{"id":44592,"date":"2025-04-23T19:09:19","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T19:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/44592\/"},"modified":"2025-04-23T19:09:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T19:09:19","slug":"the-cheekiest-royals-most-adorable-moments-as-he-turns-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/44592\/","title":{"rendered":"The cheekiest royal\u2019s most adorable moments as he turns 7"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A new royal baby<img  alt=\"london, united kingdom april 23: (embargoed for publication in uk newspapers until 24 hours after create date and time) catherine, duchess of cambridge departs the lindo wing of st mary's hospital with her newborn baby son on april 23, 2018 in london, england. the duchess delivered a boy at 11:01 am, weighing 8lbs 7oz, who will be fifth in line to the throne. (photo by max mumby\/indigo\/getty images)\" data-cy=\"slide-image-1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gettyimages-951210560-68077a00500ac.jpg\" title=\"The Duke &amp; Duchess Of Cambridge Depart The Lindo Wing With Their New Son\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2445\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>Max Mumby\/Indigo<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-12w55iq emevuu60\">The Prince and Princess of Wales welcomed their third child on 23 April 2018. Kate met press outside the Lindo Wing of St Mary\u2019s hospital to introduce her newborn son, Prince Louis, to the world. He was born at 11am, weighing a healthy 8lbs 7oz. <\/p>\n<p>Christening Day<img  alt=\"london, england july 09: catherine, duchess of cambridge carries prince louis of cambridge at his christening service at st jamess palace on july 09, 2018 in london, england. (photo by dominic lipinski wpa pool\/getty images)\" data-cy=\"slide-image-2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gettyimages-994847610-68077a55c830a.jpg\" title=\"Christening Of Prince Louis Of Cambridge At St James's Palace\" width=\"2332\" height=\"3500\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>WPA Pool<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-12w55iq emevuu60\">Prince Louis was less than three months old when he was christened at St James\u2019 Palace, London, on 9 July 2018. Here, mum Kate carries a sleeping baby Louis in his christening gown, which was also worn by his dad Prince William, grandfather The King, and great grandmother Queen Elizbabeth II. It\u2019s a replica of the gown made by Queen Victoria for her eldest daughter in 1841.  <\/p>\n<p>Advertisement &#8211; Continue Reading Below<\/p>\n<p>Early personality <img  alt=\"london, united kingdom june 08: (embargoed for publication in uk newspapers until 24 hours after create date and time) prince william, duke of cambridge, catherine, duchess of cambridge, prince louis of cambridge, prince george of cambridge and princess charlotte of cambridge on the balcony of buckingham palace during trooping the colour, the queens annual birthday parade, on june 8, 2019 in london, england. the annual ceremony involving over 1400 guardsmen and cavalry, is believed to have first been performed during the reign of king charles ii. the parade marks the official birthday of the sovereign, although the queens actual birthday is on april 21st. (photo by max mumby\/indigo\/getty images)\" data-cy=\"slide-image-3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gettyimages-1154690938-68077a81622ec.jpg\" title=\"Trooping The Colour 2019\" width=\"1262\" height=\"1183\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>Max Mumby\/Indigo<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-12w55iq emevuu60\">Even from some of Prince Louis\u2019 earliest public appearances, it was clear he was going to have a vibrant personality from his expressive face. At the Trooping of the Colour in 2019, to mark the late Queen Elizabeth II\u2019s birthday, Prince Louis was brought out on to the balcony at Buckingham Palace, but didn\u2019t appear to be enjoying the occasion!<\/p>\n<p>A noisy flypast<img  alt=\"london, united kingdom june 02: (embargoed for publication in uk newspapers until 24 hours after create date and time) queen elizabeth ii, prince louis of cambridge and catherine, duchess of cambridge watch a flypast from the balcony of buckingham palace during trooping the colour on june 2, 2022 in london, england. trooping the colour, also known as the queens birthday parade, is a military ceremony performed by regiments of the british army that has taken place since the mid 17th century. it marks the official birthday of the british sovereign. this year, from june 2 to june 5, 2022, there is the added celebration of the platinum jubilee of elizabeth ii in the uk and commonwealth to mark the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne on 6 february 1952. (photo