Prince Louis’ absence from public events part of Kate Middleton’s ‘careful’ plan – expert

Both Prince George and Princess Charlotte have attended major sporting events with their parents recently while Prince Louis has stayed at home – but one expert believes this is down to a careful plan by the Prince and Princess of Wales

The Prince and Princess of Wales have certainly enjoyed a busy time with their children of late.

Their eldest youngsters Prince George and Princess Charlotte have both accompanied their parents on outings to two special sporting events recently – with 10-year-old George being at the Euro 2024 final with William and Kate taking Charlotte to Wimbledon.

However, youngest child Prince Louis, who is just six, remained at home during both of these outings. Louis has made rare public appearances at royal events, including Trooping the Colour and at King Charles’ Coronation last year.

And according to an expert, his abscence lately can be explained by his parents’ ‘careful’ plan when it comes to introducing their three children to public life.

Prince George at the final of Euro 2024 with dad Prince William

Speaking on True Royalty TV’s The Royal, hosted by the Mirror’s royal editor Russell Myers, ITV News Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson explained the couple are giving their youngsters a “gentle introduction” to public life.

She explained: “They’ve been really careful to manage how they’ve done it and what they’ve taken them to. They’ve considered each event on a case-by-case basis. And the fact that Louis wasn’t taken suggests that they are considering what they think is right for each child at what time. So, you know, his time will come.”

Nine-year-old Charlotte’s appearance at the men’s final at Wimbledon came as mum Kate made her second public appearance since she revealed her cancer diagnosis back in March. Since then she has been having preventative chemotherapy and admitted she has both good days and bad days.

Charlotte beams at Kate during her standing ovation at Wimbledon
Mother and daughter were joined at the tennis by Kate’s sister Pippa and as they walked out to the royal box and were given a standing ovation, with Charlotte looking proudly at her mum.

Matt Wilkinson, royal editor of The Sun added: “Look at Charlotte looking up at her mother, she knows what Catherine has been going through for the last six, seven months. She’s been seeing her on good days and bad days. It’s also a reward, a treat for her to sit with her mother and see the adulation that she received and have a fun day out.

“Because the kids have probably had a really difficult six or seven months, so to see her looking so proud and happy towards her mother, I thought it was really a joy to see.”

While Emily Nash, royal editor of Hello! Magazine added: “The reception she got was incredible. There was this spontaneous standing ovation when she walked in, and what I found really touching was the expression on Charlotte’s face, she sort of looked up with this big smile – very proud clearly.”

The Royal Beat – available on True Royalty TV.