Prince Louis’ Cheeky Wave Steals the Spotlight at Trooping the Colour

Hold on to your tea mugs, because I’ve got royal shenanigans that make my double-espresso seem like decaf! Trooping the Colour 2025 at Buckingham Palace was meant to spotlight King Charles III’s big birthday bash, but seven-year-old Prince Louis had other plans—cue adorable mayhem. Picture this: sprawling military precision, over 1,000 soldiers, 200 prancing horses, 300 musicians, and the RAF Red Arrows zipping overhead on a sustainable aviation fuel debut. Yet all anyone could gush about was Louis’s grin, mischief and that cheeky encore wave.

Louis arrived in a navy blue suit and scarlet tie, matching big bro Prince George—who at 11 tried valiantly to curb Louis’s enthusiasm by gently touching his arm when the crowd’s cheers got too irresistible. But once the flypast wrapped, Louis couldn’t resist one more lookback at his granddad, then whipped around and delivered a wave so sweet that the internet nearly melted. Princess Charlotte, 10, and mum Kate Middleton held their own in coordinating aqua ensembles, giving us a serious “twinsday” moment—Charlotte even struck some ballet-worthy poses before joining the family on the balcony.

And let’s not gloss over Kate’s cameo: it was her second major appearance since announcing in January that she’s officially in remission after her cancer battle. The Princess of Wales beamed alongside Queen Camilla, who looked elegant in pale pink, while Kate quietly reminded us all that fashion and fortitude go hand in hand. William, ever the supportive dad and husband, kept one eye on the kids and the other on the royal protocol—but I swear he was trying not to laugh when Louis decided the crowd needed another dose of his charm.

Behind the scenes, Buckingham Palace posted a glowing Instagram thank-you, celebrating the spectacle and the Red Arrows’ green flight. Yet social feeds lit up with clips of Louis refusing to behave like the “proper little royal.” And honestly, can you blame him? Who wouldn’t want to add a sprinkle of cheekiness to centuries-old tradition?

So what’s next for our pint-sized party crasher? Will Louis perfect a royal curtsy by next year, or will he plot a full-blown comedic takeover of the Buckingham Balcony? Keep your cuppa close and your notifications on—this family affair is far from over, and I could gab about it all day. Whew, that was a LOT to process!

Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, @RoyalFamily Instagram
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