Why Prince Louis Didn’t Join Kate Middleton or Prince William at Sporting Events Like His Siblings

Princess Charlotte accompanied her mom to Wimbledon while Prince George joined his dad at the Euro soccer finals, but Prince Louis missed both events

While Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte took in the tennis action at Wimbledon and Prince William took Prince George to Germany for the UEFA European Championship soccer game on July 14, little brother Prince Louis missed the sporty outings.

It was a weekend of athletic action for the Prince and Princess of Wales, both 42, and their two eldest children, some wondered where 6-year-old Prince Louis was — with one social media user joking on X that he was “partying at home” Home Alone-style while his parents and siblings were out.

Prince George, 10, and Princess Charlotte, 9, have both attended Wimbledon twice already, but in both cases, the royal children didn’t attend until they were 8. If Prince William and Princess Kate stick to precedent, Prince Louis still has two years to go until a likely appearance at the tennis tournament.

The roles at the elite athletic event are also very strict. The Wimbledon Code of Conduct Guide tells spectators, “Please don’t make any noise during a rally.” Excessive noise while a match is in progress is grounds for removal at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

While Prince George and Princess Charlotte attended professional soccer games as youngsters with their parents in a private capacity, it’s only been in the past few years that George has accompanied his parents to ones where they’ve held special roles. Prince William is president of the Football Association, the governing body of soccer in England, and often takes on duties such as handing out awards during high-stakes games.