The surprise guest at King Charles' Coronation we didn't expect to attend
But we're thrilled by his cameo
King Charles III's Coronation is underway, with the ceremony taking place at London's Westminster Abbey on 6 May.
Guests have travelled far and wide to watch the crowning ceremony at the historical London venue, while royal fans have gathered along The Mall and outside of Buckingham Palace to watch the procession.
There has been speculation over who will, and will not, be attending the momentous occasion in royal history over the last few months.
Sarah Ferguson has claimed she was not invited to the coronation because of her divorce from ex-husband Prince Andrew, while there were fears Prince Harry would pull out.
Harry has made the journey from the US to the UK to watch his father's Coronation, while his wife Meghan Markle stays in California with their two children Archie and Lilibet.
It was previously reported that Prince Louis would also be absent from the ceremony, although his older brother Prince George has an important role to play on the day.
👋 Hello from Prince LouisAt age 5, we are told he will be seated and then ‘retire’ for a while during the 2 hour service #Coronation pic.twitter.com/nytvJJ2cjDMay 6, 2023
However, it turns out the youngest member of the Cambridge family has attended the coronation, and we couldn't be happier.
Marie Claire Newsletter
Celebrity news, beauty, fashion advice, and fascinating features, delivered straight to your inbox!
As the royals made their way to Westminster Abbey cameras panned to one carriage with Prince Louis - who recently celebrated his fifth birthday - in the backseat.
In true Louis fashion, he looked out the window at the crowds of people who collected for the royal celebration and appeared to subtly wave to the people as he passed by.
Unlike previous royal engagements, Louis refrained from sticking his tongue out at the crowds, but instead, had quite a serious facial expression.
Princess Charlotte and her younger brother Prince Louis #Coronation pic.twitter.com/haBwlVlQ3jMay 6, 2023
However, there is still time, and plenty more celebratory events to come, for Louis to entertain crowds - watch this space!
As the ceremony commenced Louis sat beside his parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, as well as his big sister Princess Charlotte, at Westminster Abbey.
However, The Telegraph has reported Louis will not stay for the entire two-hour ceremony but will slip out with royal aides, although he will rejoin his family after the ceremony, at around 1 pm to join the procession to Buckingham Palace.
Maisie is a writer and editor, covering Royal News, Showbiz, Lifestyle content, as well as Shopping Writing and E-Commerce, for print and digital publications, including Marie Claire, Hello!, Fabulous, Mail Online and Yahoo!.
-
If light, charming and delicate scents aren't for you, trust me—you'll want to know these 11 punk perfumes
Rebellious fragrances worth knowing
By Rebecca Fearn
-
This skincare ingredient is dubbed 'Botox in a bottle'—but how does it actually work? Here's what to know
This groundbreaking peptide is all the rage
By Rebecca Fearn
-
All my favourite celebrities are wearing this Saint Laurent tote
Bella Hadid, Charli XCX, and Zoë Kravitz put the ‘Y’ back in Saint Laurent
By Mischa Anouk Smith
-
'Now is not the time' for King Charles to reconcile with Harry, author says
But that doesn't mean it will never happen.
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
The royals just got some exciting baby news
How lovely
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Princess Charlotte's full name actually includes one surprising nod to another royal
We hadn't thought about this one
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
The 'cruel' letter Camilla wrote to Charles before her wedding
He wasn't too pleased, reportedly
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Why it's 'unlikely' Harry will see William and Charles during his UK trip
The reconciliation will have to wait
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Princess Kate had 'very clear' rules for the King regarding her children's upbringing
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
-
Who is King Charles' 'hot equerry' and why is he going viral?
He has many fans of his own
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Charles and William have 'come to an agreement' about Harry visiting them at Balmoral
By Jadie Troy-Pryde