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

Louis joined his parents and his siblings at the Big Help Out event.

Prince Louis uses shovel, tries archery during 1st royal engagement
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May 8, 2023, 11:46 AM

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.

PHOTO: 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.
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.
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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.

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

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

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

PHOTO: 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.
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.
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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.

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