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Antony Thrower

Kate Middleton's clever mirroring trick to keep Prince Louis in line during Coronation

A body language expert has revealed the clever tricks used by Kate Middleton during the three day Coronation to keep her children in line.

Princes George, nine, five-year-old Louis and Princess Charlotte, eight, were praised for their impeccable behaviour throughout the days of celebrations.

On Monday Louis took part in his first ever royal engagement with his older siblings as the Wales family took part in the Big Help Out.

Now a body language expert says they have worked out the clever parenting used by the Princess of Wales during the ceremony to keep her young children in check.

The family taking part in the Big Help Out (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Body language expert Judi James told the Sun : "Kate could be seen keeping a very subtle eye on Louis during the ceremony, and offering him motivational ‘reward’ touches of affection when he did something right.

“Louis and Charlotte’s signals of total absorption and determination with the archery was exactly how William and Kate throw themselves into anything sporty or competitive during their royal appearances.

“William and Kate showed they clearly understand the need for all their children to learn to enjoy royal events rather than to dread them by seeing them as a chore, bore, or challenge to get through.”

Prince George made history ahead of the event as he persuaded his grandfather to break with centuries-old tradition at the Coronation.

The siblings during the ceremony on Saturday (Getty Images)

The future heir is said to have persuaded King Charles to make a change to uniforms worn by the pages of honour - specifically their white knee breeches.

A source reportedly claimed that George also "wasn't keen on wearing tights and becoming a subject of ribaldry at school".

Instead, the King agreed to his grandson's wishes and allowed the pages to wear trousers.

'He also wasn't keen on wearing tights and becoming a subject of ribaldry at school,' whispers a courtier.

The King agreed and the breeches and tights were replaced with trousers.

Prince George appeared alongside his sister Princess Charlotte and brother Prince Louis - playing a central role in the historic day.

He walked behind his grandad, helping to carry his robes as he entered and left Westminster Abbey.

The King and George’s father, Prince William , were keen for the young prince to have an important role on May 6 and decided he would be front and centre.

George and seven other boys named Pages of Honour "attended their majesties”, the King and Queen, during the service.

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