12 Reasons Why Blue Ivy Will Be The Perfect Big Sister

This afternoon, Beyoncé announced the glorious news that she's expecting twins, which means her five-year-old daughter Blue Ivy Carter is going to be a big sister for the first time ever. Being a child of Beyoncé and Jay Z carries its own perks, but so does having Blue as an older sister. Below, browse all the reasons why the two new Carters will be lucky to be under her wing.

From: Harper's BAZAAR US

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1. She'll train them for the red carpet

From the CFDAs (pictured here) to the VMAs, she's had a lot of experience walking the carpet, for a five-year-old. She'll probably pass down her wisdom to her two new siblings once they start taking their first steps.

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2. She'll give them great lessons in style

The Carter twins are bound to receive the most epic hand-me-downs, including this $11,000 dress Blue wore to the VMAs in 2016.

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3. They'll probably do a bunch of adorable photoshoots together

Though photoshoots in the garage may be Beyoncé's thing, Blue Ivy has quickly inherited the hobby and joined in with her mom for a few snaps. Surely, she'll have her siblings join in and do the same.

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4. She'll make them dress up in matching outfits

Mini Gucci outfits in sets of three? Yes, please.

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5. She'll introduce them to all their famous aunts and uncles

In addition to having cool blood relatives like Solange, Blue is also close with celebs like Rihanna and Gwyneth Paltrow. (Imagine the birthday gift possibilities.)

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6. She'll defend them from the paparazzi

When the toddler and her parents arrived at the CFDA Awards, she waved her finger and faced the paparazzi with one message: "No pictures." If Beyoncé and Jay Z plan on keeping their newborns' identity private, Blue will make a great security guard.

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7. She'll share music video cameos with them

After showing off her moves in "Formation," the tot may want backup for future music video appearances.

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8. She'll give them great advice on Halloween costumes

Halloween of 2016 taught us that Blue Ivy is great at group costumes. When her two siblings arrive, she'll replace her parents with her new dress-up buddies.

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9. They'll be a great addition to her squad

Blue's brunch squad includes godmother Gwyneth Paltrow's kids, but they can always welcome some more members.

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10. She'll sneak them into Beyoncé's rehearsals

Blue has a lifetime backstage pass for Beyoncé performances, which means being behind the scenes for practices and performances from the Super Bowl to the Formation tour. Sneaking into rehearsals will be much more fun with two new members of the family.

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Blue Ivy

11. She'll throw them awesome parties

Last year, the 5-year-old carter had an extravagant fairy-themed party when it wasn't even her birthday. If she's on the party-planning committee for the babies' first birthday, prepare for a blowout.

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12. She'll educate them in the art of shade

If she's a natural, her siblings will be too.

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