Prince Louis needed a break.
, played a key role elsewhere as a page to the king. At one point, Louis was seen adorably holding hands with Charlotte. Later, he appeared to become restless in his seat while his mother whispered in his ear. He was also notably photographed letting out a big, hilariously unapologetic yawn.
The prince ended up leaving midway through the historic ceremony, with viewers noticing his absence as cameras panned to his parents and sister while the congregation sang"Praise Him." ET has learned that Louis' early exit was all part of a plan by the palace, and that he was expected to process into the Abbey with his parents and retire before the completion of the service. Louis later returned to his seat toward the end of the event, singing"God Save the King" as the newly crowned Charles walked out of the abbey.Ahead of the coronation, royal reporter Omid Scobie suggested as much to ET.
"He was restless [at the Platinum Jubilee] and I think there are already plans in place for Louis on the day of, it's a two-hour ceremony," Scobie said."So, unlike his older brother, Prince George, who plays a central role and we'll see him in that procession, the page of honor, Louis may be there for the arrivals but then may dip out for a little while and reappear towards the end.
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