At the London VE Day celebrations for his 80th anniversary, Prince Louis once again enchanted the country and showed everyone why he has grown to be the most lovable and accessible seven-year-old in the royal family.
Victory in Europe Day, which commemorates the end of World War II in Europe with Germany’s surrender, was observed in the United Kingdom. Prince Louis, his older brother Prince George, and their father, Prince William, participated in the mournful yet patriotic events.
Even though there were many stirring memorials, military parades, and moving tributes throughout the day, young Louis once again stole the show—not with opulence, but with his innate humor and unguarded facial expressions.
Louis did not disappoint; he is well-known for his candid moments at public gatherings. He delivered an eye-roll that was worthy of becoming a meme and brought some fun to the otherwise somber situation, in what has swiftly become his signature style.
During the event, professional lip reader Nicola Hickling, proprietor of LipReader Ltd., kept a close eye on the royal family’s interactions and gave The Express her views. Trying to keep his kid interested in the spectacle, Prince William reportedly said to Louis, “They are grabbing their bars, isn’t it great?” in one particularly memorable conversation.
Louis responded, “They are marching straight,” with his usual dryness, obviously underwhelmed by the pomp. When William asked if Louis had seen the troops forming up or wheeling, the young prince replied simply, “They’re going in a circle.”
Although brief, the exchange encapsulated the relationship between a parent who is ready to participate and a child who is delightfully honest in his boredom—a situation that parents everywhere can identify with. After being delivered with royal poise and a well-timed eye-roll, Louis’ moment of subtle sarcasm has since gone viral.
Reactions were all over social media, with one user posting on X (previously Twitter), “Oh, the baby brother eye roll.” We should be able to enjoy Prince Louis’ antics for a very long time. “Prince Louis and his eye roll,” said another. Funny!
Even while Louis still offers these amusing glimpses into royal life, it’s crucial to recognize the emotional environment in which he has been raised. The young prince has seen some trying times in his family’s history, such as the death of his great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and, most recently, the public disclosure of his mother, Catherine, Princess of Wales, who was battling cancer.
In spite of these obstacles, Louis’ charisma, fortitude, and genuineness have further won over the people. In addition to displaying the purity of youth, his actions reveal a pleasant and approachable attitude, which is uncommon in public people, much less those in the monarchy.
Prince Louis is a welcome reminder that, despite the pomp and circumstance, there are actual people behind the royal family’s ongoing struggles with personal and public pressures.
Sometimes, these people are seven years old, sardonic, and simply trying to understand why everyone is so thrilled about people marching in circles.
