The 2025 VE Day commemorations were meant to honor history, but Prince Louis, the ever-unpredictable young royal, turned the event into a masterclass in comedic timing. As military processions unfolded in London, the seven-year-old’s running commentary—caught on camera and translated by lip readers—became the day’s unexpected highlight.
Prince William, ever the encouraging father, tried to engage Louis by pointing out the soldiers’ disciplined movements: “They are grabbing their bars, isn’t it great?” Louis, however, was less than impressed. “They are marching straight,” he observed flatly. When William prompted him again, Louis quipped, “They’re going in a circle,” before delivering an eye roll so dramatic it rivaled his Trooping the Colour antics.
The internet erupted, with fans praising Louis for bringing levity to the solemn occasion. In a royal family navigating personal challenges—from Princess Kate’s health to the loss of Queen Elizabeth—Louis’ unfiltered charm has become a beacon of joy, proving that even the youngest voices can leave the loudest impression.