Pics: Prince Louis steals the limelight with his cheeky antics at Trooping the Colour as Royals appear on balcony

By Shweta Kukreti

Published on Jun 14, 2025 07:03 pm IST

Kate Middleton and her kids entertained the audience as the Royal Family turns out in style for Trooping the Colour, the King's formal birthday parade.

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The Red Arrows, aerobatic display team of the Royal Air Force (RAF), fly over the Buckingham Palace as part of the Trooping the Colour parade to honour Britain's King Charles on his official birthday in London, Britain, June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Toby Melville(REUTERS)

Published on Jun 14, 2025 07:03 pm IST

The Red Arrows, aerobatic display team of the Royal Air Force (RAF), fly over the Buckingham Palace as part of the Trooping the Colour parade to honour Britain's King Charles on his official birthday in London, Britain, June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Toby Melville(REUTERS)

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From the left, Queen Camilla, King Charles, Prince William Prince Louis , Prince George, Kate Princess of Wales and Princess Charlott on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Colour in London, Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)(AP)

Published on Jun 14, 2025 07:03 pm IST

From the left, Queen Camilla, King Charles, Prince William Prince Louis , Prince George, Kate Princess of Wales and Princess Charlott on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Colour in London, Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)(AP)

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Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince George and Princess Charlotte appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace as part of the Trooping the Colour parade to honour Britain's King Charles on his official birthday in London, Britain, June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Toby Melville(REUTERS)

Published on Jun 14, 2025 07:03 pm IST

Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince George and Princess Charlotte appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace as part of the Trooping the Colour parade to honour Britain's King Charles on his official birthday in London, Britain, June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Toby Melville(REUTERS)

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(L to R) Britain's King Charles III, Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, Britain's Prince Louis of Wales, Britain's Prince George of Wales, Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales and Britain's Princess Charlotte of Wales, smile whilst standing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after attending the King's Birthday Parade "Trooping the Colour" in London on June 14, 2025. The ceremony of Trooping the Colour is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II. Since 1748, the Trooping of the Colour has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign. Over 1500 parading soldiers and almost 300 horses take part in the event. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)(AFP)

Published on Jun 14, 2025 07:03 pm IST

(L to R) Britain's King Charles III, Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, Britain's Prince Louis of Wales, Britain's Prince George of Wales, Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales and Britain's Princess Charlotte of Wales, smile whilst standing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after attending the King's Birthday Parade "Trooping the Colour" in London on June 14, 2025. The ceremony of Trooping the Colour is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II. Since 1748, the Trooping of the Colour has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign. Over 1500 parading soldiers and almost 300 horses take part in the event. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)(AFP)

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From left, Prince Louis, Prince George, Kate, the Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte arrive for the Trooping the Colour, the king's annual birthday parade, at Horse Guards Parade, in London, Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Jonathan Brady/PA via AP)(AP)

Published on Jun 14, 2025 07:03 pm IST

From left, Prince Louis, Prince George, Kate, the Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte arrive for the Trooping the Colour, the king's annual birthday parade, at Horse Guards Parade, in London, Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Jonathan Brady/PA via AP)(AP)

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(L to R) Britain's Queen Camilla, Britain's King Charles III, Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, Britain's Prince Louis of Wales, Britain's Prince George of Wales, Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales and Britain's Princess Charlotte of Wales, arrive on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after attending the King's Birthday Parade "Trooping the Colour" in London on June 14, 2025. The ceremony of Trooping the Colour is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II. Since 1748, the Trooping of the Colour has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign. Over 1500 parading soldiers and almost 300 horses take part in the event. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)(AFP)

Published on Jun 14, 2025 07:03 pm IST

(L to R) Britain's Queen Camilla, Britain's King Charles III, Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, Britain's Prince Louis of Wales, Britain's Prince George of Wales, Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales and Britain's Princess Charlotte of Wales, arrive on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after attending the King's Birthday Parade "Trooping the Colour" in London on June 14, 2025. The ceremony of Trooping the Colour is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II. Since 1748, the Trooping of the Colour has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign. Over 1500 parading soldiers and almost 300 horses take part in the event. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)(AFP)

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Britain's William, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace as part of the Trooping the Colour parade to honour Britain's King Charles on his official birthday in London, Britain, June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Toby Melville(REUTERS)

Published on Jun 14, 2025 07:03 pm IST

Britain's William, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace as part of the Trooping the Colour parade to honour Britain's King Charles on his official birthday in London, Britain, June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Toby Melville(REUTERS)

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From left, Britain's Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Kate Princess of Wales during the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, in London, Saturday June 14, 2025. (Jonathan Brady/PA via AP)(AP)

