Prince Louis broke royal tradition

At a Christmas carol concert in London, six-year-old Prince Louis, the youngest son of Prince William and Kate Middleton, unexpectedly broke a centuries-old royal tradition, the Daily Express reports.

The young member of the royal family appeared in public in a business suit, usually worn by older men, rather than the short shorts adopted in the monarchy for children under seven.

Prince Louis looked dapper alongside his father and older brother, 11-year-old Prince George, who was also in a suit. Experts say the decision to break the tradition was likely dictated by the winter weather.

The tradition of wearing shorts comes from aristocratic England, where it was believed that little boys should look innocent and cute. However, Louis’ parents seem to have decided that the child’s comfort is more important than following the rules.

British media recalled that Louis’ older brother, Prince George, first appeared in just a suit at the age of seven at the Euro 2020 finals.

“Boys today usually switch to trousers by the age of seven. Prince George is always seen in shorts because upper-class and upper-middle-class parents think little boys should look small who are boys and so try to make their offspring look like little boys.” as cute and innocent as possible. Pants for boys are considered a bit suburban and lower class,” explained British etiquette expert William Hanson in 2018.

It was previously reported that Prince William visited a military training ground in western England, where the 1st Battalion of the Welsh Guards is training.