Prince Louis's sweetest and most hilarious moments in 52 photos

Rebecca Taylor and Laura Hampson
·7-min read
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Prince Louis has had many funny and sweet moments caught on camera over the years. (Getty Images)

Prince Louis may be Prince William and Kate's youngest child, but if the 2022 Platinum Jubilee is anything to go by, he appears to be the most sprightly.

The younger brother of Prince George and Princess Charlotte, and the fourth in line to the throne, was born on April 23, 2018 in the private Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, weighing 8lb 7oz.

He was christened as Louis Arthur Charles by the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at the Chapel Royal, St James' Palace, among friends and family in July 2018.

Read more: Prince Louis wears dad William's sailor outfit 37 years later

In 2022, before Louis began his first year of school, the Prince and Princess of Wales moved their children to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor and all three of their children started at Lambrook School.

The move came after Louis delighted royal watchers with his antics during the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June 2022. During one of the events, Louis was seen poking out his tongue to his mum – an image which spawned many memes.

Louis has now delighted royal fans once more by appearing at the King's coronation. He accompanied his parents and siblings throughout the day and made another expressive appearance on Buckingham Palace's balcony.

Here are some of Prince Louis' sweetest moments so far.

Prince Louis' most memorable moments in pictures.

Louis reacts to the coronation flypast

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Catherine, Princess of Wales stands on the balcony of Buckingham Palace with Prince Louis during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 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 Leon Neal/Getty Images)
Kate smiles at Louis as he reacts to the flypast going overhead Buckingham Palace. (Getty Images)

Louis yawns during King Charles III's coronation

(left to right 1st row) the Prince of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, the Princess of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh at the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Westminster Abbey, London. Picture date: Saturday May 6, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story ROYAL Coronation. Photo credit should read: Yui Mok/PA Wire
Louis is all of us during the two-hour coronation ceremony. (Getty Images)

Louis, George and Charlotte peer out of the carriage

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Prince Louis, Prince George and Princess Charlotte travel by carriage during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 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 Samir Hussein/WireImage)
Louis joins his siblings, Prince George and Princess Charlotte in a carriage during the King's coronation. (Getty Images)

Prince Louis' fifth birthday

Prince Louis's fifth birthday photo. (PA/Millie Pilkington)
Prince Louis on his fifth birthday. (PA/Millie Pilkington)
Prince Louis's fifth birthday photo. (PA/Millie Pilkington)
Two images were released to mark Prince Louis' fifth birthday. (PA/Millie Pilkington)

The late Queen's birthday 2023

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Mother's Day 2023

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The Prince and Princess of Wales' 2022 Christmas card

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Prince Louis' first day of school

BRACKNELL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 07: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis (C), accompanied by their parents the Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrive for a settling in afternoon at Lambrook School, near Ascot on September 7, 2022 in Bracknell, England. The family have set up home in Adelaide Cottage in Windsor's Home Park as their base after the Queen gave them permission to lease the four-bedroom Grade II listed home. (Photo by Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis arrive for a settling in afternoon at Lambrook School, near Ascot on September 7, 2022. (Getty Images)
BRACKNELL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 07: (EDITORS NOTE: Retransmission with alternate crop.) Prince Louis, accompanied by his parents the Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrive for a settling in afternoon at Lambrook School, near Ascot on September 7, 2022 in Bracknell, England. The family have set up home in Adelaide Cottage in Windsor's Home Park as their base after the Queen gave them permission to lease the four-bedroom Grade II listed home. (Photo by Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)
Prince Louis on his first day of school. (Getty Images)
(From rear R to front ) Britain's Prince George of Cambridge, Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Britain's Prince Louis of Cambridge, Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Britain's Princess Charlotte of Cambridge are greeted by Headmaster Jonathan Perry (L) upon their arrival for a settling in afternoon at Lambrook School, near Ascot in Berkshire on September 7, 2022 on the eve of their first school day. (Photo by Jonathan Brady / POOL / AFP) (Photo by JONATHAN BRADY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte greet their new headmaster. (Getty Images)

Father's Day 2022

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Prince Louis' Platinum Jubilee 2022 antics

