Prince Louis, the youngest child of Prince William and Kate Middleton, turned six on April 23, 2024. To mark the occasion, new photos of the young prince were shared by his parents on their social media accounts. The images were taken by Kate herself at their home in Windsor.
Prince Louis is known for stealing the spotlight at royal events and this birthday was no exception. His smiling face and plaid collared shirt adorned the photos, which brought joy to many fans of the royal family.
The decision to post a photo came after a Mother's Day photo manipulation scandal earlier in the year, where Kate's picture was edited without her knowledge or consent. This led to confusion and criticism from the public and media alike. However, this time around, Palace sources confirmed that no editing had taken place.
The release of the photos was also a welcome sight for those who had speculated that no picture would be posted due to Kate's recent cancer diagnosis and treatment. The princess has been undergoing preventative chemotherapy since her diagnosis in January, but is expected to return to public duties after Easter.
Prince Louis' older siblings, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, have also made appearances this year. George was seen attending a football game with his father in Birmingham earlier in April, while Charlotte has not been reliably seen since Christmas Day.
The royal family continues to be a source of fascination for people around the world. From pro-Palestinian protests on Ivy-league campuses to Elon Musk's struggles with Tesla's sales targets and stock price slide, there is never a dull moment in the world of royalty and celebrity.
