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Kate Middleton’s Sweetest Mom Moments, in Honor of Her 37th Birthday

By Meghan Ovedeep
January 09, 2019
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Happy birthday to the one-and-only Kate Middleton! Today, the Duchess of Cambridge celebrates 37 fabulous years around the sun, and the palace reports that the devoted mother of three is spending her special day like any other: relaxing at home with her kids.In her years in the spotlight, Kate has served up so much more than hair and wardrobe goals (for which we are forever grateful). She’s also given us countless adorable moments with her children, George, 5, Charlotte, 3, and Louis, 8 months. Seriously, could they get any cuter?From their unforgettable hospital debuts to carefree outings in the park, keep scrolling to see 12 of Kate Middleton’s sweetest mom moments.
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These are Some of the Duchess's Cutest Moments with her Kids

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Prince George’s Debut

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Lupo, the family's cocker spaniel, and Tilly (a Middleton family pet) helped the young couple George to the world back in 2013.

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Nodding to History

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Kate took a sartorial page out of her late mother-in-law Princess Diana’s book for George’s very first public appearance outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's hospital in London in 2013.

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Sharing Nature

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The Duchess couldn’t help but beam as toddler George came up close and personal with a beautiful monarch butterfly on dad William’s hand. (You might notice the damp spit up patch on her left shoulder.)

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Mom to All

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Kate doesn’t just play mom to her own kids— even baby animals get the loving treatment!

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On the Move

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Even royals find themselves chasing after their little ones!

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A Shoulder to Cry On

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You never know when a meltdown might happen—even when the world is watching. Here, the Duchess of Cambridge comforts daughter Charlotte during the Trooping the Color in 2018.

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Full-Time Job

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Here she takes a second during President Obama’s official 2016 visit to Kensington Palace to chat with George, who happens to be sitting on the sweetest rocking horse.

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Royal Wrangler

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Photographers captured a hilariously relatable photo of Kate trying to reel in a head-strong Charlotte on the sidelines of a charity polo game

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A Reassuring Presence

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Initially, Prince George was spooked by the noise of the helicopters during a visit at the Royal International Air Tattoo. A few reassuring words for mom (and a pair of noise-canceling headphones) was all it took for George to feel better.

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The Subtle Enforcer

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Kate wasn’t having it when George, Charlotte and the other young attendants threatened to disrupt her sister Pippa’s wedding. We know a few Southern mamas who would be very impressed by that firm yet subtle “shh!”

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Prince Louis’ Debut

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Now that, ladies and gentlemen, is what a proud mama looks like.

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Always Smiling

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Here, the Duchess encourages Charlotte to smile to the photographers assembled to document the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Talk about an adorable photo op!

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