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 05: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince George of Cambridge, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Prince Louis of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace following the Platinum Pageant 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)
Members of the royal family appear on the balcony following the Platinum Pageant on June 5, 2022 in London, England. (Getty Images)
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)
Prince Louis attends the Platinum Pageant on The Mall on June 5, 2022 in London, England. (Getty Images)
Prince Louis of Cambridge 'thumbs his nose' and sticks his tongue out at his mother Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge 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)
Prince Louis 'thumbs his nose' and sticks his tongue out at his mother as they attend the Platinum Pageant on The Mall on June 5, 2022 in London, England. (Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 05: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Louis of Cambridge watch the Platinum Jubilee Pageant from the Royal Box during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant on June 05, 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 Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Prince Louis gets excited during Platinum Jubilee celebrations. (Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 05: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Louis of Cambridge watch the Platinum Jubilee Pageant from the Royal Box during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant on June 05, 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 Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Prince Louis sits on his grandfather King Charles' lap during Platinum Jubilee celebrations. (Getty Images)
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 Cambridge's 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)
Prince Louis and Kate Middleton during Platinum Jubilee celebrations. (Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 05: (L-R) Prince George of Cambridge, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Prince Louis of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge stand on the balcony during the Platinum Pageant on June 05, 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 Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
The Prince and Princess of Wales with their children during the Queen's final balcony appearance. (Getty Images)
TOPSHOT - Britain's Prince Louis of Cambridge (2L) holds his ears as he stands next to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (L), his m mother Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (C), Britain's Princess Charlotte of Cambridge (2R)and Britain's Prince George of Cambridge to watch a special flypast from Buckingham Palace balcony following the Queen's Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee celebrations, in London on June 2, 2022. - Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II's historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)
Prince Louis covers his ears as jets fly over Buckingham Palace. (Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 02: (L-R) Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Louis of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade on June 02, 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 Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Prince Louis shares a sweet moment with the late Queen during a balcony appearance. (Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 02: Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte in the carriage procession at Trooping the Colour during Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee on June 02, 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. Trooping The Colour, also known as The Queen's 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 Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Prince George, Prince Louis, and Princess Charlotte during the Trooping the Colour carriage procession at the Platinum Jubilee in 2022. (Getty Images)

Prince Louis' fourth birthday portraits

Prince Louis. (The Duchess of Cambridge/PA)
Prince Louis in Norfolk, where the Cambridge's spend much of their time. (The Duchess of Cambridge/PA)
Prince Louis. (The Duchess of Cambridge/PA)
Prince Louis enjoys cricket just like his great-grandfather did. (The Duchess of Cambridge/PA)

The Prince and Princess of Wales' 2021 Christmas card

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Prince Louis' third birthday portrait

This photograph is provided to you strictly on condition that you will make no charge for the supply, release or publication of it and that these conditions and restrictions will apply (and that you will pass these on) to any organisation to whom you supply it. There shall be no commercial use whatsoever of the photograph (including by way of example only) any use in merchandising, advertising or any other non-news editorial use. The photograph must not be digitally enhanced, manipulated or modified in any manner or form. All other requests for use should be directed to the Press Office at Kensington Palace in writing. MANDATORY CREDIT: The Duchess of Cambridge. Handout photo dated 21/4/2021 released by Kensington Palace of Prince Louis for his third birthday and taken on Wednesday by his mother, the Duchess of Cambridge, at Kensington Palace, shortly before he left for his first day of nursery at the Willcocks Nursery School. Issue date: Thursday April 22, 2021.
Prince William and Kate shared a picture of Louis the night before his third birthday, taken the morning before he went to Willcocks Nursery School for the first time in April 2021. (Duchess of Cambridge)

Walking his first red carpet at the London Palladium in 2020

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge with their children, Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte and Prince George, attend a special pantomime performance at London's Palladium Theatre, hosted by The National Lottery, to thank key workers and their families for their efforts throughout the pandemic on December 11, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
The December 2020 outing was a family occasion, which happened just before another coronavirus lockdown. (WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte attend a special pantomime performance at London's Palladium Theatre, hosted by The National Lottery, to thank key workers and their families for their efforts throughout the pandemic on December 11, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Louis held his mother's hand on the red carpet and looked mesmerised by the action. (WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte attend a special pantomime performance at London's Palladium Theatre, hosted by The National Lottery, to thank key workers and their families for their efforts throughout the pandemic on December 11, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Prince Louis browsed the programme as he sat with the Duchess of Cambridge at the theatre in London in December 2020. (WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte attend a special pantomime performance at London's Palladium Theatre, hosted by The National Lottery, to thank key workers and their families for their efforts throughout the pandemic on December 11, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
He looked ready to applaud the performers as he waited for the show to begin. (WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Louis attend a special pantomime performance at London's Palladium Theatre, hosted by The National Lottery, to thank key workers and their families for their efforts throughout the pandemic on December 11, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Prince Louis was also spotted sucking his thumb and casting his eyes across the crowd. (WPA Pool/Getty Images)

