Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 15, 2025 · Entertainment

Prince Louis' Cheeky Waving: The Royal Balcony Funniest Moments

Prince Louis waved enthusiastically on the balcony at Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Colour 2025 yesterday until his elder brother stepped in (pictured: Queen Camilla, King Charles III, Prince Louis of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince George of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte of Wales)

ROYAL SHENANIGANS: Prince Louis Steals the Show with His Adorable Antics at Trooping the Colour

It was a day of pomp, circumstance, and plenty of adorable moments as the Royal Family gathered on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to celebrate King Charles's official birthday. But let's be real, it was all about one little prince: Prince Louis.

The youngest son of William and Kate Middleton was in his element, waving enthusiastically at fans and showing off his gap-toothed grin to the delight of everyone around him. And we're not just talking about the usual royal wave – no, this little prince brought the heat with his over-the-top antics that left us all screaming for more.

Performing elder brother duties, Prince George gently tapped Louis on the arm to calm down his excited waving

As the Royal Air Force flypast thundered overhead, Louis was completely absorbed in the action, his eyes wide with wonder as he watched the fighter jets soar through the skies. But don't worry, he wasn't just a passive observer – this little prince was actively engaged, waving and pointing to his dad, William, who couldn't help but beam with pride.

And it's not like Louis was being overshadowed by his siblings either. Nope, he was holding his own alongside big brother George (who looked every inch the dignified older sibling as he tried to calm Louis down) and sister Charlotte (who flashed a cheeky grin of her own). The whole Wales family was in good spirits, waving and smiling at the crowds below.

But let's get back to Prince Louis. This little prince is clearly going to be one to watch – his confidence and enthusiasm are infectious, and we can't get enough of him. As body language expert Judi James told TheScholarlyNote.com: "There was a seismic change in royal body language signals on the balcony with Louis suddenly morphing into the most visible and active royal but for all the right reasons."

And we have to agree – Louis's antics were completely captivating, from his excited waving to his hilarious attempts at plane-spotting. (Did you catch that nod of approval from William? Priceless.) Even when it was time to leave the balcony, Louis lingered a bit longer than his siblings, taking one last look down at the crowds and flashing another cheeky grin for good measure.

Of course, we know all about Prince Louis's love of waving – but did you see him trying out different variations on the royal wave? (George was looking on in amusement, by the way.) And let's not forget his impressive attempts to open a window next to the Duchess of Edinburgh last year – this little prince is clearly full of energy and curiosity.

But what really stole our hearts was when Prince Louis joined his siblings in observing a minute's silence for the victims of the Air India plane crash. It's moments like these that remind us that, despite all the pomp and circumstance, these are still real people with real emotions.

As the day drew to a close, it was clear that Trooping the Colour had been a resounding success – and Prince Louis had stolen the show. We can't wait to see what this little prince gets up to next!

A Royal Family Affair: The History of Trooping the Colour

For centuries, Trooping the Colour has been one of the highlights of the British social calendar. But have you ever wondered how it all began?

Well, let us enlighten you. It's a tradition that dates back to the 17th century, when regimental flags (or "colours") were trooped in front of soldiers to ensure they could be recognized on the battlefield.

And now, every year on the second Saturday in June, the Royal Family gathers on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Sovereign's official birthday. It's a day of pomp and circumstance, with thousands of spectators lining The Mall to catch a glimpse of the Royals.

This year was no exception – and we're so glad it wasn't canceled due to lockdown restrictions like in 2020 (thank you, Queen Elizabeth, for keeping the tradition alive!).

But before the big event, there was a full-dress rehearsal, known as The Colonel's Review, which took place last week. And let us tell you, these guys know how to put on a show – with over 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses, and 400 musicians, it's no wonder this is one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year.

The Royalty in Attendance

As we've established, Prince Louis was the real star of the show. But he wasn't the only Royal Family member making an appearance.

Royal fans took to X to share their thoughts on Prince Louis' entertaining balcony moment yesterday

King Charles (76) and Queen Camilla (77) were joined by their granddaughter-in-law Princess Anne and her husband, Vice-admiral Sir Timothy Laurence. And let's not forget the Duke of Kent and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh – it was a veritable royal gathering!

But we know who really stole the show: Prince Louis. This little prince is going to be one to watch in the coming years – mark our words.

The Public's Verdict

Prince Louis made his most memorable Trooping the Colour appearance yesterday as the young royal's antics ensured all eyes were on him during the famed Royal Air Force flypast over Buckingham Palace

And what did the public make of it all? Well, judging by the comments on X (formerly Twitter), they were absolutely delighted with the young prince's antics.

