Prince Louis' cheeky gesture during Royal Family event

24 February 2024 , 23:00

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Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis clutching their candles at the annual service (Image: Getty Images)

Prince Louis was once full of fun to the point of making his sister Princess Charlotte smile as they attended a concert with their parents.

He was attending a concert organised by his mum, the Princess of Wales and blew out his sister's candle at the carol service in Westminster Abbey. The royal children Louis, five, Charlotte, eight, and George, 10, appeared at the annual event, which supported youngsters and families. And a reading was also given by Oscar winner Jim Broadbent and singers Beverley Knight and Adam Lambert.

The youngsters then posted cards and messages for children struggling over the Christmas period in a special post box. The service was open to all young people. They carried candles along with other children and Louis cheekily reached across and blew out the flame on a smiling Charlotte's candle.

Musicians John Lennon, and George Michael, were celebrated at the televised event. Among the royal guests were the Duchess of Edinburgh, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, Zara Tindall, Peter Phillips and his daughters Savannah and Isla. The Princess of Wales met performers before the ceremony started and walked around the Abbey beforehand speaking to young people.

Members of the royal family attending the Royal Carols - Together At Christmas service at Westminster Abbey (Getty Images)

Although Louis was seen making the cheeky gesture, a parenting expert has claimed Princess Charlotte 'rules the roost' and keeps brothers Prince George and Prince Louis in check. The Mirror reported how Jo Frost, of TV's Supernanny, says the Prince and Princess of Wales' middle child, eight, "knows how to keep everyone in good stead" in the household, including her siblings, five and 10.

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William and Kate have previously revealed they are raising their kids with a deep awareness of royal protocol, and that there is a time and place for everything. As such, Ms Frost has observed that Charlotte "knows the rules" and often reminds her brothers of what to do and when.

Prince Louis cheekily blows out Princess Charlotte of Wales' candle bringing a smile to his sister's face (Getty Images)

But she added that all three Wales children are treated equally, something "relatable to any family" despite the fact George is the future king. Ms Frost said there is clear evidence of "responsible parenting" on their part, while also upholding the idea that the crown and monarchy "takes a team".

Speaking to HELLO! magazine, Ms Frost said: "Charlotte knows the rules. She's the one in the middle. She knows how to keep everyone in good stead. There are moments when I've watched George and he's looked over at his sister, and he's probably annoyed with her one minute and then grateful that she's there being able to remind him of things, when he's taking it all in as well."

Prince Louis blowing out his candle during the service (PA)

Mrs Frost went on to say what can be observed is "awareness" and that the two older kids, particularly George, "are being informed". The second in line is "learning little bits here and there" and has the perfect role models in the current King Charles and his dad William.

Ms Frost said: "They're raised with an understanding of royal procedures and protocols. And they're raised to understand, there's a time and a place... They have a lovely balance of that and behind closed doors, no doubt they're playing games and winding each other up as siblings do, teasing each other, having fun and baking cookies and being out in nature."

Graeme Murray