Prince Louis' best Trooping the Colour balcony moments revealed as royal watchers delighted by seven-year-old copying the King's wave

Daily Mail​

9 hours ago

For many royal watchers, one of the highlights of any major event is the appearance of Prince Louis.
The seven-year-old, who is the youngest child of the Prince, 42, and Princess of Wales, 43, has shown off his cheeky personality and dramatic flair at several royal celebrations.
Some of his most celebrated moments have taken place during the annual Trooping the Colour event. When stepping out alongside his poised, regal family, Louis is known for bringing his playful nature and exceptional comic timing to otherwise formal events.
One of the most anticipated elements of Trooping the Colour - which marks the official birthday of the monarch - is when members of the Firm take to the famous Buckingham Palace balcony to watch a celebratory flypast.
In recent years, Louis has stolen the show with his loveable antics, and his candid reactions to big moments during globally-viewed events.
During the late Queen Elizabeth II 's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June 2022, he left fans in stitches by protecting his ears from the noise of the flypast while standing next to his great grandmother, Queen Elizabeth. Since then, all eyes have been on Louis as he entertains the world with his cheeky facial expressions and animates gestures.
And this year was no different, with the youngster adorably appearing to imitate his beloved grandfather King Charles, waving enthusiastically to the assembled crowds who's gathered below the palace balcony in the hopes of seeing the famous family.
Trooping the Colour 2025
The sweet bond between King Charles and his grandson Prince Louis was very much on show on Saturday as the royals took to the balcony to watch the flyover during Trooping the Colour.
While the monarch, 76, is a grandfather of five, it's believed he has a particularly special bond with the Prince and Princess of Wales 's youngest son.
And the youngster seemed keen to emulate his grandfather during yesterday's festivities.
Video footage from the event and photos appear to show Louis imitating the way the senior royal was waving while watching the flypast.
Lip reader Juliet Sullivan told FEMAIL that His Majesty had a sweet interchange with Louis at one point on the balcony.
The King ensured Louis didn't miss out on the action by telling him: 'Louis! Look! The fighter jets!'
While the seven-year-old did not appear to display some of the more animated expressions he has in years gone by, his serious demeanour and recognition of the crowd was just as endearing for royal watchers.
Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee, 2022
Prince Louis' high-energy facial expressions caught the attention of many media outlets and it is often thought of as one of his most iconic moment in front of the cameras during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in 2022
With VE Day and Trooping the Colour cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the public had a two-year break from Louis' mischievous antics.
But the then-four-year-old Louis made up for lost time when he joined the Firm on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee, where he was dubbed a 'rock star' and 'the star of the show' by royal fans.
His high-energy facial expressions caught the attention of many media outlets and the young royal made headlines around the world as the standout star of the festivities.
When the flypast approached Buckingham Palace balcony, Louis was seen screaming and covering his hands over his ears to shield them from the noisy fighter jets.
It appears the sound of the roaring plane engines became too much, with some fans commenting that he seemed 'like a handful,' however, others were left in fits of laughter after watching the rather relatable young Prince.
Others found the contrast between Louis' animated body language and Queen Elizabeth's graceful manner hilarious. Louis was standing next directly next to his great-grandmother when he began yelling, which made for a very amusing picture.
It wasn't long before these images went viral, with some predicting that the young prince keeps his parents Prince William and Princess Catherine on their toes.
Trooping the Colour, 2023
By 2023, Prince Louis had cemented his reputation as the Royal Family 's most watchable character – and Trooping the Colour was no exception.
The youngest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales delivered yet another scene-stealing performance during the King's official birthday celebrations two years ago.
He delighted royal fans with a string of animated expressions and unfiltered reactions.
As the royal carriage made its way from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade, eagle-eyed viewers caught Louis holding his nose and pulling a face – apparently overwhelmed by the pong of the horses leading the procession.
The moment, captured in hilarious photos, quickly went viral online, with many parents sympathising with the candid reaction.
Once safely on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the RAF flypast, Louis was back to his usual tricks.
Clapping, saluting, pretending to fly an imaginary plane and covering his ears during the roar of the jets, the young royal was clearly in his element.
Dressed in a smart navy blazer, Louis proved that while the occasion is steeped in tradition and pageantry, the candid moments resonate the most with the nation.
Trooping the Colour, 2019
Kate and William's youngest son first appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony when he was just 13 months old for Trooping the Colour.
Little did royal fans know that he was entering the stage he would soon command at royal events for years to come.
Held in his mother Kate's arms, Louis was already a scene-stealer as he pointed at the fighter jets as they flew above him and even joining in with the National Anthem as he clapped along.
The wriggly toddler prince spent most of the time in Kate and William's arms as he pointed up to the sky at the military flypast.
Hilarious pictures of the youngest Wales child show him scrunching up his face and looking rather unimpressed as his Prince William, attempted to humour his son.
Royal fans commented on how adorably grumpy the one-year-old looked, as he frowned while looking into the distance.
At one point, Louis was snapped sucking his thumb, while Princess Catherine, then the Duchess of Cambridge, smiled lovingly at her youngest child.
Louis managed to get a smile out of many of the royals, with Charles, who was then the Prince of Wales, beaming at his playful grandson as the young prince gave him a wave.
Trooping the Colour, 2024
Louis pulls funny faces as his mother, Kate, looks down fondly at him in the 2024 ceremony
As the royal family gathered on the Buckingham Palace balcony for Trooping the Colour in 2024, Louis was seen tugging on the curtain cords, yawning and pulling funny faces. His antics contrasted with the more composed appearances of his older siblings.
One of the most memorable moments came when Louis began dancing to the Scots Guards' performance of 'Highland Laddie.' His spontaneous jig brought smiles to the faces of those around him, including his mother, Kate.
However, his older sister Charlotte seemed less impressed, gently telling him to 'stop' as he continued his impromptu dance.
It was a particularly poignant time for the Wales family as it was the Princess of Wales' first appearance since announcing that she was battling cancer at the end of March 2024 and has since revealed that she is in remission from the disease.
Dressed in his signature navy blazer, shorts, and knee-high socks, Louis's expressive face and energetic movements captivated both the crowd and photographers.