Trudeau in India: Canadian PM's son steals the show

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Hadrien Trudeau meeting Narendra ModiImage source, Getty Images

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been making headlines with his state visit to India - but has recently been upstaged by a toddler.

In between Bollywood dancing, some slightly cringeworthy outfits and an accidental invitation to an alleged Sikh separatist, Trudeau's had plenty of opportunies to Instagram his trip.

But it's his three-year-old son Hadrien who's been stealing the show during the photo opportunities.

He's showing how to really do a state visit.

Here he is meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi...

Hadrien Trudeau pulling his hat over his face in a photo with Narendra ModiImage source, EPA

...who didn't mind playing along

Narendra Modi putting Hadrien's hat in front of his faceImage source, Getty Images
Narendra Modi putting Hadrien's hat in front of his faceImage source, Reuters

Have you ever tried to get that perfect group photo...

Justin Trudeau getting his children set up for a photo in front of the Taj MahalImage source, Getty Images

...that just didn't quite go to plan?

The Trudeau family in front of the Taj MahalImage source, Getty Images
The Trudeau family in front of the Jama Masjid in New DelhiImage source, Reuters
The Trudeau family in front of the Jama Masjid in New Delhi, with Hadrien dabbingImage source, Getty Images
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He may only be three, but Hadrien's not averse to a cheeky dab

The PM's Instagram is pretty straight-laced, but his official photographer Adam Scott doesn't seem to mind posting the lighter side of the trip

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Hadrien's brother Xavier has been trying to get him in order...

Xavier Trudeau arranging Hadrien for a photoImage source, Getty Images

... but Hadrien got his own back on the cricket pitch

Hadrien sticking his tongue out at his brother Xavier while playing cricketImage source, EPA
Hadrien sticking his tongue out at his brother Xavier while playing cricketImage source, EPA

The three-year-old isn't the first kid to upstage a politician in a photo-op

Prince William watching on as Barack Obama shakes Prince Geroge's handImage source, Getty Images
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Prince George apparently stayed up a full FIFTEEN minutes after his bedtime to greet Barack Obama on a visit to the UK in 2016

Barron Trump lying back with his eyes closed next to his fatherImage source, Getty Images
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It looks like it was after Barron Trump's bedtime here, on the day of his dad's inauguration

Sasha Obama rests her head on her knee as Michelle Obama yawnsImage source, Getty Images
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A young Sasha Obama looks ready for bed on the sidelines of a college basketball match - and so does her mum Michelle

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