Overview

• Prince Louis's playful yet assertive gestures during the VE Day events, such as cleaning his father Prince William's jacket and correcting Prince George's posture, have drawn attention to his evolving role within the royal family.
• He broke rank to engage Princess Anne in conversation, surprising onlookers and showcasing his growing confidence in public settings.
• Louis's antics, including mimicking Prince George's hair flick and playing invisible drums during the military parade, delighted royal watchers and sparked social media discussions.
• The royal family, including King Charles III and Queen Camilla, joined veterans for the commemorations, which featured a military parade on The Mall and an RAF flypast viewed from Buckingham Palace's balcony.
• Body language experts and commentators have noted Louis's shift from being the playful youngest sibling to taking on a more assertive and observant 'family prefect' role.