And while the rules are standard for adult attendees, many fans questioned whether it’s fair to hold an 11-year-old to the same expectations — particularly on one of the hottest days of the year.
“Surely he could’ve worn a polo and shorts?” one Instagram user asked. “The poor child is roasting alive,” another wrote. “I’d be fuming too.”
Others echoed the sentiment with comments like: “Nice shirt and some shorts could’ve done. He looked so uncomfortable,” and “He should be outside playing, not stuck in a suit being stared at by the world.”
Some commenters pointed out that most children his age were likely cooling off in swimming pools or enjoying ice cream — not sitting silently in the blazing sun while dressed in formalwear and maintaining perfect posture under global scrutiny.
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Despite the criticism, the young royal maintained his composure throughout the match, even if his body language occasionally suggested discomfort. The palace has not commented on the social media response — but the discussion has reopened the ongoing debate about the balance between royal tradition and the wellbeing of children growing up in the public eye.
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