Louis wants to be a Wimbledon ballboy - as mum Kate says he's 'very upset'

The Prince and Princess of Wales are loved the world over for their competitive spirit when it comes to public engagements - especially when there is a sport involved. Whether it's table tennis, sailing or a race on exercise bikes, the couple never shy away from a sporting challenge. As well as going head to head, the pair often have the crowds in stitches as they support different teams.

Last year saw a series of enormous changes for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis as they moved house, changed schools and lost their great-grandmother within the space of a few weeks. While it would have been a disruptive period for the three young royals, it is clear they have settled in at Lambrook School and will be enjoying everything the exclusive school has to offer.

Across almost 1000 years of royal history, there have been several figures who have played a key role in growing the family's popularity and influence. While several names could claim the top spot, Lord Louis Mountbatten was an essential player and has been remembered in the names of many current royals. Lord Louis was born as Prince Louis of Battenberg and was a grandson of Queen Victoria.

First it was the ‘Diana Effect’, then it was the ‘Kate Effect’ and now it’s the royal children’s turn. Whether it is Prince George, Princess Charlotte or Prince Louis, whatever the royal trio are seen wearing at an engagement or in public is guaranteed to be an instant sell-out.

The fallout between the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex has been documented in extensive detail, ever since Prince Harry told ITV that he and his brother were "on different paths" during his tour of South Africa in 2019. In the years that have followed, several explosive claims have been made in TV interviews and in Harry's memoir Spare - including an alleged fight at Harry's Nottingham Cottage home and suggestions that William had told his brother that his children were not Harry's "responsibility." Since Prince William lost his brotherly support in Harry, royal experts have expressed their hope that Prince George will not have the same experience as he grows older and further into his role.

Ahead of the Royal Family's annual summer return to Balmoral Castle, there is one particularly special tradition which was started by the late Queen for the younger members of her family that will hopefully continue. Queen Elizabeth's excitement for any family visitors never wavered throughout her entire life and she would regularly welcome her guests to stay with her at the likes of Balmoral Castle and Sandringham House.The Princess of Wales previously revealed one sentimental tradition that the late monarch started as it's a perfect example of the way she "showed her love" for her family. Speaking on ITV documentary ‘Our Queen at 90’ in 2016 the Princess of Wales said: “[The Queen] always leaves a little gift or something in their room when we go and stay, and that just shows her love for her family.” Kate went on to discuss how the Queen was particularly enamoured with Princess Charlotte, eight.

When the future King and Queen of England welcomed their child into the world they decided to name him Louis Arthur Charles.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will be on hand to “help” Prince George cope with the “pressure” of being future monarch, a royal expert has claimed. While he may have only recently celebrated his tenth birthday, as the second in line to the throne, Prince George is said to already be beginning to learn the full extent of what lies ahead in his future - and his siblings are reportedly set to have key roles in helping him deal with the “burden”.

The royal family reportedly don’t want a repeat of Prince Harry’s tell-all book Spare’s release.

The royal family is keeping an eye on Prince George’s dynamic with his siblings after Prince William and Prince Harry’s drama bubbled over following the publication of Spare.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Another week brings with it another twist in the story of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. As reports suggested the couple are “taking time apart” and having “money woes”, royal author Tom Bower gave his opinion of the state of the couple’s relationship, and claimed to OK! that the couple have “hit a brick wall”. “Harry and Meghan are experiencing a crisis of identity, a crisis of purpose and a crisis of finance,” Tom claimed.

Kate Middleton has been warned to keep Prince George 'away' from his uncle Harry, who is said to be a 'negative influence' on the young heir as he is second in line to the throne. Royal expert Angela Levin exclusively told OK! this week that the best thing for George is to steer clear of Harry, who lifted the lid on his negative experience growing up in the royal family in his memoir, Spare. With George the first-born child of the Prince and Princess of Wales, Harry has previously spoken of his “worries” over Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis becoming the “spares” to their big brother.

As the Princess of Wales celebrates Prince George’s 10th birthday this weekend, royal experts tell OK! the "broody" mum is desperately keen to give him some undivided attention. While he's used to being the centre of attention sitting in the Royal Box at Wimbledon and the likes, the youngster will get to enjoy some rare down-time with his siblings and devoted parents.The Prince and Princess of Wales, both 41, have reportedly cleared much of their normally-hectic official summer diary to spend quality time with George, Princess Charlotte, eight, and Prince Louis, five, particularly for this special birthday weekend.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are gearing up for a bumper summer holiday with their children - starting with Prince George’s 10th birthday party. The Prince and Princess of Wales have cleared much of their work calendar over the next six weeks to spend time with George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, a source exclusively told OK!.The family are due to spend time together at Balmoral, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, as well as in Mustique - a private island in the Caribbean, the insider added.

With the countdown to Prince George's milestone 10th birthday on, there are a number of ways that the Prince and Princess of Wales have carved their own path when it comes to raising their three children. From being thoroughly hands-on parents to taking the royal youngsters out on day trips, Prince William and Kate relish in being able to protect their children's privacy.The normal rules that govern life at home for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis must be especially felt when there is a birthday to celebrate.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Kate Middleton revealed her young son Prince Louis was “very upset” to miss the Wimbledon final on Sunday (16 July) after “practising being a ballboy”. The Princess of Wales, 41, who is the patron of the Lawn Tennis Association and regularly attends Wimbledon, was joined by her husband Prince William, 41, and her two oldest children, Prince George, nine, and Princess Charlotte, eight, at the All England Club for the men's final on Sunday.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte couldn't contain their excitement while attending the men's final at Wimbledon with their parents, Prince William and Kate Middleton, on Sunday at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England. The almost 10-year-old second in line to the British royal throne and his 8-year-old sister were spotted screaming and cheering in the stands while watching the match between Carlos Alcatraz and Novak Djokovic. All focus was on the young royals, with George in a navy suit and tie to match his dad, who was sporting a tan suit. As for Charlotte, she sported a blue-and-white printed dress with a white cardigan and shades while seated next to her mom. The siblings weren't joined by their younger brother, Prince Louis, who is known for his hilarious facial expressions at public events.

Princess Charlotte has arrived at Wimbledon with her parents Prince William and Kate Middleton for her first visit to the tournament as the family take their seats to watch Novak Djokovic try to win a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title.The young Princess wore a blue dress, and held her mother, the Princess of Wales’, as the pair walked slightly ahead of Prince William and Prince George.The four of them will take their seats in the Royal Box in Centre Court in time to see the Serb play Spanish world number one Carlos Alcaraz, 20, at 2pm.This is Kate’s third time visiting the tennis championship this year, and she arrived this time wearing a green dress by Roland Mouret. The princess attended the women's final on Saturday and consoled a tearful Ons Jabeur after the Tunisian lost the ladies’ singles final against Czech player Marketa Vondrousova.

As excited Princess Charlotte took her seat in the Royal Box in Wimbledon’s Centre Court for the first time on Sunday, she looked in her element. However while the little Princess was made very welcome along with brother Prince George, their presence came despite a longstanding Wimbledon rule.

Sky News as the family toured the C-17 Globemaster III that flew Queen Elizabeth’s body back to London. Prince Louis heard a large plane overhead, causing him to cover his ears with both of his hands, mouth agape — quite a similar reaction to the flypast he heard while standing with the family on the Buckingham Palace balcony during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022.