The next royal rebel? 5 of Prince Louis’ cheekiest moments: Kate Middleton and Prince William’s son prompted Home Alone memes when he missed Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, but when else did he go viral?

Sep 24, 2022

Prince Louis has been given the meme treatment online thanks to his adorable and cheeky moments. Photos: Getty

Prince Louis, four, is the youngest son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, but he’s already shown rebellious characteristics … possibly inherited from Princess Diana?

He missed Queen Elizabeth’s recent funeral, which set off a bunch of playful memes about his mischief, but let’s not forget his Buckingham Palace tantrum or fun with Meghan Markle …

He may be fourth in line to the throne, but Prince Louis, four, is already first in our hearts. The little royal – the youngest child of Kate Middleton and Prince William – has proven himself to be quite a character ever since he made his first public appearance in 2019.

Britain’s Prince Louis and then Prince Charles attend the Platinum Jubilee Pageant, marking the end of the celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, in London, on June 5. Photo: Reuters

Whether he’s pulling faces, screaming in delight, having a meltdown in the Royal Box at the Jubilee Pageant, or just generally being a handful for his put-upon parents, little Louis seems to have a knack for breaking with convention and marching to his own beat.

In fact, there’s more than a slight similarity to other monarchical mischief-makers who have come before Louis – most notably his uncle, Prince Harry, and the ultimate royal rule-breaker, Harry’s mum and Louis’ departed grandmother, Princess Diana.

Prince Louis celebrates his second birthday, in an image taken by his mother, the Duchess of Cambridge, in Britain. Photo: The Duchess of Cambridge/Reuters

Considering Prince Louis has already gone viral repeatedly for his attention-grabbing antics, we’re betting that he’ll go on to become our next favourite rebellious royal – and we’re here for it.

Here are five times Louis won us over with his silly ways …

1. Overexcitement at Buckingham Palace

Queen Elizabeth, the then Prince of Wales, Prince Louis, the Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte are seen on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, on June 2. Photo: DPA