Prince Louis, who is set to turn seven this year and is a veteran of many palace balcony moments, had a shy turn during a recent walkabout.
The six-year-old royal joined his older sister, Princess Charlotte, and brother Prince George to collect presents from well-wishers at Sandringham on Christmas Day.
He could be heard saying "thank you" to fans after collecting a present using what one TikTok fan described as his "shy voice."
The clip was liked 25k times and viewed 282k times after being posted with the message: "So cute Louis."
The footage was posted with the on-screen caption: "Little Louis and his shy voice."
The video also noted "the way way he brang the gift to his dad" and "the way he looked at the girl who gave him a gift."
Why It Matters
Prince Louis has won an army of fans with his adorable displays of childhood enthusiasm during royal events.
The royal's shy moment is a useful reminder that the young royals are children just like any other, and despite being born for the limelight, they may still struggle with it at points.
What to Know
It's a long standing tradition for the royal children to collect flowers and chocolates and other presents from well-wishers on their walk home from church at Sandringham on Christmas Day.
And in December they went home with arms filled with candy and other gifts from fans.
They were not the only ones meeting fans, however, as Princess Kate spent a long time talking to people about a year in which she underwent chemotherapy for cancer.
What People Are Saying
One fan replied to the video on TikTok, writing that Louis was a "cute little baby!!!" while another wrote: "Ohhh so cute."
A third fan wrote: "Louis is so babyish," while another said: "He looks like his mom Kate."
What Happens Next
Louis, George and Charlotte will be back at school now after a restful break at Sandringham, in Norfolk, in the East of England.
But fans can expect to see the royal children again at Easter, when Prince William and Princess Kate take them to church in Windsor.
Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London. You can find him on X, formerly Twitter, at @jack_royston and read his stories on Newsweek's The Royals Facebook page.
Do you have a question about Charles and Camilla, William and Kate, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, or their family that you would like our experienced royal correspondents to answer? Email royals@newsweek.com. We'd love to hear from you.
English (US) ·