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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 05: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Prince Louis of Cambridge covers his mother Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's mouth with his hand as they attend the Platinum Pageant on The Mall on June 5, 2022 in London, England. The Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II is being celebrated from June 2 to June 5, 2022, in the UK and Commonwealth to mark the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

Royal mischief: Six years of Prince Louis’ unforgettable antics

Olivia Harris
1 min read·April 24, 2024 - 10:26AM
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Experience the lighter side of royal life through the eyes of the young prince in this endearing gallery.

From candid giggles to practising his regal waves, Prince Louis has always been a character in front of the cameras. In honour of his sixth birthday, we take a look at how this mischievous yet charming royal captured the hearts around the world.

 

The Early Years

Prince Louis Arthur Charles was born on 23 April 2018 and quickly became quite a character. Making his balcony debut at the age of one, this young royal was soon a photographer’s favourite.

 

Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, pose for photographers with newborn Prince Louis outside the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in London. Picture: Jack Taylor/Getty Images
Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, pose for photographers with newborn Prince Louis outside the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in London. Picture: Jack Taylor/Getty Images

 

Big sister Princess Charlotte cuddles up to her new baby brother. Picture: Duchess of Cambridge/Kensington Palace/AFP
Big sister Princess Charlotte cuddles up to her new baby brother. Picture: Duchess of Cambridge/Kensington Palace/AFP

 

Kate arrives with Prince Louis at his christening service at St James's Palace in London. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/Getty Images
Kate arrives with Prince Louis at his christening service at St James's Palace in London. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/Getty Images

 

A picture taken by the Duchess of Cambridge shows Prince Louis beaming on his first birthday. Picture: Duchess of Cambridge/Kensington Palace/AFP
A picture taken by the Duchess of Cambridge shows Prince Louis beaming on his first birthday. Picture: Duchess of Cambridge/Kensington Palace/AFP

 

Prince Louis’ first foray into royal engagements was in the form of the Queen’s Birthday celebration of Trooping the Colour in 2019. Aged just over one, he struggled to stay entertained through the flyover. Picture: Mark Cuthbert/UK Press/Getty Images
Prince Louis’ first foray into royal engagements was in the form of the Queen’s Birthday celebration of Trooping the Colour in 2019. Aged just over one, he struggled to stay entertained through the flyover. Picture: Mark Cuthbert/UK Press/Getty Images

 

Prince Louis gets into the spirit of things a tries out his wave from the balcony. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Prince Louis gets into the spirit of things a tries out his wave from the balcony. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

 

Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte wave from a window of Buckingham Palace as they attend Trooping The Colour. Picture: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte wave from a window of Buckingham Palace as they attend Trooping The Colour. Picture: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

 

A stylish Prince Louis tries to get the attention of his new cousin, Archie Mountbatten-Windsor at the King Power Royal Charity Polo Match. Picture: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
A stylish Prince Louis tries to get the attention of his new cousin, Archie Mountbatten-Windsor at the King Power Royal Charity Polo Match. Picture: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

 

Prince William kisses Prince Louis as they pose next to Princess Charlotte and Prince George in Norfolk. Picture: The Duchess of Cambridge/Kensington Palace/Getty Images
Prince William kisses Prince Louis as they pose next to Princess Charlotte and Prince George in Norfolk. Picture: The Duchess of Cambridge/Kensington Palace/Getty Images

 

A playful photo released for Prince Louis’ second birthday shows his cheeky side emerging. Picture: Duchess of Cambridge
A playful photo released for Prince Louis’ second birthday shows his cheeky side emerging. Picture: Duchess of Cambridge

 

Appearing somewhat daunted, Prince Louis grips the hand of his mother as the family attends a pantomime at London's Palladium Theatre. Picture: Aaron Chown/Getty Images
Appearing somewhat daunted, Prince Louis grips the hand of his mother as the family attends a pantomime at London's Palladium Theatre. Picture: Aaron Chown/Getty Images

 

Prince Louis prepares for his first day of nursery at the age of three. Picture: Duchess of Cambridge/Kensington Palace/AFP
Prince Louis prepares for his first day of nursery at the age of three. Picture: Duchess of Cambridge/Kensington Palace/AFP

 

A Working Royal

In 2022, we were treated to some truly hilarious royal photography. Prince Louis stole the show at Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, much to the dismay of his mother. Here we look at some of the highlights of these unforgettable shots.

 

Prince Louis shows his distaste at noise of the RAF fly-past. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Prince Louis shows his distaste at noise of the RAF fly-past. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

 

At just four years old, Prince Louis’ concentration span is a little shorter than the rest of his family’s. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
At just four years old, Prince Louis’ concentration span is a little shorter than the rest of his family’s. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

 

Despair sets in as he watches the Trooping the Colour celebration with his great grandmother. Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage
Despair sets in as he watches the Trooping the Colour celebration with his great grandmother. Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage

 

Prince Louis surveys the crowds below during the Queen's Birthday Parade. Picture: Matt Dunham/AFP
Prince Louis surveys the crowds below during the Queen's Birthday Parade. Picture: Matt Dunham/AFP

 

Following his performance on the balcony a few days prior, Mike Tindall gives Prince Louis a playful warning about his behaviour. Unfortunately, it didn’t quite sink in. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Following his performance on the balcony a few days prior, Mike Tindall gives Prince Louis a playful warning about his behaviour. Unfortunately, it didn’t quite sink in. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

 

And so begins Prince Louis’ antics at the Platinum Pageant on The Mall. Picture: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
And so begins Prince Louis’ antics at the Platinum Pageant on The Mall. Picture: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

 

