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Jennifer Newton

William and Kate bring George and Charlotte on Jubilee visit - but Louis misses out

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were joined by Prince George and Princess Charlotte on a special Jubilee visit to Cardiff Castle.

But it seems their youngest child Prince Louis stayed at home today despite stealing the show at Trooping the Colour on Thursday with his adorable appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony alongside his great-grandmother the Queen.

George, eight, and seven-year-old Charlotte were surprise additions to the outing on what is their first official visit to Wales..

The couple and the two older children watched rehearsals and met some of the acts taking part in a concert at the castle for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee including Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler.

The Cambridges at Cardiff Castle (Samir Hussein/WireImage)
William and Kate with George and Charlotte at Cardiff Castle (PA)

As they arrived at the castle, William and Kate, in a red Eponine coat dress and earrings from Welsh brand Spells of Love, ushered the youngsters out of the car and they all shook hands with the waiting dignitaries.

The royals also met weatherman Owain Wyn Evans who is known for his role on the nightly news programme North West Tonight and The One Show.

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

William puts an arm around George on their visit to Cardiff (Getty Images)
Kate gives the crowds a wave as she holds Charlotte's hand (PA)

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Their visit to Wales comes as Prince William and his dad Prince Charles are set to take to the stage to pay public tributes to the Queen during a star-studded Jubilee concert tonight.

The father and son – both future kings – will speak separately in honour of the monarch towards the end of the BBC ’s open-air show, staged in the front of Buckingham Palace.

George and Charlotte smile during their royal visit (PA)
The family chat to wellwishers at Cardiff Castle (PA)

Diana Ross, Queen + Adam Lambert, Alicia Keys, Hans Zimmer, George Ezra, and Eurovision 2022 runner-up Sam Ryder are among the celebrity acts preparing to entertain a live crowd of 22,000 people and a television audience of millions.

Clarence House and Kensington Palace announced both Charles and William would address the crowds at the high profile Platinum Party at the Palace, which falls on the third evening of the four-day Jubilee festivities.

It is thought unlikely the Queen will attend the concert but confirmation of any movements will be released on the day.

It's been a busy few days for William and Kate. As well as appearing at Trooping the Colour on Thursday with their three children, they were among the most senior royals at a service of thanksgiving for the Queen at St Paul's Cathedral yesterday.

However, they will not be attending the Epsom Derby later, where the Queen will be represented by her daughter Princess Anne after it was announced she would not be attending.

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