Prince William Shifts into ‘Dad Mode’ with His Sons During Royal Event
Prince William’s heartfelt interaction with his sons at Trooping the Colour shows his tender side as a father.
During the 2023 Trooping the Colour ceremony, Prince William was seen embracing his parental role in a charming moment captured and analyzed in a new Channel 5 documentary, Lip-Reading The Royals: The Secret Conversations.
William’s Sweet Exchange with George and Louis
Lip reader Nicola Hickling highlighted a touching exchange between the Prince of Wales and his sons, Prince George and Prince Louis, during the flypast. She revealed that William gently guided his sons by saying, “Eyes up to the sky,” prompting all three to gaze upward as aircraft flew overhead.
Prince George, clearly in awe, responded: “The crowd is so loud,” followed by a curious “Where?” as he looked for the planes. Princess Kate then joined in the moment, asking little Prince Louis: “Wow, did you enjoy that?”
Royals in Full Parenting Mode
Royal commentator Cristo Foufas remarked on the genuine nature of these moments, noting that both William and Kate instinctively switched into full “mum and dad” mode.
“They’re saying things like, ‘Can you see it? Oh, they’re coming around again,’ and ‘Did you enjoy it?’ — all the sweet, reassuring things parents say to make these occasions magical for their kids,” Cristo explained.
These warm glimpses into royal family life reveal a softer side of the future King and Queen, showing their commitment to giving their children joyful and memorable experiences, even during formal events.