The young prince can entertain himself, at least. Picture: Max Mumby/Indigo; Chris Jackson/Getty Images; Richard Pohle/The Times/Getty Images
The young prince can entertain himself, at least. Picture: Max Mumby/Indigo; Chris Jackson/Getty Images; Richard Pohle/The Times/Getty Images

 

Prince Louis really chose to test Kate’s patience and composure with this performance. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Prince Louis really chose to test Kate’s patience and composure with this performance. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

 

Louis, bored with his seating arrangement, switches his attention to his Grandpa. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Louis, bored with his seating arrangement, switches his attention to his Grandpa. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

 

The future queen seemed unflappable during Louis’ tantrum. Picture: Chris Jackson/AFP
The future queen seemed unflappable during Louis’ tantrum. Picture: Chris Jackson/AFP

 

Worn out, the young prince snuggles up to his mother to watch the rest of the Platinum Pageant. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Worn out, the young prince snuggles up to his mother to watch the rest of the Platinum Pageant. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

 

The family gather together on the balcony for what will be their last official engagement together before Queen Elizabeth II’s passing. Picture: Alberto Pezzali/Getty Images
The family gather together on the balcony for what will be their last official engagement together before Queen Elizabeth II’s passing. Picture: Alberto Pezzali/Getty Images

 

The three children attend a settling in afternoon at Lambrook School on the eve of Prince Louis’ first official day. Picture: Jonathan Brady/AFP
The three children attend a settling in afternoon at Lambrook School on the eve of Prince Louis’ first official day. Picture: Jonathan Brady/AFP

 

Prince Louis shows his energy in a photo released for his fourth birthday. Picture: The Duchess of Cambridge/Getty Images
Prince Louis shows his energy in a photo released for his fourth birthday. Picture: The Duchess of Cambridge/Getty Images

 

A New Era

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the Cambridges have now become the Waleses, in preparation for their eventual ascension to the throne. Fortunately, Prince Louis is still keeping his role light and breezy for the time being.

 

True to form, Prince Louis shouts from the balcony at Buckingham Palace during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images
True to form, Prince Louis shouts from the balcony at Buckingham Palace during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images

 

It’s a tough life for the young prince. Picture: Sebastien Bozon/Getty Images
It’s a tough life for the young prince. Picture: Sebastien Bozon/Getty Images

 

A curious Prince Louis distracts his sister inside Westminster Abbey during the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Picture: Yui Mok/Getty Images
A curious Prince Louis distracts his sister inside Westminster Abbey during the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Picture: Yui Mok/Getty Images

 

Prince Louis gestures to the RAF fly-past, with which he clearly has a tricky relationship. Picture: Oli Scarff/AFP
Prince Louis gestures to the RAF fly-past, with which he clearly has a tricky relationship. Picture: Oli Scarff/AFP

 

Prince Louis points from a coach at the crowds lining the streets for the coronation. Picture: P van Katwijk/Getty Images
Prince Louis points from a coach at the crowds lining the streets for the coronation. Picture: P van Katwijk/Getty Images

 

A very mischievous grin spreads across the young royal’s face as he catches sight of the photographers outside St George’s Chapel in Windsor. Picture: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
A very mischievous grin spreads across the young royal’s face as he catches sight of the photographers outside St George’s Chapel in Windsor. Picture: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

 

Prince Louis of Wales gets really into archery while taking part in the Big Help Out, during a visit to the 3rd Upton Scouts Hut in Slough. Picture: Daniel Leal/Getty Images
Prince Louis of Wales gets really into archery while taking part in the Big Help Out, during a visit to the 3rd Upton Scouts Hut in Slough. Picture: Daniel Leal/Getty Images

 

Prince Louis gives his father a helping hand on a digger at the Big Help Out. Picture: Daniel Leal/Getty Images
Prince Louis gives his father a helping hand on a digger at the Big Help Out. Picture: Daniel Leal/Getty Images

 

Prince Louis has some fun in a horse drawn carriage with Catherine, Princess of Wales and Queen Camilla during Trooping the Colour at Horse Guards Parade. Picture: Rob Pinney/Getty Images
Prince Louis has some fun in a horse drawn carriage with Catherine, Princess of Wales and Queen Camilla during Trooping the Colour at Horse Guards Parade. Picture: Rob Pinney/Getty Images

 

He’s back on the balcony! Prince Louis gives the crowds – and photographers – what they want during an RAF fly-past during Trooping the Colour. Picture: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
He’s back on the balcony! Prince Louis gives the crowds – and photographers – what they want during an RAF fly-past during Trooping the Colour. Picture: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

 

The young prince salutes during Trooping the Colour to mark the King Charles III's official birthday. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
The young prince salutes during Trooping the Colour to mark the King Charles III's official birthday. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

 

Prince Louis blows out his candle during the royal carol service at Westminster Abbey. Picture: Aaron Chown/Getty Images
Prince Louis blows out his candle during the royal carol service at Westminster Abbey. Picture: Aaron Chown/Getty Images

 

Not satisfied with just extinguishing his own, Prince Louis blows out Princess Charlotte’s candle during the service. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Not satisfied with just extinguishing his own, Prince Louis blows out Princess Charlotte’s candle during the service. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

 

In a now-infamous photo, Prince Louis appears older but still his cheeky self in a photo released to mark Mother’s Day in the UK. Picture: Kensington Palace
In a now-infamous photo, Prince Louis appears older but still his cheeky self in a photo released to mark Mother’s Day in the UK. Picture: Kensington Palace

 

A new photo of Prince Louis was released this week in celebration of his sixth birthday. Picture: The Prince and Princess of Wales/Kensington Palace/PA
A new photo of Prince Louis was released this week in celebration of his sixth birthday. Picture: The Prince and Princess of Wales/Kensington Palace/PA

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