Prince Louis was delighted to hear from Father Christmas at the event (Image: Getty)
Prince Louis has had royal fans gushing over one word he said during last year’s carol service.
and ‘s youngest child, then five, appeared delighted as actor Jim Broadbent read a letter from Father Christmas to the crowd at the service at Westminster Abbey.
As actor Broadbent recited the contents of the letter, perked up, his eyes sparkling with excitement. Observers are convinced he whispered the word “mama.”
One viewer commented on the clip: “Did he say, ‘Momma? ‘” Another concurred, noting the little “[The] little ‘mamma’ so sweet.”
A third person added: “He’s so cute, all excited about Santa,” while another expressed their adoration: “I love him so much! My son is only 2 but he has the same kind of energy- it’s so pure, so joyful, we LOVE IT!!!”
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This year’s carol service also took place at Westminster Abbey on Friday, December 6, and came at the end of a challenging year for the Prince and Princess of Wales. It marked the fourth annual event planned by Princess Kate and came as part of her phased return to royal duties post-chemotherapy treatment.
Kate’s children and William were present alongside her, joined by stars such as Richard E Grant, Paloma Faith, and Gregory Porter, with Sir Chris Hoy delivering a reading to the 1,600 attendees.
In a heartfelt revelation at this year’s event, Kate, 42, confessed that during last year’s carol service she “didn’t know” what 2024 would bring. Just an hour before the service commenced, Kate – who publicly announced her cancer diagnosis in March – welcomed performers in the Chapter House of the abbey and greeted with other attendees.
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When singer Paloma Faith expressed her condolences, Kate responded: “I didn’t know this time last year it was going to be the year I’ve just had.”
Kate also confided in the Upside Down singer that she had entrusted Louis with a secret about a surprise for her daughter, Princess Charlotte. The service featured soloists from the Royal Ballet, which would have delighted nine year old Charlotte, given her passion for ballet.
Kate revealed she asked Louis: “Can you keep a secret? Otherwise it won’t be a surprise for Charlotte, who loves her ballet dancing”. She shared that Louis agreed, “He has kept the secret for, what, nearly two weeks now? ” To this, Faith replied: “Very challenging,” to which Kate concurred: “For a six-year-old.”
“And then this morning he said, ‘Mummy, please can I tell her – I’m bursting.’ I did drop off and he really wanted to tell her. I think – hopefully – he’s kept it.”