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From left, Britain's Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Kate Princess of Wales during the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, in London, Saturday June 14, 2025. (Jonathan Brady/PA via AP)(AP)

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From left, Queen Camilla, King Charles III, Prince Louis, Prince William, Prince George, Kate Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, London, to view the flypast following, the Trooping the Colour ceremony in central London, as King Charles III celebrates his official birthday, Saturday June 14, 2025. (Aaron Chown/PA via AP)(AP)

Published on Jun 14, 2025 07:03 pm IST

From left, Queen Camilla, King Charles III, Prince Louis, Prince William, Prince George, Kate Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, London, to view the flypast following, the Trooping the Colour ceremony in central London, as King Charles III celebrates his official birthday, Saturday June 14, 2025. (Aaron Chown/PA via AP)(AP)

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(L-R) Britain's Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester, Britain's Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, Britain's Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Britain's Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, Britain's Queen Camilla, Britain's Prince Louis of Wales, Britain's King Charles III, Britain's Prince George of Wales, Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, Britain's Princess Charlotte of Wales, Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, Britain's Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, Britain's Princess Anne, Princess Royal, and Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence pose on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after attending the King's Birthday Parade "Trooping the Colour" in London on June 14, 2025. The ceremony of Trooping the Colour is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II. Since 1748, the Trooping of the Colour has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign. Over 1500 parading soldiers and almost 300 horses take part in the event. (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP)(AFP)

Published on Jun 14, 2025 07:03 pm IST

(L-R) Britain's Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester, Britain's Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, Britain's Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Britain's Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, Britain's Queen Camilla, Britain's Prince Louis of Wales, Britain's King Charles III, Britain's Prince George of Wales, Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, Britain's Princess Charlotte of Wales, Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, Britain's Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, Britain's Princess Anne, Princess Royal, and Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence pose on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after attending the King's Birthday Parade "Trooping the Colour" in London on June 14, 2025. The ceremony of Trooping the Colour is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II. Since 1748, the Trooping of the Colour has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign. Over 1500 parading soldiers and almost 300 horses take part in the event. (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP)(AFP)

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(L-R) Britain's Prince Louis of Wales, Britain's Prince George of Wales and Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, make their way back to Buckingham Palace from Horse Guards Parade during the King's Birthday Parade, "Trooping the Colour", in London on June 14, 2025. The ceremony of Trooping the Colour is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II. Since 1748, the Trooping of the Colour has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign. Over 1500 parading soldiers and almost 300 horses take part in the event. (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP)(AFP)

Published on Jun 14, 2025 07:03 pm IST

(L-R) Britain's Prince Louis of Wales, Britain's Prince George of Wales and Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, make their way back to Buckingham Palace from Horse Guards Parade during the King's Birthday Parade, "Trooping the Colour", in London on June 14, 2025. The ceremony of Trooping the Colour is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II. Since 1748, the Trooping of the Colour has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign. Over 1500 parading soldiers and almost 300 horses take part in the event. (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP)(AFP)

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Britain's King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace as part of the Trooping the Colour parade to honour Britain's King Charles on his official birthday in London, Britain, June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Toby Melville(REUTERS)

Published on Jun 14, 2025 07:03 pm IST

Britain's King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace as part of the Trooping the Colour parade to honour Britain's King Charles on his official birthday in London, Britain, June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Toby Melville(REUTERS)

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Members of the public watch as the British Royal Air Force's (RAF) aerobatic team, the "Red Arrows", perform a flypast over Buckingham Palace during the King's Birthday Parade "Trooping the Colour" in London on June 14, 2025. The ceremony of Trooping the Colour is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II. Since 1748, the Trooping of the Colour has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign. Over 1500 parading soldiers and almost 300 horses take part in the event. (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP)(AFP)

Published on Jun 14, 2025 07:03 pm IST

Members of the public watch as the British Royal Air Force's (RAF) aerobatic team, the "Red Arrows", perform a flypast over Buckingham Palace during the King's Birthday Parade "Trooping the Colour" in London on June 14, 2025. The ceremony of Trooping the Colour is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II. Since 1748, the Trooping of the Colour has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign. Over 1500 parading soldiers and almost 300 horses take part in the event. (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP)(AFP)

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Britain's King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace as part of the Trooping the Colour parade to honour Britain's King Charles on his official birthday in London, Britain, June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Toby Melville(REUTERS)

Published on Jun 14, 2025 07:03 pm IST

Britain's King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace as part of the Trooping the Colour parade to honour Britain's King Charles on his official birthday in London, Britain, June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Toby Melville(REUTERS)

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Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Prince Louis ride in a carriage, as part of the Trooping the Colour parade to honour Britain's King Charles on his official birthday in London, Britain, June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Toby Melville(REUTERS)

