Prince Louis charmed royal watchers as he stepped in to help his father, Prince William, with his elaborate military attire during the 80th anniversary celebrations of VE Day.
The Wales family was seated alongside King Charles and Queen Camilla as they observed the grand military parade marking the historic occasion.
At one moment, young Prince Louis turned to his father and began lightly brushing his right shoulder, seemingly trying to clear away dust or adjust his uniform. The endearing gesture quickly gained attention online, with many royal fans commenting on the little prince’s playful behavior.
One user on X remarked, “I love how William just goes along with it so naturally.” In another cheeky move, Louis was seen gently tugging at Prince William’s aiguillette—the decorative gold braid draped across his shoulder.
Another fan wrote, “Prince Louis rubbing Prince William’s shoulder! So adorable,” while someone else added, “Aww, Louis brushing off his dad’s uniform is just the cutest thing.”
There he is, the Meme King-In-Chief himself, Prince Louis!#VEDay #VEDay80 #MemeKing pic.twitter.com/LhM6nkcAxR
— Matthew Rimmer (@MatthewRimmer) May 5, 2025
One royal enthusiast provided a deeper take on the interaction, noting, “Watching Louis tap William on the shoulder while he was mid-conversation was such a typical kid moment. And like a seasoned parent, William gave him a quick touch—sort of a ‘hold on a second’—but kept chatting.”
Royal fans were also thrilled to catch a glimpse of the three young Wales children—George, Charlotte, and Louis—as they arrived at Buckingham Palace ahead of the VE Day events.
Dressed in matching navy outfits that coordinated with their father’s attire, the siblings looked polished and poised as they took their places to watch the military procession. The children were also seen warmly greeting veterans, accompanied by their parents.
The Royal Family is expected to be highly visible throughout the week as they lead the nation in commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. A series of engagements is scheduled, with today’s balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace being one of the key highlights. A celebratory tea party is also set to take place on palace grounds.
Later in the week, the royals will attend a special remembrance service at Westminster Abbey on Thursday, followed by a star-studded concert at Horse Guards Parade that evening.
This year’s commemorations are especially poignant, as they represent the first major VE Day observance without Queen Elizabeth II. The late Queen had a unique personal connection to the original celebrations—in 1945, as a young princess, she quietly slipped out to join the jubilant crowds gathered in front of Buckingham Palace on the night of May 8, sharing in the spontaneous public joy at the end of World War II in Europe.
