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Just in time for Christmas, the always mischievous Prince Louis is back with his cheeky antics.
Prince William and Princess Kate's youngest child attempted to blow out Princess Charlotte's candle during a special carol service at Westminster Abbey.
Princess Charlotte, who usually keeps her two brothers under control, had to laugh at Louis.
Prince Louis tries to blow out the candle that his sister is holding
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The five-year-old has continually entertained the nation with his amusing expressions and tantrums.
But aside from the cheeky candle-blowing, he appeared to be well-behaved as he joined the elegantly dressed Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince George, 10, for their mother's annual Christmas concert.
As they entered the abbey's forecourt, the royal children paused for a moment to drop Christmas cards into a special letterbox containing messages for children who may be struggling this Christmas, something that was open to all youngsters in attendance.
Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte dutifully hold candles at their mother's event
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This year, the service reflects the Princess's Shaping Us campaign, launched in January, which aims to highlight and promote the importance of the formative years of a child's life.
It was intended as an opportunity to thank everyone working to support babies, young children and families in communities across the UK. The 1,500 guests also included midwives and kindergarten teachers.
Princess Charlotte wears a cheerful red coat for the festive occasion
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Highlights of the service include songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier playing John Lennon's piano last Christmas, the Wham! belonged. Singer and solo star George Michael and borrowed from his estate.
Broadcaster Roman Kemp, the son of Spandau Ballet bassist Martin Kemp and former Wham! Backing singer Shirlie Kemp will introduce Collier and talk about the role George Michael played in his life.
Academy Award-winning star Jim Broadbent will read an excerpt from The Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien's Letters from Santa Claus and actor Michael Ward will recount the moment shepherds were told about the birth of Christ by an angel and they visited Mary and Joseph. in a reading from the Gospel of Luke.
Arriving guests were treated to carols and carols performed by the Action for Children Young Carers Aloud choir, made up of 12 young carers, including one aged just six.
Kate crouched down to chat to seven-year-old Oscar Burrow, from Lancaster, who climbed 12 mountains aged six and raised more than £40,000 for Derian House children's hospice in Chorley, Lancashire.
The Dean of Westminster Abbey, Reverend Dr. David Hoyle, the Prince of Wales, Prince George, Prince Louis, the Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte leave after the service
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The Duchess of Edinburgh also attended the concert
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His mother Kimberley Burrow said afterwards: “She said she had heard what he had done and that he was doing a fantastic job and hoped what he was doing would inspire other children to do great things.”
The service began with the popular Christmas carol Once In Royal David's City and the congregation also heard a duet from Beverley Knight and Adam Lambert who performed the carol made famous by Nat King Cole.
William read the passage from the Gospel of Luke describing Joseph and Mary traveling to Bethlehem to be registered and the birth of Jesus.
The abbey resounded with the voices of its choir and the congregation sang a selection of Christmas carols including Silent Night, Holy Night and Joy To The World, as well as Hark! The Herald Angels sing.