Prince Louis Has a Royal Doppelgänger — and She’s Just as Cheeky
Despite being one of the youngest members of the royal family, Prince Louis has already made a name for himself. He’s the child who pulls faces instead of waving, reacts loudly, and often ends up stealing the spotlight at events that center around senior royals. Over time, royal observers have linked that playful streak to his family, spotting flashes of Kate Middleton’s father, King Charles’s animated expressions, and even the Princess of Wales herself in old photos. Now, though, royal watchers think Louis has found his closest match yet — with his second cousin, Lena Tindall, and it goes beyond the fact that they’re the same age.
As reported by the Daily Mail, the pair "perfectly mirror each other’s cheeky expressions during royal outings," a similarity that has been hard to miss for anyone watching them in public settings. Lena, the daughter of Zara and Mike Tindall, is Princess Anne’s granddaughter, placing her and Louis firmly in the same generational bracket and, increasingly, the same behavioral lane.
The outlet also noted that if Louis is known for being “a handful at public engagements,” then Lena “is certainly not far behind.” Both children are seven, both are frequently photographed looking unimpressed with pomp, and both seem far more interested in what’s happening around them than in maintaining royal composure. According to the Mail, they “are already believed to be best friends.”
Mate, everyone talking about Louis but did anyone see Lena? She was a whole mood, especially when she turned up with snacks. Louis wanted some but she had priorities. At one point it's clear that she says: No, Louis! And she gives him a look😭. Savannah's reaction says it all😂😭 pic.twitter.com/VVbvjLAgR9
— Isa💜 (@isaguor) June 6, 2022
One of the most talked-about moments came during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant in June 2022, when cameras caught Louis and Lena sharing an exchange that quickly became social media shorthand for peak royal childhood energy. While Prince Louis dominated much of the attention that day, some viewers were far more taken with Lena’s refusal to be upstaged. As one user on X observed, “Mate, everyone is talking about Louis, but did anyone see Lena? She was in a whole mood, especially when she turned up with snacks. Louis wanted some, but she had priorities. At one point, it's clear that she says: No, Louis! And she gives him a look. Savannah's reaction says it all.” Another chimed in with added detail, writing, “Yes! 😭😭😭😭 She first gave some to Charlotte and then wanted to give some to George. Louis was insistent, but Lena stood firm. In the end, she also gave him some sweets.”
What struck royal watchers most was not just the candy standoff but how naturally the children interacted, oblivious to the historic spectacle unfolding around them. A netizen summed up saying, “This was definitely the coolest session of the Royal Box! Pure fun!” Others saw it as a familiar parenting scenario playing out on a global stage. “That was such a funny moment!! They must make their parents go crazy when they are playing together! And Savannah’s reaction was priceless, too! Just kids being kids,” one wrote. Another added a cheeky observation, “I love how right at the very end, Lena is reaching out to George. We know who Lena's favorite is, and it isn't Lou-lou.”