Princess Charlotte 'stepping up' for Kate as young royal 'protective' of Princess of Wales

Princess Kate was diagnosed with cancer at the beginning of the year after going to the hospital for a planned abdominal procedure.

She has since been recovering in private and spending time with her young children and Prince William.

However, she did appear at the King's birthday parade and Kate's only daughter Princess Charlotte appeared "protective" of her mother and "mirrored her techniques."

Speaking exclusively with GB News, Noor Hibbert a leading celebrity body language expert explained: "Charlotte's body language appeared to be protective, which demonstrated that she is stepping up to support her mother, Kate - she was acting almost like her right-hand woman.

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"The way she looked up at her mother was in an adoring and somewhat maternal way and this demonstrated her sweetness and showed how the princess is maturing and is now looking out for her mother, almost like the role of a caregiver.

"Sitting opposite Kate, Charlotte showcased behaviours and movements typically done by Kate, smiling over her shoulder at the crowds and waving enthusiastically. And just like Kate, Charlotte's smile was almost constant.

"As they assembled at the window of Buckingham Palace, Charlotte's support continued.

"Standing at the front of the group next to Louis, she was wearing a beaming smile as she looked down on the parade, mirroring her mother’s techniques like the perfect Royal."

Princess Kate revealed on Friday that she would be attending the event in a shocking statement.

She said: "I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days.

"On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to your body resting.

“But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well.

“My treatment is ongoing and will be for a few more months.

“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.”