• Video
  • Shop
  • Culture
  • Family
  • Wellness
  • Food
  • Living
  • Style
  • Travel
  • News
  • Book Club
  • GMA3: WYNTK
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • Terms of Use
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Contact Us
  • © 2025 ABC News
  • Culture

Prince Louis uses shovel, tries archery during 1st royal engagement

0:50
Prince Louis helps Prince William dig during coronation volunteer event
Daniel Leal/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
ByCarson Blackwelder
May 08, 2023, 3:46 PM

Prince Louis stepped out for his first royal engagement Monday.

The young prince, who recently celebrated his 5th birthday, took part in the Big Help Out -- an event held across the U.K. that encouraged people to mark King Charles III's coronation by volunteering in their communities -- assisting in the renovation of a hut for the 3rd Upton Scout Group.

Louis attended the volunteer event alongside his parents, Prince William and Kate, the Princess of Wales, and his two older siblings, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

Related Articles

MORE: King Charles III's coronation: The biggest moments of the historic event

Prince Louis of Wales holds the hand of his mother, Catherine, Princess of Wales (L) while taking part in the Big Help Out, during a visit to the 3rd Upton Scouts Hut in Slough, west of London on May 8, 2023.
Daniel Leal/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

During the day, Louis, who did not attend Sunday's Coronation Concert, which was attended by the rest of his family, was seen shoveling with his mom.

Prince Louis of Wales helps take part in the Big Help Out, during a visit to the 3rd Upton Scouts Hut in Slough on May 8, 2023 in London.
Daniel Leal/Wpa Pool via Getty Images
PHOTO: Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales and Princess Charlotte of Wales help to reset a path while taking part in the Big Help Out, during a visit to the 3rd Upton Scouts Hut in Slough, west of London on May 8, 2023.
Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, Britain's Prince Louis of Wales and Britain's Princess Charlotte of Wales help to reset a path while taking part in the Big Help Out, during a visit to the 3rd Upton Scouts Hut in Slough, west of London on May 8, 2023.
Daniel Leal/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Editor’s Picks

Prince Louis steals the show at King Charles' coronation

  • May 08, 2023

All the best moments of Prince William and Kate's kids at the coronation

  • May 06, 2023

New photos of Prince Louis released for his 5th birthday

  • Apr 22, 2023

George and Charlotte also pitched in, with George sitting in a digger with his dad and Charlotte staining some wood.

Prince William, Prince of Wales, is helped by Prince George as he uses an excavator while taking part in the Big Help Out, during a visit to the 3rd Upton Scouts Hut in Slough, west of London, May 8, 2023.
Daniel Leal/Pool via Reuters
Princess Charlotte of Wales paints some wood while taking part in the Big Help Out, during a visit to the 3rd Upton Scouts Hut in Slough, west of London on May 8, 2023.
Daniel Leal/Pool via Reuters

Louis even tried his hand at some archery with his siblings.

Watched by his mother Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, Britain's Prince George of Wales tries his hand at archery while taking part in the Big Help Out, during a visit to the 3rd Upton Scouts Hut in Slough, west of London on May 8, 2023
Daniel Leal/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Princess Charlotte of Wales tries her hand at archery while taking part in the Big Help Out, during a visit to the 3rd Upton Scouts Hut in Slough, west of London, May 8, 2023.
Daniel Leal/Pool via Reuters
Prince Louis of Wales tries his hand at archery while taking part in the Big Help Out, during a visit to the 3rd Upton Scouts Hut in Slough, west of London on May 8, 2023.
Daniel Leal/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Related Articles

SLIDESHOW: The life and times of Britain's royal children

Kate also gave archery a shot, with husband William looking on.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, tries her hand at archery as Prince William, Prince of Wales, reacts while taking part in the Big Help Out, during a visit to the 3rd Upton Scouts Hut in Slough, west of London, May 8, 2023.
Daniel Leal/Pool via Reuters

This event comes after a busy coronation weekend for Louis' grandfather Charles and Charles' wife Queen Camilla.

As is his nature, Louis stole the show during the festivities with his rambunctious personality. He was seen dancing and yawning throughout the coronation proceedings.

Related Topics

  • Royal Family

Editor’s Picks

Prince Louis steals the show at King Charles' coronation

  • May 08, 2023

All the best moments of Prince William and Kate's kids at the coronation

  • May 06, 2023

New photos of Prince Louis released for his 5th birthday

  • Apr 22, 2023

Up Next in Culture—

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry channel western style at Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour

May 10, 2025

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos return to their soap roots in new Audible drama 'Summer Breeze'

May 10, 2025

Keke Palmer gets candid about breakup in new song 'My Confession'

May 10, 2025

Taylor Swift spokesperson responds to subpoena in Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni legal feud

May 10, 2025

Shop GMA Favorites

ABC will receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

Sponsored Content by Taboola

The latest lifestyle and entertainment news and inspiration for how to live your best life - all from Good Morning America.
  • Contests
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Children’s Online Privacy Policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • About Nielsen Measurement
  • Press
  • Feedback
  • Shop FAQs
  • ABC News
  • ABC
  • All Videos
  • All Topics
  • Sitemap

© 2025 ABC News
  • Privacy Policy— 
  • Your US State Privacy Rights— 
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy— 
  • Interest-Based Ads— 
  • Terms of Use— 
  • Do Not Sell My Info— 
  • Contact Us— 

© 2025 ABC News