- Change for Prince Louis
- He now wears long pants
- THIS tradition is behind the shorts
At the traditional Christmas service in the church of St. Mary Magdalene in Sandringham, the British royal family drew attention. Amidst King Charles III (75) and Prince George (10), Prince Louis (5), the youngest member, captured special notice.
Notably, after stealing the show in shorts last year, Prince Louis made a style shift this time, appearing in long pants for the Christmas service.
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The media highlighted "Little Louis can finally wear long pants" as the headline, emphasizing the departure from the usual shorts for the five-year-old son of Prince William (41) and Duchess Kate (41). This departure is not just a wardrobe choice; it marks a break with a longstanding tradition.
In British upper-class culture, boys typically wear shorts exclusively until the age of eight, symbolizing elite status. Long pants are associated with the middle class, while jeans are considered indicators of the working class. Style experts in Britain view this practice as a continuation of traditions dating back to the 19th century, when boys from aristocratic families wore dresses or sailor suits rather than pants.
Prince Louis' fashion evolution - from shorts to long pants
In 2019, Prince Louis captured attention in shorts on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Fast forward to 2022, and he was photographed in a sailor suit for the Queen's Jubilee, a choice that harks back to the historical roots of the royal dress code.
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The shift to long pants symbolizes a significant milestone in the young prince's development, celebrated as a festive occasion within the family.
Known for her fashion sense, Duchess Kate ensures her children's outfits are both stylish and traditional. Prince George, for instance, predominantly wore shorts for public events until the age of nine.
The completion of this circle was evident when Prince Louis, hand in hand with his cousin Mia Tindall (9), appeared at the Christmas service in Sandringham wearing tartan trousers previously donned by his brother George.
