King Charles III Adorable Reaction to Prince Louis Breaking Royal Protocol with Cheeky Behavior is Breaking the Internet! originally appeared on Parade.
Some moments perfectly capture why we love the royal family, and Prince Louis just delivered one for the ages. At Trooping the Colouron June 14, the 7-year-old royal reminded us that protocol is no match for pure childhood joy – and honestly, we’re here for it.
As someone whose mother kept me home from school to watch Princess Diana marry Prince Charles, and who did the same for my daughters during William and Harry‘s weddings, I live for these unscripted royal moments. They remind us that beneath the crowns and ceremony, they’re just a family trying to wrangle energetic kids.
During the RAF flypast from Buckingham Palace’s famous balcony, Louis discovered something magical: every time he waved, the crowd erupted in cheers. Naturally, he kept waving. The TikTok footage shows Prince George placing a protective arm on his little brother – the universal big sibling “chill out” gesture we all recognize.
Meanwhile, Kate Middleton deployed what royal watchers are calling her best “mom face” – that perfect blend of “straighten up” mixed with barely contained laughter that every parent has mastered. It’s the look that says “behave yourself” while secretly thinking “this is actually adorable.”
But the real star of this show? King Charles, who couldn’t stop giggling at his grandson’s antics. Photos captured the monarch grinning as Louis made exaggerated gestures, even mimicking his grandfather’s royal wave.
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What strikes me most is how beautifully human this moment feels. Yes, these children live extraordinary lives under intense public scrutiny, but watching George step into protective big brother mode while Kate balances discipline with affection feels wonderfully relatable.
As a mother of two daughters, I see my own family dynamics playing out on that famous balcony. The gentle corrections, the sibling management, the grandparent who finds everything hilarious – it’s universal parenting, just with better costumes and a bigger audience.
Related: How Kate Middleton Broke Her Own Tradition for Heartfelt Father’s Day
Sometimes the most precious royal moments happen when protocol takes a backseat to pure, unfiltered childhood wonder.
King Charles III Adorable Reaction to Prince Louis Breaking Royal Protocol with Cheeky Behavior is Breaking the Internet! first appeared on Parade on Jun 15, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.