Relaxed royals look as if they’ve finally put cancer troubles behind them

THE royal art of playing the part to perfection was never better illustrated than at yesterday’s Trooping the Colour.

The slimmed-down monarchy on the palace balcony were brimming with cheer, colour and vibrancy.

They all looked relaxed and joyful — as if they had at last put all the troubles of the King and Catherine’s cancer diagnoses behind them.

It would have been hard not to feel emotional at the minute’s silence to honour the victims of the tragic Air India flight bound for Gatwick.

The Princess Royal, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince of Wales sat stationary on their powerful steeds.

Princess Charlotte, a keen rider herself, will have been looking hard at the magnificent number of horses.

For once, Queen Camilla didn’t have her usual big smile.

The wind was giving her trouble holding on to her hat, but she still managed to look the picture of elegance.

As head of the Armed Forces, it was an emotional day for the King.

But it’s something he always enjoys, especially when everyone looks so happy and proud to be there.

Prince Louis had the last laugh as he gave a mischievous wave to the crowd. A cheeky end to a cheerful day.

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