This is the story of Princesse Matilda Victoria Eleanor de Galles. The Eldest daughter of Princess Catherine and William of Wales. The futur queen of England.
The day of the Trooping the Colour parade was finally here, and Buckingham Palace was abuzz with excitement. Matilda, along with her younger siblings, George, Charlotte, and little Louis, stood inside the palace, waiting for the grand moment they would step onto the famous balcony to wave to the crowd below. This year was particularly special: it would be one-year-old Louis's first appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony, and Matilda felt a surge of excitement and pride as she watched her baby brother toddle about, his tiny hands waving energetically.
As they prepared to go out, Matilda, only eight but already wise beyond her years, kept a careful eye on her younger siblings. She adjusted the bow on Charlotte's dress, helped George straighten his jacket, and made sure little Louis was steady on his feet. Their parents, William and Catherine, watched with pride as their eldest daughter took charge, her gentle yet confident nature shining through.
When it was finally time to step out, the royal family moved together, with Matilda holding Louis's hand as they approached the balcony doors. The instant they stepped outside, the crowd erupted in cheers, flags waving below. Louis, captivated by the sights and sounds, squealed in delight, his arms flapping wildly as he tried to wave at the crowd just like his older siblings.
Matilda glanced over at him, her eyes sparkling with amusement. She knelt down slightly to help him wave, guiding his tiny hand with a gentle touch. Louis, catching on quickly, began waving with even more enthusiasm, much to the delight of the crowd—and to Matilda's pride.
Their parents, standing just behind them, exchanged a smile, clearly touched by Matilda's attentiveness. William leaned over to Catherine and whispered, "She's growing up so quickly." Catherine nodded, her gaze soft as she watched Matilda take such tender care of her little siblings, especially Louis, who was blissfully unaware of the scale of the event but was beaming with joy all the same.
Matilda's patience and care didn't go unnoticed by the onlookers either; photos of her with her siblings, particularly Louis, would soon spread far and wide. The crowd loved seeing the young princess take such pride in her family and beaming with the warmth of an elder sister who adored her siblings.
As the Trooping the Colour parade continued, Matilda stayed close to Louis, steadying him when he wobbled and smiling encouragingly when he tried to copy George's more practiced wave. She could feel the pride swelling in her heart as she watched her baby brother enjoy his first big royal event. And as the family began to head back inside, Matilda held Louis's hand tightly, feeling every bit the proud big sister.
Later, as they returned to the family room to relax after the excitement, Matilda's parents gathered the children close. William put a hand on Matilda's shoulder, smiling down at her with a look of admiration. "You were wonderful out there today, Tilly," he said, using the nickname only her family called her by. "Your mum and I are very proud of you. You're such a wonderful big sister."
Matilda beamed up at her father, her heart swelling with joy. "Thank you, Dad. I'm proud of Louis, too," she replied. "He was so excited! I can't wait to tell him about it when he's older."
Catherine wrapped an arm around her daughter, pressing a kiss to her forehead. "You did beautifully, darling. You made today even more special."
As the family settled down, Matilda looked around at her siblings, feeling a warm sense of happiness. She knew there would be many more moments like this, full of laughter and togetherness. She was grateful for her family and for the chance to share such cherished memories, and she looked forward to all the proud sister moments yet to come.
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