Prince Louis Steals the Show at Trooping the Colour, Captivating the Queen

Prince Louis, the 4-year-old son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, stole the limelight from his great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, during the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

The young prince captured the public's attention with his mischievous antics, pulling faces and flicking his nose, while also amusing onlookers with his adorable grin.

As the noise from the Jubilee planes grew louder, Louis covered his ears, displaying his playful nature.

Throughout the event, Prince Louis showcased a strong bond with his great-grandmother, the Queen.

He was seen waving at the planes, resting his head on his chin, and engaging in conversation with Her Majesty.

The Queen, wearing a smile throughout, attempted to distract Louis from the aircraft's noise by chatting with him during the fly-past.

The young prince appeared entranced by the monarch, seeking her attention and gazing up at her inquisitively.

In a surprising moment, Louis broke away from his mother, the Duchess of Cambridge, and even managed to barge past the Queen, leaving both the Duchess and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, bemused.

A lip-reader revealed that Catherine commented to Camilla during the noisy fly-past, “He really is trying to squeeze by.”

Meanwhile, Catherine encouraged Louis by saying, “So cool, look at that,” as the planes flew overhead.

The Queen also engaged in conversation with her great-grandson, telling him to “Look up at all that smoke.”

After the fly-past, she expressed her delight to Louis, stating, “That really was wonderful, so incredible.

Let's go, it's finished now.”

Prince Louis' captivating performance on the palace balcony garnered attention on social media, with users accusing him of stealing the show from his great-grandmother at the Trooping the Colour ceremony.

Memes and images of Louis flooded the internet, with one user declaring him their favorite royal after the proceedings, earning him the title of “Baby Boss.”

Comparisons were also drawn to a similar conversation between the Queen and Prince George during Princess Charlotte's christening in 2015, further highlighting the endearing interaction between Louis and his great-grandmother.

According to body language expert Judy James, Prince Louis' adorable presence during the RAF flypast evoked a childlike excitement in the Queen.

James explained that Louis' spontaneous and cute behavior seemed to rub off on the 96-year-old monarch, who couldn't help but smile throughout the spectacular display.

Initially, Prince William and Kate appeared serious, directing their children into position and standing apart to provide guidance.

However, as the fly-past unfolded, the strong bond between the Queen and Louis became evident.

Louis displayed spontaneous body language, at times impatiently slapping his hands on the balcony and rubbing his face with excitement.

The Queen looked indulgently at him, engaging in conversation with her great-grandson and Kate.

By the time the Lancaster aircraft flew over, it was clear that Louis' infectious enthusiasm had sparked a childlike excitement in the Queen as well.

She thoroughly enjoyed the roar of the engines and shared the moment with Louis, who jumped up and down at the sight of the red arrows.

Earlier in the day, thousands of spectators on the Mal cheered as they caught sight of Prince Louis, along with his older siblings Prince George and Princess Charlotte, accompanied by their proud mother Catherine and the Duchess of Cornwall, in a carriage.

The traditional carriage procession marked the beginning of Trooping the Colour, also known as the Birthday Parade, which kicks off four days of celebrations in honor of Queen Elizabeth II.