by max mumby\/indigo\/getty images)\" data-cy=\"slide-image-4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gettyimages-1400703790-68077a94ef753.jpg\" title=\"Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee 2022 - Trooping The Colour\" width=\"2040\" height=\"2006\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>Max Mumby\/Indigo<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-12w55iq emevuu60\">For the same event in 2022 when Prince Louis was a little older, it still seemed he wasn\u2019t quite so keen on every aspect of the occasion. While on the balcony alongside Queen Elizabeth II, his mum the Princess of Wales and other royal family members, Prince Louis put his hands over his ears to block out the noise of the loud flypast overhead. <\/p>\n<p>Advertisement &#8211; Continue Reading Below<\/p>\n<p>The Platinum Pageant <img  alt=\"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 cambridges 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)\" data-cy=\"slide-image-5\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gettyimages-1401295749-68077ab4ba845.jpg\" title=\"Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee 2022 - Platinum Pageant\" width=\"2044\" height=\"1406\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>Max Mumby\/Indigo<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-12w55iq emevuu60\">One of the most memorable moments of Prince Louis\u2019 life for many so far will be his appearance at the Platinum Pageant in celebration of Queen Elizabeth\u2019s landmark Platinum Jubilee. Parents of young children across the world related to the tricky predicament, as Prince Louis struggled to keep still during the long event. Many cheeky moments were caught on camera \u2013 including putting his hand over his mum\u2019s mouth.  <\/p>\n<p>Posing for the paparazzi<img  alt=\"london, united kingdom june 05: (embargoed for publication in uk newspapers until 24 hours after create date and time) prince louis of cambridge attends 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)\" data-cy=\"slide-image-6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gettyimages-1401932613-68077c78bd34a.jpg\" title=\"Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee 2022 - Platinum Pageant\" width=\"1003\" height=\"755\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>Max Mumby\/Indigo<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-12w55iq emevuu60\">While watching the pageant, Prince Louis was also captured in another cheeky moment as he wagged his fingers and looked over towards the paparazzi. The wider royal family also attended the event, including the then Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Zara and Mike Tindall and Prince Louis\u2019 siblings.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement &#8211; Continue Reading Below<\/p>\n<p>The King&#8217;s knee<img  alt=\"london, united kingdom june 05: (embargoed for publication in uk newspapers until 24 hours after create date and time) prince louis of cambridge sits on his grandfather prince charles, prince of waless lap 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)\" data-cy=\"slide-image-7\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gettyimages-1401294263-68077c4004943.jpg\" title=\"Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee 2022 - Platinum Pageant\" width=\"1424\" height=\"1005\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>Max Mumby\/Indigo<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-12w55iq emevuu60\">During the event, Prince Louis was passed between various family members who attempted to keep him calm and entertained. Here, his grandfather The King (then Prince Charles) sits him on his knee for a chat to try and encourage him to sit calmly for the remainder of the event.<\/p>\n<p>Cuddles with mum<img  alt=\"london, united kingdom june 05: (embargoed for publication in uk newspapers until 24 hours after create date and time) catherine, duchess of cambridge and prince louis of cambridge 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)\" data-cy=\"slide-image-8\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gettyimages-1401294245-68077ae96f7d9.jpg\" title=\"Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee 2022 - Platinum Pageant\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1169\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>Max Mumby\/Indigo<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-12w55iq emevuu60\">While Prince Louis hit the headlines for his cheeky behaviour, it was clear he has a great relationship with his family and was snapped giggling and enjoying a cuddle with his mum, Kate during the Jubilee Pageant. <\/p>\n<p>Advertisement &#8211; Continue Reading Below<\/p>\n<p>The King&#8217;s Coronation<img  alt=\"london, england may 06: britains prince louis and princess charlotte attend the coronation of