 Middleton broke tradition by sacrificing for George & Charlotte.

William and Kate have become experts at balancing their roles as future monarchs and parents of three.

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Kate sacrificed attending the 2016 St. Patrick's Day parade to spend time with her young children.

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William attended the parade alone, as he was still Colonel of the regiment at the time.

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