Prince Louis' iconic facial expressions returned in full force on Saturday (August 1) as the eight-year-old royal joined his parents and siblings for an action-packed family day at the Commonwealth Games.
Kensington Palace had confirmed that morning that William and Catherine — known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay when visiting Scotland — would attend day nine of the "Friendly Games," but the appearance of Prince George, 13, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Louis was kept under wraps.
First major sporting event
The visit marks a major royal milestone for Louis, as it is his first official attendance at a major international sports fixture. His older siblings are seasoned spectators at events like Wimbledon and the Euros, while Louis has mainly attended formal royal occasions such as Trooping the Colour, annual Christmas church services, and a volunteering initiative during the 2023 Coronation celebrations.
The family of five took their seats inside a packed 5,000-capacity arena at the Hydro for the high-stakes netball semi-final clash between World No. 1 Australia and Birmingham 2022 silver medalists Jamaica.
Quizzical expressions at the netball
Sitting between his siblings, Louis provided plenty of entertainment off the court. He was spotted looking distinctly less enthused, sporting a range of hilariously quizzical expressions that fans have come to love.
Despite his subdued moments during the match, the young royal and his family received a rousing, warm welcome from Scottish sports fans in the stands.
Cheering on the track cyclists
Later in the afternoon, the Wales family headed to the track cycling events at the Velodrome, where they sat behind the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and Sir Chris Hoy. Wearing a stylish bucket hat, Louis was clearly in his element as he cheered on the cyclists, beaming from ear to ear and clapping enthusiastically alongside his siblings.
Royal fans on social media were quick to share their love, with one commenting on X: "What an adorable picture!!! His huge smile," while another said: "So cute!"
