In previous years, they delighted royal fans by sharing new images of their children to mark special occasions.

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Kate Middleton Took a New Photo of Prince Louis for His 6th Birthday

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A palace insider toldThe Telegraphthat Kate had just tried to make the picture the best it could be.

Royal experts spoke of how Kates close-knit family has rallied around around the Waleses at this time.

He said, Theyll have rallied around her, especially her young family.

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Prince Louis, pictured with his siblings, Prince George and Princess Charlotte

Carole and Michael will have essentially thrown a safety blanket around the young children to help protect them.

In times like this for Kate, it is hugely important.

It is crucial the children are looked after carefully.

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Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales , Princess Charlotte of Wales, and Prince George of Wales

The royal mother-of-three spent time studying the research on how to improve the lives of babies.

Results for the study were published in March.

A spokesman forKensington Palacesaid: The Princess has been kept updated throughout the process.

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