On Wednesday, Kensington Palace unveiled a rare glimpse of the youthful Prince Louis, the youngest Wales child, celebrating his seventh birthday with charm and innocence. The youngest offspring of Prince William and Kate Middleton, known for his mischievous demeanor, has consistently captured the public's fancy. This time too, the release of his photo evoked an outpouring of affection in the comment section, with fans showering their admiration.
Captured in a moment sans his front teeth, the young prince's photo epitomized the various stages of childhood growth. One fan enthused, "Oh, such an adorable photo of Prince Louis! Happy Birthday! May your life be blessed with endless happiness and joy! " Another commented, "Happy Birthday, Prince Louis! It seems like just yesterday we welcomed our little prince into the world," while another added, "Happy birthday! So endearing!"
The caption accompanied the photo read, "Wishing Prince Louis a very Happy 7th Birthday!" This milestone for the young prince also appeared to signify a departure from a tradition previously upheld by Kate Middleton for her children. Typically, the Princess of Wales herself took the special birthday photos. However, credit for this portrait went to photographer Josh Shinner, hinting at a change.
It seems Kate is still grappling with the aftermath of last year's Mother's Day photoshop controversy. Though she has altered this beloved tradition, it is rumored that she intends to retain her other birthday rituals. Princess Kate has previously shared her love for staying up late to bake a birthday cake.
Louis undoubtedly holds a unique place in his mother's heart, as noted by royal correspondent Jennie Bond. "As the lastborn, you get away with more and enjoy a special status," Bond observed. "Catherine probably allows Louis more freedom than she did with George."