The Prince and Princess of Wales' 2020 Christmas card

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With David Attenborough in 2020

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Celebrating Prince William's birthday in 2020

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Marking Prince Louis' second birthday during lockdown

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Clapping for carers and the NHS

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Arriving at Christmas lunch, 2019

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Prince Louis of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend a Christmas lunch for members of the Royal Family hosted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace on December 18, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
Prince Louis was spotted sitting in the back of the car as his father drove them for a Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace in December, 2019. (Indigo/Getty Images)

At the at the King Power Royal Charity Polo match in 2019

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Louis of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge attend the King Power Royal Charity Polo Match, in which Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex were competing for the Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Memorial Polo Trophy at Billingbear Polo Club on July 10, 2019 in Wokingham, England. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
Enjoying a family outing at the King Power Royal Charity Polo Match, in which Prince William and Prince Harry were competing for the Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Memorial Polo Trophy in July 2019. (Indigo/Getty Images)
Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Louis of Cambridge attend the King Power Royal Charity Polo Match, in which Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex were competing for the Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Memorial Polo Trophy at Billingbear Polo Club on July 10, 2019 in Wokingham, England. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
Louis made his mother laugh as he sported a pair of sunglasses. (Indigo/Getty Images)
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Louis attend The King Power Royal Charity Polo Day at Billingbear Polo Club on July 10, 2019 in Wokingham, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
Louis pictured looking keen to meet his new cousin Archie, held by Meghan Markle. (WireImage/Getty Images)

Making his Buckingham Palace balcony debut during the 2019 Trooping of the Colour

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Louis of Cambridge watch a flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour, the Queen's 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 Queen's actual birthday is on April 21st. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
Louis made his balcony debut when he was just one, in 2019. (Indigo/Getty Images)
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Louis of Cambridge watch a flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour, the Queen's 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 Queen's actual birthday is on April 21st. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
On the Buckingham Palace balcony for Trooping the Colour, Prince Louis was held by his mum as he watched the RAF fly past. (Indigo/Getty Images)
Prince Louis of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge wave from a window of Buckingham Palace as they attend Trooping The Colour, the Queen's 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 Queen's actual birthday is on April 21st. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
Louis watched the parade from inside Buckingham Palace with older sister Princess Charlotte. (/Indigo/Getty Images)

Celebrating Father's Day in 2019

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Visiting the Royal Chelsea Flower Show in 2019

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Prince Louis' first birthday portraits

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The Prince and Princess of Wales' 2018 Christmas card

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Prince Louis' christening in 2018

Britain's Prince Louis of Cambridge is carried by Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge on their arrival for his christening service at the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace, London on July 9, 2018. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski / POOL / AFP) (Photo credit should read DOMINIC LIPINSKI/AFP/Getty Images)
Louis at his christening in the Chapel Royal in July 2018. (AFP/Getty Images)

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Prince Louis' birth in April 2018

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge departs the Lindo Wing with her newborn son, Prince Louis at St Mary's Hospital on April 23, 2018 in London, England. The Duchess safely delivered a son at 11:01 am, weighing 8lbs 7oz, who will be fifth in line to the throne. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
The Duchess of Cambridge with newborn Prince Louis in April 2018. (WireImage/Getty Images)
The newborn royal baby is seen as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge depart the Lindo Wing with their newborn son Prince Louis of Cambridge at St Mary's Hospital on April 23, 2018 in London, England. The Duchess safely delivered a son at 11:01 am, weighing 8lbs 7oz, who will be fifth in line to the throne. (Photo by Anwar Hussein/WireImage)
Louis born on 23 April at 11:01am, weighing 8lbs 7oz, and is fifth in line to the throne. (WireImage/Getty Images)

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