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Prince Louis Steals the Show with Great-Grandmother Queen at Trooping the Colour
Prince Louis captured the spotlight on the Buckingham Palace balcony today, overshadowing his great-grandmother, the Queen, with his playful antics.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's youngest son, aged 4, entertained the public by making faces, flicking his nose, and covering his ears to shield himself from the noise of the Jubilee planes flying overhead during Trooping the Colour.
Despite the commotion, Prince Louis could be seen engaging with the aircraft, waving at them, resting his head on his chin, and even having a chat with the Queen, who appeared delighted throughout the event.
The bond between Prince Louis and his great-grandmother was evident as the Queen interacted with the young royal during the fly-past to distract him from the loud aircraft noise.
In a heartwarming moment, Prince Louis seemed captivated by the Queen's attention, gazing up at her with curiosity.
At one point, he even broke away from his mother, the Duchess of Cambridge, to maneuver past the Queen, much to the surprise of the Duchess and Camilla.
During the fly-past, amidst the noise of the planes, the Duchess of Cambridge remarked to Camilla about Louis attempting to squeeze past the Queen.
She also excitedly pointed out the planes to her son, encouraging him to look at the spectacle.
Meanwhile, the Queen engaged with Prince Louis, directing his attention to the smoke and expressing her joy at the magnificent display before suggesting it was time to leave.
Social media erupted with admiration for Prince Louis, with users praising his charming interaction with the Queen and his lively demeanor during the ceremony.
Memes and comments flooded platforms, with one user likening Louis' conversation with the Queen to a similar exchange she had with Prince George in the past.
The adorable prince's carefree behavior brought smiles to many faces, earning him the affection of online spectators.
Body language expert Judy James noted the infectious joy Prince Louis brought to the event, which seemed to resonate with the Queen, who appeared visibly delighted by his enthusiasm.
The expert highlighted the genuine and spontaneous connection between the young prince and his great-grandmother, emphasizing the warmth and playfulness shared between them.
As the Trooping the Colour festivities unfolded, spectators marveled at the royal family's carriage procession, where Prince Louis, alongside his siblings, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, accompanied by their mothers, Catherine and Camilla, drew cheers from the crowd.
The traditional parade marked the beginning of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, heralding four days of honoring the Queen amidst jubilant fanfare and royal splendor.