Royal fans were left impressed by five-year-old Prince Louis’s military-style outfit as he arrived for the King's Coronation, but were left wondering where he had gone after appearing to disappear halfway through the ceremony.
During part of the historic occasion, eagle-eyed viewers were quick to spot the young Prince wasn’t sitting alongside his parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and siblings Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
“Where did Prince Louis go?,” one viewer asked on social media. Another queried: “Where has that cheeky little Prince Louis gone? Impeccable behaviour.”
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Another said: “Where’s Prince Louis gone? He was seated beside his sister and between their parents for The Coronation but the cameras just went to their seats (12:40pm) and he ain’t there. Guessing it was all a bit too much for him.”
Thankfully, the young Prince’s absence was only short with him reappearing some minutes later. The Mirror reports that the reason why he was not seen watching the service is all to do with his age.
He processed into the Abbey with his family - but due to still being young, he was "retired" during the service, in a move that was pre-planned. It came after the youngster was seen yawning and fidgeting during the service.
During the first half of the ceremony, he could be seen letting out a big yawn, while also taking the opportunity to point out something of interest to his sister Charlotte. He yawned again shortly after the King was crowned, just after midday.
Sharing their delight of seeing Prince Louis return, one viewer commented: “Calm down, everyone, Prince Louis is back!”. Another joked: “Prince Louis is the shopkeeper off Mr Benn suddenly appears out of nowhere.”
Louis arrived at Westminster Abbey in an outfit made by Dege and Skinner, which consisted of a Hainsworth Garter Blue Doeskin Tunic with specially designed lace work embellishment to the collar, cuffs and fronts. The leg garment is black complete with Garter Blue stripe.
Meanwhile, Charlotte mirrored Kate in her own an Alexander McQueen dress and cape in ivory silk crepe with ivory satin stitch embroidery featuring rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock motifs to signify the four home nations.
She also wore a Jess Collett x Alexander McQueen headpiece silver bullion, crystal and silver thread work, similar to the one worn by her mother.
Older brother Prince George did not join his siblings as he arrived with the other boys who are taking on page of honour duties for both the King and Queen Camilla. They were given the prestigious task of helping to carry the King Charles and Camilla's heavy state robes.
After the ceremony all five of the Wales family will join the procession back to Buckingham Palace behind the gold state coach, where the route has been lined with hundreds of wellwishers.
They will ride in a carriage, which will be followed by a series of other carriages carrying the likes of the new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh as well as Lady Louise Windsor and James, the new Earl of Wessex.
In addition, the family will appear on the Palace balcony later where they will greet the huge crowds and enjoy the RAF flypast.
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