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Antony Thrower & Nicola Croal

Kate Middleton's savvy parenting trick to ensure young royals behaved during Coronation

A body language expert has shared the clever tricks Kate Middleton pulled during the long weekend of Coronation celebrations to keep her three children behaving well.

Prince George, nine, Princess Charlotte, eight and Prince Louis, five were all applauded for their outstanding behaviour throughout the three days of festivities.

The Wales family also took part in the Big Help Out on Monday which saw little Louis taking part in his first ever public royal engagement alongside his older siblings.

Now a body language professional claims they have worked out the clever parenting technique used by the Princess of Wales during the historical ceremony to ensure she kept her young kids in check, reports the Mirror.

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.

The siblings were praised for their outstanding behaviour over the course of the weekend (Getty)

“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 reportedly made history ahead of the monumental event as he managed to convince his grandfather to break a centuries-old traditional uniform at the Coronation.

The young prince persuaded Charles to change the outfits worn by the pages of honour - specifically their white knee breaches to prevent him from getting teased in school.

The Wales family had a very busy weekend of Coronation festivities (Leon Neal/Pool Photo via AP)

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

The King listened to his eldest grandson's concerns and agreed to replace the breeches and tights with trousers.

Prince George appeared alongside his sister Princess Charlotte and brother Prince Louis, playing a significant role on the special day.

He walked behind his grandfather, helping to carry his robes as Charles entered and exited Westminster Abbey.

The King and George's father, Prince William were eager for the the young prince to be given an important task during the Coronation on May 6 and decided he would be front and centre.

George and seven other boys were given the Page of Honour roles and "attended to their Majesties" during the service.

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