Prince Louis steals the show at Westminster carols service, blows out Princess Charlotte’s candle

The five-year-old risked his spot on Santa’s ‘nice’ list when he couldn’t resist some mischief as his mother, the Princess of Wales, hosted a special service at Westminster Abbey. See the pictures.

Prince Louis has risked his spot on Santa’s “nice” list as he made his debut at the Together at Christmas carols service at Westminster Abbey with his family.

The youngest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales has a reputation for mischief, but he was on his best behaviour as his mother hosted the event.

The five-year-old appeared to be fascinated with the church’s decorations, pausing at one point to closely inspect a Nutcracker soldier at least twice his own height.

Louis even kept it together as he and siblings Prince George, 10, and Princess Charlotte, eight, mailed Christmas letters to children less fortunate.

However, he couldn’t resist leaning over and blowing out his sister’s candle as the event wrapped up, prompting Charlotte to burst into laughter.

The Wales children posted special letters. Picture: Getty Images

Louis appeared to be on his best behaviour. Picture: Getty Images

But the young Prince couldn’t resist a spot of mischief at the end. Picture: AFP

The service, supported by the Royal Foundation, is dedicated to those who work to support families and young children, and will be broadcast across the UK on Christmas Eve.

A number of other royals were spotted in the 1500-strong crowd including Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, and Zara Tindall.

The event featured a special duet of Nat King Cole’s A Christmas Song by Adam Lambert and Beverley Knight, as well as musical performances from James Bay and Freya Ridings and readings from the Prince of Wales and actor Jim Broadbent.

The TV special will also include contributions from stars such as Andrea Bocelli.

The service will be broadcast as part of a Christmas Eve TV special. picture: AFP

The Prince appeared to be fascinated by the Christmas service. Picture: Getty Images

The young Prince is known for his cheeky behaviour and hilarious expressions, which have prompted social media users to nickname him the “Meme King”.

His thunderous face stole the spotlight as he stood on the Buckingham Palace balcony during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022.

Later, Louis was photographed sticking out his tongue and covering his mother’s mouth as she attempted to coax him into behaving in the royal box.

More recently, he played air piano during an appearance for the coronation of his grandfather, King Charles III, which the internet labelled “iconic”.