Prince Louis Steals the Show as He Dances, Yawns and Plays with Curtain Cords at Trooping the Colour

Prince Louis Steals the Show as He Dances, Yawns, and Plays with Curtain Cords at Trooping the Colour

By Escher Walcott

On Saturday, June 15, 2024, Prince Louis once again delighted spectators with his charming antics at the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony in London. The 6-year-old prince attended the event with his family to celebrate the birthday of King Charles, and his lively behavior quickly won the internet’s heart.

As the royal family watched the parade from the Major General’s Office overlooking Horse Guards’ Parade, a humorous clip shared on X (formerly Twitter) showed Prince Louis swaying his hips in time with the band’s music. His playful dancing elicited a laugh from his mother, Kate Middleton, though his older sister, Princess Charlotte, seemed less entertained. In the clip, the 9-year-old princess appeared to tell Louis to "stop" as she exchanged words with him.

Another endearing moment captured Prince Louis playing with a curtain cord while chatting with Princess Kate. The young prince, who sported his typical royal event attire of shorts, knee socks, a blazer, and a tie, was also seen yawning on the balcony during the ceremony. This echoed a similar moment from King Charles’ coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023, when Louis let out a big yawn and temporarily left the ceremony before rejoining his family for the carriage ride back to Buckingham Palace.

For the procession through London, Prince Louis rode in a horse-drawn carriage with Princess Kate and his siblings, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. They traveled in the Glass Coach, a historical carriage built in 1881 and first used for King George V’s coronation in 1911. This iconic coach has also been a part of many royal events, including the weddings of Princess Anne in 1973, Princess Diana in 1981, and Sarah Ferguson in 1986. During the ride, Louis and Princess Kate sat side-by-side facing forward, while Prince George and Princess Charlotte sat opposite them.

The family’s arrival at the ceremony was documented in an Instagram Reel posted on Prince William and Princess Kate's joint social media page. The video, captioned "All set for The King’s Birthday Parade!" showed Prince Louis waving as he waited with Princess Kate and his siblings to be seated in the carriage.

Kate Middleton’s appearance at the Trooping the Colour marked her first public engagement since announcing her cancer diagnosis in March. Despite undergoing chemotherapy, the Princess of Wales confirmed her attendance at the parade, sharing a candid message about her health status and recovery journey.

As one of the youngest members of the royal family, Prince Louis is known for his playful personality and has often brought joy and laughter to royal events. During Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022, his enthusiastic waves, animated facial expressions, and interactions with his older siblings charmed the public. A family friend described Louis as a "cheeky monkey — a typical third child," adding that it was delightful for the world to see him enjoying himself.

Prince William and Princess Kate have acknowledged their son's scene-stealing behavior, ending the four-day Platinum Jubilee celebrations with a social media post that read, "We all had an incredible time, especially Louis…" accompanied by an eyes emoji.

Prince Louis’s antics at Trooping the Colour have once again highlighted his spirited nature, making him a beloved figure in the royal family and a favorite among the public.