Prince Louis melted hearts once again during the VE Day commemorations, capturing attention with his animated reactions and sweet words on the Buckingham Palace balcony. Surrounded by his family—including the Prince and Princess of Wales, siblings George and Charlotte, and King Charles—Louis watched in awe as the Red Arrows roared overhead, celebrating 80 years since Victory in Europe.
According to expert lip reader Jeremy Freeman, the youngest royal was bursting with excitement. When Kate asked, “You excited?”, he immediately replied, “Yes!” before enthusiastically pointing to the sky and telling George, “Over there, Red Arrows – now!”
As the aircraft flew over, Louis reportedly turned to his mum and exclaimed, “Yes! That’s so loud. What a wonderful day.” Later, as the National Anthem began, he quietly said “oh” before adjusting his posture, showing surprising poise for a seven-year-old.
Earlier in the day, the royals watched a military parade where Louis was spotted gently brushing lint from Prince William’s RAF jacket. He also listened attentively as veterans shared their wartime stories, proving his growing understanding of royal duties.
Louis added a cheeky twist during the balcony appearance by mimicking George, who had brushed hair from his face. Louis flicked his own hair with exaggerated flair, giving a rare playful jab at his older brother—much to royal fans’ delight.
While the family showcased unity and warmth, their outfits paid homage to the past. King Charles wore a naval uniform mirroring his grandfather, King George VI, during the 1945 VE Day. Kate wore her Emilia Wickstead coat dress with an RAF wings brooch, honouring her grandfather who served in WWII. Princess Anne, meanwhile, wore the uniform of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry, just as the late Queen did decades ago.
This heartfelt gathering not only marked a significant historical milestone but also showed the new generation of royals—especially Prince Louis—stepping into the spotlight with charm, humour, and respect.
