Prince George steals the show at Trooping the Colour

The Queen was saluted by more than 1,000 soldiers today at this year's Trooping of the Colour.

Accompanied by Prince Philip and Prince Charles, the Queen watched the soldiers as they marched down Horse Guards parade as part of her official birthday celebrations.

Later the Queen was joined by other family members, including Prince George and his parents the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, as she waved from the balcony of Buckingham Palace and watched the traditional aircraft fly-past.

ITV News correspondent Sue Saville reports:

Prince George has made his first appearance on the balcony at Buckingham Palace to honour the Queen's official birthday.

The prince wore the same outfit his father, Prince William, wore for Trooping the Colour in 1984, Kensington Palace revealed.

Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, has attended her first public event since giving birth to Princess Charlotte.

Kate joined the rest of the royal family to celebrate the Queen's official birthday at the Trooping the Colour parade.

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Cheers erupted as the Queen and other royal guests began to arrive for the Trooping the Colour parade.

Trooping the Colour, also known as the Queen's Birthday Parade, is underway at Horse Guards Parade.

Flags are lining the Mall in central London as the annual Trooping the Colour parade kicks off.