Snap! How Prince George appeared in the very same romper suit as his father wore in balcony scene with Prince Charles in 1984 

  • History repeats itself as both royal boys were dressed in same outfit
  • Charming pictures show how the Princes reacted the same way to parade 
  • Almost mirror images of the Royal family from back in 1984 and now 

Like father, like son.

Prince George made his debut on the balcony of Buckingham Palace wearing exactly the same baby-blue romper suit his dad, Prince William, wore during his first appearance 31 years ago.

Charming pictures from then and now also show how an excited Prince William, then aged two, reacted in the same excited way as his own son to the Trooping of the Colours, which marks the Queen's birthday.

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History repeated itself on Saturday when Prince George wore the same baby blue romper suit as Prince William did back at the Trooping of the Colours in 1984
Prince William was a toddler in his dad Prince Charles' arms when he wore the same baby-blue romper suit

History repeated itself on Saturday when Prince George wore the same baby blue romper suit as Prince William did back at the Trooping of the Colours in 1984, when he was a toddler in Prince Charles' arms 

A series of shots from the Trooping of the Colours in 1984 showed then two-year-old Prince William watching excitedly at the pageantry - covering his mouth with amazement and craning his neck to follow the action

A series of shots from the Trooping of the Colours in 1984 showed then two-year-old Prince William watching excitedly at the pageantry - covering his mouth with amazement and craning his neck to follow the action

Today Prince George reacted with the same amazement as his dad, watched proudly by both his parents

Today Prince George reacted with the same amazement as his dad, watched proudly by both his parents

As well as the little boys both being dressed the same, Prince Charles and Prince William also wore the same red tunics, having earlier ridden horseback as part of the parade at Buckingham Palace

As well as the little boys both being dressed the same, Prince Charles and Prince William also wore the same red tunics, having earlier ridden horseback as part of the parade at Buckingham Palace

As well as a mirror between the two young boys, Charles and Diana were pictured together in near-identical poses in 1984 to William and Kate on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on Saturday 

As well as a mirror between the two young boys, Charles and Diana were pictured together in near-identical poses in 1984 to William and Kate on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on Saturday 

Queen Elizabeth waves from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping of the Colour parade to mark her official birthday, alongside Prince George who delighted the adoring crowds waiting below

Queen Elizabeth waves from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping of the Colour parade to mark her official birthday, alongside Prince George who delighted the adoring crowds waiting below

How times change: The royal family pictured 31 years ago as Prince William was taken on to the balcony for the first time during the Trooping of the Colour while being held by father Prince Charles (left)

How times change: The royal family pictured 31 years ago as Prince William was taken on to the balcony for the first time during the Trooping of the Colour while being held by father Prince Charles (left)

The proud dad held his son and chatted to him throughout the event, as Prince Charles did to him back in 1984 - both wearing red tunics having ridden on horseback during the earlier parade. 

And while it was Diana 31 years ago - then pregnant with Prince Harry - who shared the balcony with Charles, on Saturday it was Kate, who has made her first appearance after giving birth to Princess Charlotte. There was no sign of the young princess.

Prince George, who turns two next month, has the same light blond hair as his dad and wore the same blue romper suit with a white frill and buttons as William.

Prince George is growing into the same inquisitive little individual as his dad
Prince William pictured aged two in 1984

Prince George is growing into the same inquisitive little individual as his dad, pictured at the same age (right)

Prince William pictured as part of a special photocall with the press for his second birthday

Prince William pictured as part of a special photocall with the press for his second birthday

Here, Prince George - who turns two next month - shyly waves to the crowds of people gathered below

Here, Prince George - who turns two next month - shyly waves to the crowds of people gathered below

Four generations of the Royal Family appeared together on the balcony for the celebrations. 

The Queen's actual birthday was on April 21, when she turned 89. However, her official birthday is always celebrated nationally on the second Saturday in June when the weather is usually reckoned to be more predictable. 

The parade began at Buckingham Palace before moving through Horse Guards Parade, The Mall and Admiralty Arch to mark the Queen's official birthday.

The monarch, who turned 89 this year, was taken past cheering crowds in a horse-drawn carriage alongside husband Prince Philip, wearing full bearskin hat and accompanying red tunic which he is entitled to wear as he is Colonel of the Grenadier Guards.

Prince Harry was also pictured dressed in the uniform of the Household Cavalry, where he remains a Commissioned Officer, having quite active service at the end of last month.

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