Adorable moment cheeky Louis lends a helping hand to dad Wills before excited outburst on balcony during VE Day flypast

Prince William turned towards his son and appeared to give him a tap on the leg

THIS is the adorable moment Prince Louis gave his dad a helping hand as they marked the VE Day 80th anniversary today.

The Prince and Princess of Wales sat alongside their royal brood, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven, to watch the poignant parade.

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The Royals were captivated as they watched the VE Day flypast

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Kate looked down at her youngest son lovingly as he watched the flypastCredit: James Whatling

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Prince Louis also pretended to play drums as the Royal Family appeared on the balcony

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The youngster was spotted brushing something off his father’s shoulder before the flypast

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The seven-year-old pulled at Prince William’s uniformCredit: Reuters

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The dad-of-three was seen chatting to the trio
They joined King Charles and Queen Camilla as thousands line up along The Mall today.

Princess Anne was also spotted arriving at the ceremony by car, as were Prince Edward and his wife Sophie.

As Prince Louis took his seat alongside dad Wills, he showed off some adorable dance moves.

He moved his shoulders from side to side as he looked out into the crowd.

The youngster was then spotted affectionately brushing raindrop off his father’s shoulder.

Prince William turned towards his son and appeared to give him a tap on the leg.

As the parade continued, all three children looked towards their father and smiles as he spoke to them.

Meanwhile Kate, who sat next to Princess Charlotte was seen engrossed in conversation with veteran Bernard Morgan.

This comes as thousands of people have already lined The Mall in order to commemorate the end of the war, with many donning patriotic outfits.

Some were spotted draped in Union Jacks while others wore poppy-inspired clothing.

Crowds erupt as Princess Kate, Wills & kids join King Charles on Palace balcony for spectacular VE Day flypast
Troops paraded along Whitehall and The Mall, in front of thousands of fans, members of the royal family, veterans, and senior officials.

In a touching moment, King Charles was seen saluting cavalry members as they rode by the stage, set out at the Victoria Monument in front of Buckingham Palace.

The King stood tall to pay his respects to the armed forces, with whom the royal family have such a deep connection with.

The King and Queen said previously they were “looking forward” to the week’s events.

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The Royal Family waved to the crowdsCredit: PA

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The young prince appeared to be feeling tired

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The family have arrived at VE Day celebrationsCredit: James Whatling

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Prince George, 11, sat in the middle of his two younger siblings

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King Charles gave a salute as he watched the paradeCredit: Reuters
The Cenotaph has been draped in a large Union Jack, just as it was 80 years ago when parades flooded the streets across the UK, celebrating the end of the war.

The Royal Family alter made an appearance on the balcony at Buckingham Palace as a flypast of 23 military aircraft, both new and old.

Led by Lancaster bombers from World War Two, the flypast featured the iconic Red Arrows.

Sir Keir Starmer watched on from the gardens of Buckingham Palace alongside the veterans and other senior guests.

The prime minister said this week’s events are a reminder that victory was “not just for Britain”, as personnel from the US, France and Germany will be among those joining the military procession.

In an open letter to veterans, he said: “VE Day is a chance to acknowledge, again, that our debt to those who achieved it can never fully be repaid.”

Following the grand flypast, the King and Queen are now hosting a tea party for veterans and members of the Second World War generation at the palace.

The 30 veterans, and 20 people who lived through the Second World War, have attended the garden party alongside the prime minister, Charles and Camilla.

They also met the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence, as well as the Duke of Kent during the reception.

Those commemorated include British and Commonwealth Armed Forces veterans from the Royal Navy, the British Army and the Royal Air Force, who will be accompanied by their families and carers.

Also in attendance are veterans of the Women’s Royal Naval Service (Wren), Special Operations Executives, D-Day veterans, and Desert Rats – those who were still in active conflict in other parts of the world after VE Day.

Ensuring the home front is also remembered, there are attendees from those who contributed to the war effort within the UK.

10 female veterans who served as vital codebreakers, drivers, and mechanics will join the tea party, including Joyce Wilding, 100, who was in “Churchill’s Secret Army”, and Ruth Bourne, 98, who served as a Wren at Bletchley Park, intercepting Nazi messages throughout the war.

The royals’ appearance today marks the first major event since Prince Harry took part in a bombshell interview with the BBC where he hit out at his dad King Charles and his family.

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Queen Camilla arrivingCredit: PA

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The Princess of Wales speaks to veteran Bernard MorganCredit: PA

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Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis sitting with their parentsCredit: James Whatling

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The young princess beamed