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Prince William and Kate Middleton issue statement after Prince Louis' cheeky antics at Jubilee

Cheeky chappy Prince Louis won hearts across the country with his hilarious antics during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

The four-year-old was seen sticking his tongue out at his mum, putting his fingers in his ears and making other adorable gestures during the event.

Now Kate Middleton and Prince William have released a statement and referred to their son's behaviour. The couple thanked the public for their messages of support and reactions to the photographs on Twitter.

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They wrote: "We all had an incredible time, especially Louis..." alongside the side-eyes emoji in a nod to his cheeky antics.

Alongside images from the weekend's events, they tweeted: "What a fantastic weekend of celebrations.

Prince Louis at the Platinum Jubilee Pageant (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

"Seeing people across the nation coming together with family, friends and loved ones has been extremely special. Thank you to everyone who turned out to show their gratitude to The Queen and her inspiring 70 years of leadership.

“From the crowds on the Mall to communities hosting street parties up and down the country, we hope you had a weekend to remember. We all had an incredible time, especially Louis... "

Louis was pictured yelling and holding his hands over his ears on the Buckingham Palace balcony during the RAF flypast as the Queen explained what was happening to him, reports The Mirror.

He was also spotted being bounced on the knee of his grandfather, the Prince of Wales, during the pageant on Sunday and giving his mother Kate a kiss on the cheek and a cuddle.

The Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Louis watch the Platinum Jubilee Pageant (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

He stood on his chair, waved his hands in the air, wriggled around and stuck his finger in his ear during the show.

The Queen has said she remains "committed to serving" the nation to "the best of my ability", after she appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on Sunday at the end of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

The 96-year-old monarch was absent for much of the extended Bank Holiday weekend events, after finding the first day enjoyable but tiring. The Queen is also suffering with ongoing mobility issues.

She said that her "heart" had been with well-wishers.

The Duchess of Cornwall, patron of the Big Lunch, estimated that up to 18 million people could have taken part in Jubilee street parties, and the Queen expressed her hope this "renewed sense of togetherness" would be felt for years to come.

After the outpouring of public affection during her balcony appearance, the Queen said she was "humbled and deeply touched" so many people had taken part in the celebrations.

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