king charles iii and queen camilla at westminster abbey on may 6, 2023 in london, england. the coronation of charles iii and his wife, camilla, as king and queen of the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland, and the other commonwealth realms takes place at westminster abbey today. charles acceded to the throne on 8 september 2022, upon the death of his mother, elizabeth ii. (photo by yui mok wpa pool\/getty images)\" data-cy=\"slide-image-9\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gettyimages-1487932574-68077b06d08dd.jpg\" title=\"Their Majesties King Charles III And Queen Camilla - Coronation Day\" width=\"1806\" height=\"1280\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>WPA Pool<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-12w55iq emevuu60\">Prince Louis was five years old when he attended the official Coronation of The King in 2023, his first major event after not attending Queen Elizabeth II\u2019s funeral. Here, he sits with his big sister Prince Charlotte in Westminster Abbey, and points out some of the action to her. <\/p>\n<p>A day with the Scouts<img  alt=\"london, england may 08: prince louis of wales tries his hand at archery while taking part in the big help out, during a visit to the 3rd upton scouts hut in slough on may 8, 2023 in london, england. the big help out is a day when people are encouraged to volunteer in their communities. it is part of the celebrations of the coronation of charles iii and his wife, camilla, as king and queen of the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland, and the other commonwealth realms that took place at westminster abbey on saturday, may 6, 2023. (photo by daniel leal wpa pool\/getty images)\" data-cy=\"slide-image-10\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gettyimages-1253152021-68077ad6c0a87.jpg\" title=\"The Coronation Of Their Majesties King Charles III And Queen Camilla - The Big Help Out\" width=\"4000\" height=\"2667\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>WPA Pool<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-12w55iq emevuu60\">Now he\u2019s a little older, Prince Louis has began attending some events with his parents. This occasion was just days after the Coronation, and Prince Louis joined the Scouts in Slough. Here, he gets stuck in during an activity day and pulls an intense face of concentration as he fires a rubber arrow. <\/p>\n<p>Advertisement &#8211; Continue Reading Below<\/p>\n<p>Diggers with Dad<img  alt=\"london, england may 08: prince william, prince of wales is helped by prince louis of wales (l) as he uses an excavator while taking part in the big help out, during a visit to the 3rd upton scouts hut on may 8, 2023 in london, england. the big help out is a day when people are encouraged to volunteer in their communities. it is part of the celebrations of the coronation of charles iii and his wife, camilla, as king and queen of the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland, and the other commonwealth realms that took place at westminster abbey on saturday, may 6, 2023. (photo by daniel leal wpa pool\/getty images)\" data-cy=\"slide-image-11\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gettyimages-1253151746-68077cb647fa4.jpg\" title=\"The Coronation Of Their Majesties King Charles III And Queen Camilla - The Big Help Out\" width=\"3746\" height=\"2639\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>WPA Pool<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-12w55iq emevuu60\">Also during his visit with the Scouts in 2023, Prince Louis got the chance to ride on his dad\u2019s knee while Prince William took control of a digger. The visit was part of the Big Help Out which encourages people to volunteer in their communities.   <\/p>\n<p>Having fun<img  alt=\"london, england june 17: prince louis of cambridge and catherine, princess of wales watch the fly past on the buckingham palace balcony during trooping the colour on june 17, 2023 in london, england. trooping the colour is a traditional parade held to mark the british sovereigns official birthday. it will be the first trooping the colour held for king charles iii since he ascended to the throne. (photo by chris jackson\/getty images)\" data-cy=\"slide-image-12\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gettyimages-1499743127-68077c919e4b1.jpg\" title=\"Trooping The Colour 2023\" width=\"3000\" height=\"4365\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>Chris Jackson<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-12w55iq emevuu60\">During a more recent flypast at Buckingham Palace for The King\u2019s Trooping of the Colour parade, Prince Louis appeared to embrace the noise. Standing on the balcony in front of a smiling Princess of Wales, Prince Louis acted out a motorbike ride to the sound of the planes overhead. 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