One wrote: "He's such a fabulous little character. I love this kiddo."

Another added: "I love this kiddo. He's clearly being raised right to have the confidence to be so openly joyful and happy in a massive crowd."

Ever the composed older brother, Prince George gently tried to calm Louis down by placing one hand on his arm as their father William, 40, looked affectionately down at his sons - while Princess Kate and Charlotte, 10, took in their surroundings

And let's just say we're not the only ones who are smitten with Prince Louis – check out these adorable photos of him from last year's Trooping the Colour event!

A Glimpse into the Royals' Style

As always, the Royal Family brought their A-game when it came to style. We loved Kate Middleton's elegant red dress (a nod to her beloved late mother-in-law, Diana?) and Prince George's dashing military attire.

Louis covered his face as he and older brother, Prince George, arrived at Buckingham Palace after Trooping the Colour ceremony in London on the occasion of their grandfather, King Charles' official birthday

But we know who really caught our eye: Prince Louis in his double-breasted blazer, crisp shirt, and tie. Who knew this little prince was a fashionista?

A Royal Family Affair: The Wales Children

As we mentioned earlier, the Wales children – Prince George (11), Princess Charlotte (10), and Prince Louis (7) – stole the show with their adorable antics.

Prince Louis, the spirited third child of the Prince and Princess of Wales, is pictured flashing a grin during Trooping the Colour on Saturday

But did you know that last year's Trooping the Colour event was almost as exciting? We caught Prince Louis trying to open a window next to the Duchess of Edinburgh, while Kate Middleton looked on in amusement.

And let's not forget his hilarious attempts at plane-spotting! (Did you catch that nod of approval from William?)

As always, we're loving every minute of it – and can't wait to see what these adorable siblings get up to next!

A gust of wind caught Prince Louis off guard, as he beamed out at the crowds with windswept hair

A Royal Tradition

For centuries, Trooping the Colour has been a beloved tradition in Britain. And this year was no exception – with thousands of spectators lining The Mall to catch a glimpse of the Royals.

But did you know that this event is steeped in history? It's a tradition that dates back to the 17th century, when regimental flags (or "colours") were trooped in front of soldiers to ensure they could be recognized on the battlefield.

The animated youngster pulled faces throughout the parade, as he shared a carriage with his mother and siblings

And now, every year on the second Saturday in June, the Royal Family gathers on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Sovereign's official birthday. It's a day of pomp and circumstance, with thousands of spectators lining The Mall to catch a glimpse of the Royals.

This year was no exception – and we're so glad it wasn't canceled due to lockdown restrictions like in 2020 (thank you, Queen Elizabeth, for keeping the tradition alive!).

A Full-Dress Rehearsal

As their carriage pulled up outside the gates of Buckingham Palace, George couldn't help himself from laughing as Louis pulled funny faces while feigning exasperation as the cheekiest royal dramatically leaned back into his seat

Before the big event, there was a full-dress rehearsal, known as The Colonel's Review, which took place last week. And let us tell you, these guys know how to put on a show – with over 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses, and 400 musicians, it's no wonder this is one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year.

A Royal Family Affair

As we've established, Prince Louis was the real star of the show. But he wasn't the only Royal Family member making an appearance.

Kate led her children into Buckingham Palace to prepare for the balcony appearance. She wore a coat dress by Catherine Walker

King Charles (76) and Queen Camilla (77) were joined by their granddaughter-in-law Princess Anne and her husband, Vice-admiral Sir Timothy Laurence. And let's not forget the Duke of Kent and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh – it was a veritable royal gathering!

But we know who really stole the show: Prince Louis. This little prince is going to be one to watch in the coming years – mark our words.

The Public's Verdict

Taking cues from his father and grandfather, Louis attempted different variations of his royal wave while making sure his siblings were thoroughly entertained throughout their balcony appearance - one of the most eagerly-awaited moments of the day

And what did the public make of it all? Well, judging by the comments on X (formerly Twitter), they were absolutely delighted with the young prince's antics.

One wrote: "He's such a fabulous little character. I love this kiddo."

Another added: "I love this kiddo. He's clearly being raised right to have the confidence to be so openly joyful and happy in a massive crowd."

Louis also joined Prince George (left), Princess Charlotte (centre) and the Duchess of Edinburgh in observing one minute of silence in honour of the 241 passengers and crew killed in the Air India plane crash on Thursday

And let's just say we're not the only ones who are smitten with Prince Louis – check out these adorable photos of him from last year's Trooping the Colour event!

From left to right: Queen Camilla, King Charles, Prince William, Princess Catherine and the three Wales children enjoy the flypast