Jubilee of Elizabeth II | Prince Louis with a thousand faces





Whether he’s showing his boredom, shielding his ears from the roar of planes or waving at the crowd, Prince Louis, 4, melted the audience on Thursday during Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee by going through the full range of emotions.

Posted yesterday at 4:37 p.m.

Grimaces

  • With his grimaces, Prince Louis managed to wring a smile from his usually very serious great-grandmother.

    PHOTO AARON CHOWN, ASSOCIATED PRESS

    With his grimaces, Prince Louis managed to wring a smile from his usually very serious great-grandmother.

  • Charlotte and George couldn't hold back their laughter at the reaction of their brother Louis during the air show they were attending.

    PHOTO HANNAH MCKAY, REUTERS

    Charlotte and George couldn’t hold back their laughter at the reaction of their brother Louis during the air show they were attending.

  • Her mother Kate leaned over several times to whisper a few words in her ear.

    PHOTO DANIEL LEAL, FRANCE-PRESSE AGENCY

    Her mother Kate leaned over several times to whisper a few words in her ear.

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Boredom

  • The Jubilee Parade didn't seem to catch little Louis' attention.

    PHOTO HANNAH MCKAY, REUTERS

    The Jubilee Parade didn’t seem to catch little Louis’ attention.

  • At 4 years old, long ceremonies can quickly become boring.

    PHOTO HANNAH MCKAY, REUTERS

    At 4 years old, long ceremonies can quickly become boring.

  • Prince Louis bears witness to this here.

    PHOTO HANNAH MCKAY, REUTERS

    Prince Louis bears witness to this here.

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The greetings

  • Accompanied by his mother, Prince Louis offered a solemn salute to the troops taking part in the Jubilee Parade.

    PHOTO MATT DUNHAM, ASSOCIATED PRESS

    Accompanied by his mother, Prince Louis offered a solemn salute to the troops taking part in the Jubilee Parade.

  • To the delight of the crowd, the young prince also offered greetings aboard his carriage.

    PHOTO PHIL NOBLE, REUTERS

    To the delight of the crowd, the young prince also offered greetings aboard his carriage.

  • Family photo on the balcony, Louis in the spotlight

    PHOTO HANNAH MCKAY, REUTERS

    Family photo on the balcony, Louis in the spotlight

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