduced to a number of West End performers, Rubicon Dance Company and the Wales Youth Choir for Good.

Prince Louis - who stole the show when he appeared on Buckingham Palace's balcony with his family and the Queen after the Trooping the Colour ceremony on Thursday - is missing out on the visit.

The adorable royal was seen jumping with glee after he was wowed by the Red Arrows.

Louis, four, grinned and chatted to his great-grandmother the Queen as they watched the sensational show from the balcony.

Just hours before, Charlotte was snapped playfully calming her little brother as he enthusiastically waved to enormous crowds watching Trooping the Colour.

The royal youngster placed her hand over her younger brother while in the carriage procession.

Meanwhile, Kate and Wills yesterday joined other members of the Firm at St Paul's Cathedral for a special service of thanksgiving.

While the Queen, 96, herself did not attend due to mobility issuesCharles and CamillaBeatrice and Eugenie and Zara and Mike Tindall were out in force.

Kate and William arrived to loud cheers from members of the public waiting outside.

But Harry and Meghan were seated in the second row on the right hand side, away from the Cambridges who at at the front on the left.

It's reported Palace aides worked behind the scenes for months to perfectly choreograph the Jubilee service so Harry and William wouldn't come face-to-face.

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The brothers sat on separate sides of St Paul's and arrived with their wives at different times.

The couples did not make eye contact or acknowledge each other.

The seven-year-old looked confidant and happy as she took her mum's hand
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The seven-year-old looked confidant and happy as she took her mum's handCredit: Getty
Meanwhile Prince George was seen walking hand in hand with dad William
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Meanwhile Prince George was seen walking hand in hand with dad WilliamCredit: Getty
Beaming Kate gave a wave to spectators
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Beaming Kate gave a wave to spectatorsCredit: Getty
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