Popsugar Parenting The Royals Photos of Kate Middleton With Her Kids 28 Photos of the Duchess of Cambridge Looking Lovingly at Her Kids That Will Make Your Heart Burst 11 August 2018 by Alessia Santoro Image Source: Getty Although the Duchess of Cambridge and her kids are constantly photographed at events smiling and waving, it's the candid photos that we really can't get enough of. More often than not, if the family is caught not posing for a photo, Kate is either defusing a toddler tantrum or, quite the opposite: looking so lovingly at one or all of her children, that it's enough to make anyone's heart burst at the sight of it. Ahead, take a look at some of our favourite love-filled photos of Kate with George, Charlotte, and Louis, which all prove that at her core, the duchess is just a typical mama bear. Related: The Number of Nannies the Duchess of Cambridge Has Might Actually Surprise You Image Source: Getty / Karwai Tang Kate, peering lovingly at her firstborn, the day she became a mama. 1 / 28 Image Source: Getty / Karwai Tang Kate looking on at an adorable Princess Charlotte. 2 / 28 Image Source: Getty / The White House Even in front of Barack Obama, Kate only had eyes for her sweet toddler. 3 / 28 Image Source: Getty / Chris Jackson Charlotte may be in love with that pink balloon, but Kate is in love with Charlotte's little face. 4 / 28 Image Source: Getty / Chris Jackson Kate and Charlotte have pretty much the same expression here, but what's Charlotte looking at? 5 / 28 Image Source: Getty / Pool/Samir Hussein Kate loved watching Charlotte and George enjoy bubbles. 6 / 28 Image Source: Getty / WPA Pool On the way to Charlotte's christening, Kate took a loving look at a tiny George. 7 / 28 Image Source: Getty / Karwai Tang Kate loved watching Charlotte thoroughly enjoy Trooping the Colour. Related: Kate Middleton Shares Her Favorite "Simple" Motherhood Moment, and Yup, We Totally Agree! 8 / 28 Image Source: Getty / AFP At Prince George's christening, Kate only had eyes for her adorable bundle. Related: No Joke, Prince Louis's Christening Gown Is a Replica of a Dress Royal Babies Have Worn Since 1841 9 / 28 Image Source: Getty / WPA Pool Same with Prince Louis's christening — Prince William took ahold of the couple's older two kids while Kate gushed over her newborn. Related: Prince Louis Slept Through His Christening and Kate Middleton's Comment Will Make You Say "SAME" 10 / 28 Image Source: Getty / Pool/Samir Hussein Kate smiled as Charlotte trotted alongside her. 11 / 28 Image Source: Getty / Samir Hussein Even though Kate was holding Charlotte, she couldn't help but smile at George. 12 / 28 Image Source: Getty / Max Mumby/Indigo Kate took a moment during Pippa's wedding to smile adoringly at Charlotte. 13 / 28 Image Source: Getty / Max Mumby/Indigo How sweet is this snap of Kate looking at a newborn Prince Louis? 14 / 28 Image Source: Getty / Pool/Samir Hussein Kate's dimples were in full swing as she smiled at Charlotte. 15 / 28 Image Source: Getty / Anthony Devlin - PA Images Even the back of George's little head made this mama happy. 16 / 28 Image Source: Getty / Chris Jackson Kate swiveled her head around to grin at a pensive Charlotte. 17 / 28 Image Source: Getty / Chris J Ratcliffe As Prince William looks into the crowd of people at the hospital, Kate gets lost in little Louis. 18 / 28 Image Source: Getty / Danny Martindale Whatever caught Charlotte's eye isn't enticing Kate — her eyes are on her daughter. 19 / 28 Image Source: Getty / Franziska Krug Even though he looks like he's about to potentially meltdown, Kate can't help but look on sweetly at George. 20 / 28 Image Source: Getty / Max Mumby/Indigo Kate introduced her second-born child to the world with her eyes fixed on the newborn. 21 / 28 Image Source: Getty / WPA Pool Kate couldn't help but smile widely at Charlotte on the day of her christening. 22 / 28 Image Source: Getty / Pool Even as Charlotte was pointing something out to Kate, she just wanted to stare at her daughter's adorable cheeks. 23 / 28 Image Source: Getty / WPA Pool Kate looked on at George and Charlotte, both looking dapper and elegant at Pippa's wedding. 24 / 28 Image Source: Getty / DZY While Prince William fussed with George, Kate put a hand on his head and smiled at her son. 25 / 28 Image Source: Getty / Samir Hussein Even with gorgeous flowers in her hands, Kate was peering over at her little girl (and as usual, something out of the shot had Charlotte's undivided attention). Related: The Adorable Thing the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Always Do When They Talk to George and Charlotte 26 / 28 Image Source: Getty / Anwar Hussein Seriously, Kate just really loves watching Charlotte watch something else — her joy is too cute, can you blame her? 27 / 28 Image Source: Getty / Max Mumby/Indigo Kate smiled wide as George stretched out a Slinky, while tightly gripping Charlotte. This mama just loves her little ones! 28 / 28 The RoyalsPrince LouisMotherhoodPrincess CharlotteThe British RoyalsPrince GeorgeKate Middleton