Prince Louis Caught on Camera Indulging in a Very Unroyal Habit — See Photos
Prince Louis forgot he was on the Buckingham Palace balcony for a moment—and the cameras caught it all.
No matter the event, Prince Louis always manages to make royal fans laugh out loud with his funny antics. This time, the young royal engaged in a very unroyal habit that was bound to get caught on camera. But can we really blame the 8-year-old for acting like one?
At Trooping the Colour 2026, Louis joined the rest of the royal family on the Buckingham Palace balcony to watch the traditional RAF flypast after the annual birthday parade for King Charles. Prince William and Princess Kate, siblings Prince George and Princess Charlotte, and other senior royals were also present to witness the ceremonial aerial display.
However, what really caught everyone's attention was Louis indulging in the common childhood habit of picking his nose. Unsurprisingly, the candid moment was caught on camera for royal fans to spot. For the occasion, the Prince wore a navy blazer paired with a crisp white shirt and a baby blue tie.
Let's be honest, this is nothing new for Louis. Every year at Trooping the Colour, he somehow ends up becoming one of the most talked-about royals. From making hilarious faces and waving enthusiastically to reacting in the most unexpected ways, the young prince has a knack for turning even the most formal royal event into a fun moment that fans cannot stop talking about.
Louis was not the only young royal to have a relatable moment at the event this year. His older brother, George, also caught people's attention after appearing to hold in a sneeze while the royal family stood on the balcony during the national anthem. Once it ended, the 13-year-old finally sneezed, prompting his mother, Kate, to turn to him with a quick "Bless you." The young prince smiled, reassured his mother that he was alright, and the pair shared a brief laugh before returning to wave at the crowds.
Trooping the Colour has been held for more than 260 years to celebrate the monarch's official birthday. Every year, the event brings together more than 1400 soldiers, 200 horses, and 400 musicians for a grand parade through central London. The celebrations begin at Buckingham Palace, continue along The Mall to Horse Guards Parade, and wrap up with the traditional Royal Air Force aerial display over the palace.
