When a seven-year-old boy manages to eclipse military uniforms, royal parades, and the solemnity of Buckingham Palace, it is clear that he has something special. Prince Louis doesn't need speeches or thrones to be the protagonist.
All it takes is a grimace, an untimely laugh, or a mocking gesture for half the planet to talk about him. That, within the British Royal Family, is not always a cause for celebration.
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During the commemorative events of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Louis once again made it clear that he doesn't intend to give up a second of spontaneity. His brother George kept his composure, and his sister Charlotte assumed her usual role as a little lady.
However, the youngest son of the Princes of Wales gestured and turned the palace balcony into his own stage. He did it with a naturalness as alarming as it is for those who read between the lines.
It's not that spontaneity is frowned upon. But in an institution where every gesture is measured to the millimeter, Louis's antics are perceived as signals. And there is already talk, almost in whispers, of a growing concern.
The little one seems not to fully understand, or accept, the place he occupies in a machinery that doesn't forgive missteps. His overwhelming charisma and charm delight the public, but unsettle the guardians of tradition. Above all, his father.
Prince William is already trembling
Prince William, increasingly aware of the pressure on his children, fears that Louis might repeat a pattern already known in the recent history of the House of Windsor. The shadow of his brother Harry with his definitive break from the institution inevitably appears.
Louis is still a child. He has time to be molded, to assume responsibilities, and to understand what it means to be born into one of the most rigid monarchies in the world. But his profile currently clashes with that of George and Charlotte, much more aligned with the script.
Could Louis be the unwitting heir to the rebellion once embodied by his uncle Harry? For now, no one dares to assert it firmly. However, comparisons are beginning to gain strength.