Published on Jun 14, 2025 07:03 pm IST

Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Prince Louis ride in a carriage, as part of the Trooping the Colour parade to honour Britain's King Charles on his official birthday in London, Britain, June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Toby Melville(REUTERS)

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Prince William, left rides in the Royal Procession down the Mall during the Trooping the Colour in London, Saturday, June 14, 2025, the prince is wearing a black armband as a mark of respect to the victims of the Air India plane crash.(AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)(AP)

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Prince William, left rides in the Royal Procession down the Mall during the Trooping the Colour in London, Saturday, June 14, 2025, the prince is wearing a black armband as a mark of respect to the victims of the Air India plane crash.(AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)(AP)

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Kate, Princess of Wales with her two sons Prince George, centre and Prince Louis look at the crowds as they ride in a carriage during Trooping the Colour in London, Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)(AP)

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Kate, Princess of Wales with her two sons Prince George, centre and Prince Louis look at the crowds as they ride in a carriage during Trooping the Colour in London, Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)(AP)

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Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, makes her way back to Buckingham Palace from Horse Guards Parade in London during the King's Birthday Parade, "Trooping the Colour", on June 14, 2025. The ceremony of Trooping the Colour is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II. Since 1748, the Trooping of the Colour has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign. Over 1500 parading soldiers and almost 300 horses take part in the event. (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP)(AFP)

Published on Jun 14, 2025 07:03 pm IST

Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, makes her way back to Buckingham Palace from Horse Guards Parade in London during the King's Birthday Parade, "Trooping the Colour", on June 14, 2025. The ceremony of Trooping the Colour is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II. Since 1748, the Trooping of the Colour has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign. Over 1500 parading soldiers and almost 300 horses take part in the event. (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP)(AFP)

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Prince George reacts as he rides a carriage with Prince Louis, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Princess Charlotte (not pictured) as part of the Trooping the Colour parade which honours Britain's King Charles on his official birthday, in London, Britain, June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes(REUTERS)

Published on Jun 14, 2025 07:03 pm IST

Prince George reacts as he rides a carriage with Prince Louis, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Princess Charlotte (not pictured) as part of the Trooping the Colour parade which honours Britain's King Charles on his official birthday, in London, Britain, June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes(REUTERS)

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Britain's King Charles III salutes members of the royal guard during the King's Birthday Parade "Trooping the Colour" in London on June 14, 2025. The ceremony of Trooping the Colour is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II. Since 1748, the Trooping of the Colour has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign. Over 1500 parading soldiers and almost 300 horses take part in the event. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)(AFP)

Published on Jun 14, 2025 07:03 pm IST

Britain's King Charles III salutes members of the royal guard during the King's Birthday Parade "Trooping the Colour" in London on June 14, 2025. The ceremony of Trooping the Colour is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II. Since 1748, the Trooping of the Colour has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign. Over 1500 parading soldiers and almost 300 horses take part in the event. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)(AFP)

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Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Prince Louis ride in a carriage, as part of the Trooping the Colour parade to honour Britain's King Charles on his official birthday in London, Britain, June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Toby Melville(REUTERS)

Published on Jun 14, 2025 07:03 pm IST

Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Prince Louis ride in a carriage, as part of the Trooping the Colour parade to honour Britain's King Charles on his official birthday in London, Britain, June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Toby Melville(REUTERS)

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Britain's Prince Louis looks on as he rides a carriage with Prince George, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Princess Charlotte as part of the Trooping the Colour parade which honours Britain's King Charles on his official birthday, in London, Britain, June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes(REUTERS)

Published on Jun 14, 2025 07:03 pm IST

Britain's Prince Louis looks on as he rides a carriage with Prince George, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Princess Charlotte as part of the Trooping the Colour parade which honours Britain's King Charles on his official birthday, in London, Britain, June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes(REUTERS)

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Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales rides in a carriage, as part of the Trooping the Colour parade to honour Britain's King Charles on his official birthday in London, Britain, June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Toby Melville(REUTERS)

Published on Jun 14, 2025 07:03 pm IST

Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales rides in a carriage, as part of the Trooping the Colour parade to honour Britain's King Charles on his official birthday in London, Britain, June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Toby Melville(REUTERS)

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Britain's Prince George and Prince Louis react as they ride a carriage with Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Princess Charlotte (not pictured) as part of the Trooping the Colour parade which honours Britain's King Charles on his official birthday, in London, Britain, June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes(REUTERS)

Published on Jun 14, 2025 07:03 pm IST

Britain's Prince George and Prince Louis react as they ride a carriage with Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Princess Charlotte (not pictured) as part of the Trooping the Colour parade which honours Britain's King Charles on his official birthday, in London, Britain, June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes(REUTERS)

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti

Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities. Read Less ...Read More

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