Prince Louis made up for missing out on a night of musical excitement celebrating the King’s coronation, by messing about in a digger.

The young royal joined his big brother and sister – Prince George and Princess Charlotte – helping to renovate a Scout hut in Slough as part of the Big Help Out.

When the Prince of Wales took control of a digger, Louis sat in his father’s lap as the Prince of Wales moved the mechanical arm and grabbed a bucket full of soil before dumping it on a spoil heap.

The royals volunteered at the 3rd Upton Scouts Hut in Slough helping to renovate and improve the building.

Later the five-year-old prince was given the task of filling a wheelbarrow with what looked like builders’ sand and he focused on the job, before wheeling the barrow himself.

George was allowed to use a drill and concentrated as he worked making a hole in a piece of wood.

Charlotte was spotted painting what appeared to be doors and Louis tried his hand at interior decorating, making hand prints on a wall under the direction of the Princess of Wales.

The young royals got a reward for their hard work, toasting marshmallows over a barbecue, and then tried their hand at archery.

William and Kate looked relaxed after their late night at the coronation concert, which ended with them hosting an after-show reception for some of those involved in the show and which was attended by the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and their daughter Lady Louise.

Across the country people have been encouraged to volunteer today (Monday, May 8) for the Big Help Out, aimed at showcasing volunteering.

Other members of the royal family will be visiting counties across the UK today as part of the Big Help Out scheme.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh take part in a puppy class at the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association Training Centre in Reading.

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attend a street party at London’s Coptic Orthodox Church. 

Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence to attend a civic service recognising local volunteers at Gloucester Cathedral.

Visit the Big Help Out website to see how you can get involved.