Prince George's big brother moment as Prince Louis gets a little too carried away on the palace balcony
Prince Louis was the epitome of a well-behaved royal for this year's Trooping the Colour, that is until the last few moments of the royal family's balcony appearance.
The monarch's birthday parade event took place in the London sunshine today, with the Princess of Wales, 43, travelling on a carriage with her three children – Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven.
Prince William, 42, joined Princess Anne and Prince Edward on horseback for the event.
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Prince Louis was the epitome of a well-behaved royal for this year's Trooping the Colour. PA Images via Getty Images
The Princess of Wales was seated next to her daughter while George and Louis sat opposite them in the Ascot Landau.
Aside from a wide-toothed grin and enthusiastic waving, Louis was perfectly behaved.
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That is until the last few moments of the royal family's balcony appearance AP
Until the family gathered on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for the traditional Royal Airforce flyover.
King Charles, 76, and Queen Camilla, 77, were front and centre on the balcony. To their left were the Prince and the Princess of Wales with their children standing in front of them.
The royals viewed the flyover as it roared overhead.
Following the flyover, the royals waved goodbye to the large crowds who had gathered below and were preparing to leave the balcony when Prince Louis began waving even more enthusiastically, long after his family had stopped.
Prince Louis began waving enthusiastically, long after his family had stopped. PA Images via Getty Images
King Charles and Queen Camilla seemed amused by the young royal's antics and, as did the Prince and Princess of Wales, with William laughing at his youngest son's excitement.
It was Prince George who intervened, placing his hand on his younger brother's arm to signal that the time to wave was over.
It was left to Prince George to place a hand on his brother's arm, signalling it was time to stop. PA Images via Getty Images
Although he did manage one more wave as he was led of the balcony with his family.
This is the first time the world has seen George step in to correct Louis' behaviour. Normally this is left to Princess Charlotte who has taken responsibility for her younger brother's conduct.
Although he did manage one more wave as he was led of the balcony with his family. Getty
She has been seen holding Louis' hand as they made their way to their seats at Westminster Abbey for the King's coronation in 2023 and during the late Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebration in 2022.
George's move seemed to do the trick, with Prince Louis taking the hint and stopping his enthusiastic waving.
Prince George and Princess Louis were seated on the same side of the carriage for the event. Getty
The pair seemed in good spirits, particularly Prince George who smiled widely. Getty
Prince Louis was well behaved during the family's carriage ride to and from the Trooping the Colour parade, smiling widely, clearly showing his two front adult teeth are growing in nicely.
Prince Louis' two front adult teeth are coming in nicely. PA Images via Getty Images
Both George and Louis wore dark suits with red ties for the Trooping the Colour event, which served to compliment their father Prince William's military attire.
Both George and Louis wore dark suits with red ties for the Trooping the Colour event. PA Images via Getty Images
Princess Charlotte wore an outfit that matched her mother's stunning Catherine Walker bright turquoise and white dress with matching hat by Juliette Botterill.
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Prince Louis did seem tired as the day progressed. PA Images via Getty Images
At one point he placed his face in his hands. PA Images via Getty Images
Charlotte wore a dress in a slightly lighter shade than her mother's with her hair carefully plaited and pulled away from her face.
Charlotte wore a dress in a slightly lighter shade than her mother's. Getty
Their complimentary dressing made for a sweet moment when they first appeared. PA Images via Getty Images
This was King Charles' third Trooping the Colour and it was executed perfectly.
Charles requested those wearing military attire for the celebration wear a black armband to commemorate those who lost their lives in the Air India plane crash this week.
This was King Charles' third Trooping the Colour event as monarch. PA Images via Getty Images
With Trooping the Colour done for 2025, the royal family will retreat to their own private celebration which is likely to include a family meal shared at the palace.
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