Prince Louis charmed the crowds as usual during Trooping the Colour today – and one expert believes he showed signs of what his future could be
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Prince Louis showed off a major change at Trooping the Colour today – but still had Prince George and Princess Charlotte to keep him on track, according to an expert. The seven-year-old who has long delighted the crowds at major royal events thanks to his cheeky personality was back again charming royal fans.
He was seen sweetly waving during the carriage ride with mum Kate and his siblings as well as flashing a toothless grin. He was also seen giggling with his big brother George as well as giving a lingering wave to the masses as the Royal Family left the Buckingham Palace balcony.
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And while charming spectators, body language expert Judi James believes he gave a glimpse into his potential future. She told the Mirror: “Prince Louis’s body language on the balcony suggested he’s grown from the playful member of the royal firm into a fully fledged plane-spotter.
“He looked more focused than fidgety, watching each aircraft as they flew overhead before turning to his dad in what looked like an attempt to identify them.
“The avid nods from William and the smiles of pride from Kate suggested he was correct with them all, too. With a father and grandad both pilots, there are signs this might be a future career for Louis.
“He is also a very confident-looking young royal too. Charles nudged him to chat and Louis was the one lingering longest to wave to the crowds, only turning to go in when Charlotte ushered him.”
During the balcony moment, members could be seen chatting to each other as the planes flew over the palace. Spectators in The Mall cheered as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team – the Red Arrows – flew overhead releasing colourful trails of red, white, and blue smoke.
The force used a blend of sustainable aviation fuel and normal jet fuel for their engines, as well as a renewable biofuel for the smoke trails. The royal family waved one last time at the crowd before retreating back into the Palace.
Meanwhile, Kate returned to a major Trooping the Colour duty alongside the King and Queen today. In her role as as Colonel of the Irish Guards she took her seat on the dais alongside the King and Queen to watch the spectacular military parade at Horse Guards Parade.
Last year she sat upstairs in the Major General’s office to watch the display with her children after marking her return to duty following the start of her cancer treatment. Today, Kate arrived at Horse Guards Parade today in an Ascot Landau carriage alongside her three children.
She dazzled in a turquoise Catherine Walker coat dress, a hat by Juliette Botterill, her Irish Guards Regimental brooch and a pair of earrings that belonged to the late Queen before taking her seat on the parade ground.
At last year’s Trooping the Colour, Kate made a triumphant return, making her first official public appearance since she revealed she had received a cancer diagnosis.
