Prince Louis steps into the spotlight with a ‘new role’ in the royal family, expert reveals

During the recent VE Day celebrations, Prince Louis surprised many with his composed behavior, hinting at a ‘leadership’ role within his royal sibling group.

Prince Louis, the youngest child of Prince William and Kate Middleton, has long been known for his cheeky personality and playful antics at public events. But during the 80th anniversary of VE Day in May, royal watchers noticed something different. Instead of goofing around, Louis appeared focused, respectful, and even took charge—correcting his older brother’s posture during the military flypast.

According to body language expert Judi James, Louis may be stepping into a surprising new position among his siblings.

“Louis has now, amazingly and unexpectedly, taken on the ‘family prefect’ role,” James told The Sun. “He was once the playful one needing reminders from his sister Charlotte, but now he’s the one setting the tone.”

Louis turned seven on April 23, and as tradition goes, his mother Kate released a new portrait and short video celebrating the occasion. Fans were quick to notice how much he had grown—not just in looks, but in confidence.

Royal author Phil Dampier told Hello! Magazine that Louis is developing a strong, outgoing personality, describing him as a “cheeky chappie” who seems to be full of energy and charm.

“He’s confident and full of life,” Dampier said. “I can see him going into the armed forces when he’s older and loving every minute of it.”

Some royal experts believe that Prince William and Kate are preparing Louis—and his sister Charlotte—for a future beyond royal duties. Since Louis is unlikely to inherit the throne, the Prince and Princess of Wales may encourage him to pursue a personal career in areas like the military or charity work.

Breaking tradition with modern parenting

The concern over younger royal siblings becoming “spares”—a term famously used by Prince Harry to describe his own role—has prompted William and Kate to take a modern approach to raising their children.

Royal commentator Jennie Bond told The Mirror that the couple is working hard to make all their children feel equally valued, even if their futures look different.

“I imagine they’ll encourage Louis to explore life outside the royal fold… whether that’s the military, charity work, or another path,” Bond explained. “They are already showing a very modern attitude.”

A surprising moment with Princess Anne

One moment at the VE Day event really caught experts’ attention: Louis stepping ahead of the group to engage in conversation with Princess Anne. The move was subtle but bold, and showed a level of confidence that surprised even the royal watchers.

“While William, Kate, George, and Charlotte stood behind King Charles and Princess Anne, Louis suddenly broke rank and walked forward to speak with Anne,” said Judi James. “It showed he’s finding his own space and growing into his royal role.”

Prince Louis’s future is still wide open. Whether he follows in the footsteps of his father with a role in the armed forces or chooses a completely different path, one thing is becoming clear: he’s not just the royal family’s “little one” anymore.

With his charming personality, growing confidence, and willingness to take initiative, Prince Louis is carving out a unique space for himself—whether inside the palace or beyond its gates.

Prince Louis may still be years away from making major life decisions, but his recent public appearance offered a glimpse of who he’s becoming—thoughtful, bold, and self-assured. While his exact future role remains uncertain, one thing is clear: he’s no longer just the baby of the family.

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