Prince William, Kate deal with new challenge amid Charles' abdication plans

Prince William and Princess Kate are seemingly 'crossing their fingers' about 'mischievous' Prince Louis' bright future amid King Charles' abdication plans. 

The royal couple is proud that the little Prince stole the limelight for all the good reasons at Catherine's yearly Christmas Carol Service with his mature behaviour. 

According to Life & Style magazine, Louis, who is "growing up very fast" has "suddenly stepped onto a new stage."

The source said, "He still has that cheeky streak that people adore, and he’s really starting to settle down."

"He’ll probably always be a little mischievous, that’s a part of his personality, but there’s certainly been a noticeable shift. He’s doing his chores and does seem to be better behaved in public," an insider added. 

However, William and Kate "are crossing their fingers" as "it’s too soon to say he’ll never get caught sticking his tongue out at the camera."

The Prince and Princess faced this new challenge after a royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith claimed that the King "has had to accept limitations during his cancer treatment," hinting that William and Catherine set to take over the throne sooner than later.

The New York Post shared the royal commentator's remarks, "Although the king is carrying out his duties with typical determination, he has had to accept limitations during his cancer treatment."

He added, "As a result, William has been taking on more responsibilities, and he and Kate have been preparing for their future roles sooner than they would have expected."