Members of the royal family attended one of the last publicly held events for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the Pageant in London on Sunday. While they all looked in good form after the exhausting week, William and Kate’s youngest, Louis, had officially had it.
It’s been a fun-filled week celebrating the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II in the Commonwealth of Nations to mark the 70th anniversary of her accession. As part of the celebrations, the Duchess of Cambridge, along with husband, Prince William and kids, joined others in the family for the Platinum Jubilee Pageant. Louis stole the show again after he was filmed having a “moment” with his mom. Unfortunately, Louis acting like a tired four-year-old had people questioning her ability to parent.
Unsolicited parenting advice began flying across social media after watching Louis act, well, his age:
https://twitter.com/307WindyWyoming/status/1533793334287663105?s=20&t=STMFfHW_jNxyvCxL5x_Upw
This isn't a "He's 4" situation. Plenty of 4 year olds don't shush their parents mouth like that if they know how their parents will react. A tantrum is one thing, blatant disrespect to a parent is another. It's not Louis' fault tho
— mandy | ✨ (@BattinsonMarvel) June 5, 2022
He put his hands on his mother’s mouth as in STFU & pulled his cousins hair?! Yeah Kate is definitely relying on the nanny too much. https://t.co/ViAr6aBNfE
— Born In April 🪴🦶🏽📕 (@BookOfPash) June 6, 2022
https://twitter.com/Bob_ZimmerWoman/status/1533085963177664512?s=20&t=STMFfHW_jNxyvCxL5x_Upw
The future king of England needs some serious time out. Come on, Kate, teach the kid some manners. https://t.co/DX64C7joT0
— Marla NeverTrump AlwaysConservative Hughes (@MarlaMHughes) June 6, 2022
Kate tried several times to calm him down but, as anyone with young kids knows, sometimes your best intentions just make it worse. She finally resigned with a universal “over it” sign, the hair flip, and Louis eventually calms down. At least one person on Twitter got it.
I have a toddler. He does this too. Prince Louis is being a normal, regular 4 year old. They’re testing their boundaries, and a tantrum is their way of expressing emotion because they don’t yet know how to do so any other way.
— Mariana 👑 (@Mama_FeMariana) June 5, 2022
Prince George, eight, and Princess Charlotte, seven, were also in attendance, as was Louis’ father, Prince William, who know one seemed to question. He did try to step in and help at one point but was met with similar crossed arms from his son.
It’s hard enough for parents to calm a child in public when you know people are watching, but knowing you have the entire world’s eyes on you at a very public, televised event is a type of pressure few can understand. This was a classic, “just wait until we get home” situation whispered in his ear which any parent can relate to. Louis is four and likely exhausted from a week of events where he’s meant to be on his best behavior. It would be hard enough as an adult, let’s give him (and his mom) a break.
Small break in regular play to pay tribute to my new favourite kid. Prince Louis is a real mood and I’m here for it. pic.twitter.com/nXBPGJ1evl
— Georgie Dent (@georgiedent) June 5, 2022
Here’s hoping Kate gets some much needed time off today from her royal duties and from her kids because parenting is hard, no matter who you are.
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