Cwinks, grimaces and yawns are now part of the past. Gone are the days when, with every public release, little Louis he drove his parents to despair with his pouting and pranks. Mother Kate Middleton could barely keep him at bay. Instead, when he arrived at Westminster Abbey, in London, for the usual concert of Christmas carols organized by his mother, the little prince left everyone speechless: at just 7 years old (he turned 7 on April 23rd), the little rebel appeared completely transformed. And he finally turned out to be a real prince.
Prince Louis at Kate Middleton’s Christmas concert
He hasn’t been seen in public since Trooping The Colour last June. But what a difference! Accompanied by his sister Charlotte, 10, and her brother George, 12this time Louis behaved impeccably in front of the 1600 guests at the prestigious event, now one of the most important in the annual Royal calendar. William and Kate’s third son has finally learned not to make faces in public and to follow the strict rules of protocol, which must also be applied to little princes. So much so that, for the first time, his parents didn’t insist on always holding his hand.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were not there
In the front row with the family and surrounded by Royal relatives such as Duchess Sophie, Zara and Mike Tindall, the Princes of Kent and grandparents Michael and Carole Middleton, Louis watched the performances with a smile by artists such as Katie Melua, Dan Smith of Bastille, Griff and the Fisherman’s Friends, a Cornish sea-song choir of which her mother Kate has been a huge fan for years. And he also hung some red bows on the huge tree set up at the entrance to the Abbey.
The illustrious guests at the Royal-style Christmas show
Now in its fifth year, the concert, which took place last Friday, will be broadcast in Britain by the broadcaster Itv next December 24th. As always, it was organized by Kate Middleton, who arrived alone, a few minutes before the family, to welcome the many guests. Beyond to the actresses Kate Winslet and Hannah Waddingham, to the actor Chiwetel Ejiofor, numerous artists and personalities from the world of women’s football and rugby, the list also included hundreds of people who have distinguished themselves in the field of volunteering and social initiatives supported by the Princess of Wales.
Prince Louis (centre) with family in Westminster, London, 5 December 2025 (Getty Images)
The Princes of Wales Candlelight Concert, London, 5 December 2025 (Getty Images)
Kate Middleton’s message of peace (perhaps also addressed to Harry)
A few days before the concert, the princess had posted a Christmas message in which she underlined the importance of the holidays as a moment of friendship and union in a time of great uncertainty. In this regard, William, Kate Winslet and Chiwetel Ejiofor read passages chosen precisely for their community meaning and the celebration of love in all its forms. And perhaps in a gesture of possible reconciliation with his brother-in-law HarryKate also invited the winners of the awards WellChilda charity of which Harry is currently patron.
Princess Kate still sitting next to little Louis, London, 5 December 2025 (Getty Images)
Beatrice and Eugenia, the two great absentees
Despite having been personally invited by Kate, in an independent decision that had surprised Buckingham Palace, the two princesses of York did not attend the event. The motivation made public speaks of commitments made previously. But will it really be like this? Beatrice and Eugenia they have not been seen in the company of Royal relatives since their father Andrea and mother Sarah were stripped of all their titles and kicked out of their home in Windsor. According to English Royal watchers, their absence is worth a thousand words.