After a day of Jubilee celebrations in Cardiff with Prince George and Princess Charlotte, Kate Middleton was welcomed back at Kensington Palace by her four-year-old son.

As the helicopter touched down on the palace grounds, Prince Louis couldn’t contain his excitement. He ran toward his mother, who was still dressed in her elegant red outfit, and threw himself into her arms for a warm hug. Marlene Koenig, the royal author and historian who snapped the heartwarming pictures, shared, “I heard the helicopters, raced to Kensington Palace, and the Cambridges were returning from Cardiff. I got pictures of Louis jumping into mummy’s arms!”

The images also capture Louis greeting Princess Charlotte with a running hug and walking alongside his father and brother. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had spent the day in Wales, visiting Cardiff Castle for concert rehearsals and participating in local celebrations to mark the Queen’s 70-year reign.

This touching reunion reminds us that amidst royal duties and grand events, it’s the simple moments of connection that matter most.