Kate Middleton jokes that Prince Louis is the only child to look like her
The Duchess of Cambridge has joked that Prince Louis is the only one of her children who looks like her, according to friends of the royal mum.
Prince Louis just celebrated his second birthday, and photos of the growing prince were quickly compared to those of his mum and dad as well as members of the royal family.
It can't be argued there is a striking resemblance between Kate and her youngest child, with a friend reportedly telling PEOPLE, "Everyone always comments on how Louis is the spitting image of Kate.
Friends says Kate thinks Prince Louis is the only one of her children that looks like her. AP/AAP
"She loves it and thinks it's very sweet, she often jokes that he's the only one of her kids who actually looks like her!"
The new photos show Prince Louis smiling widely, his hands covered in coloured paint, the snaps taken by his mum at the family's Anmer Hall country home where they remain in isolation during the coronavirus crisis.
In fact Prince Louis has been credited with Middleton genes since he was 20-months old and compared with Kate's brother James.
Not quite as smouldering as his uncle yet. Instagram @jmidy
One royal fan account sharing indisputable proof it's his uncle James Middleton.
Royal fans agreed Prince Louis has inherited the Middleton genes, although if this photo is anything to go by, he may take after his dad more than first realised.
Although Prince Louis and his dad certainly share the same fashion sense. AP/AAP
Although, perhaps that's just because of the blue checked shirt he's wearing – similar to one Prince William has worn on previous outings.
Others quickly compared Prince Louis to his great-uncle Prince Edward, both the youngest siblings in their families.
Princess Charlotte has been compared to Queen Elizabeth and Prince Louis to Prince Edward. Getty
Photos of Princess Charlotte released for her fourth birthday in 2019 were compared to her great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth and also her late-grandmother Princess Diana.
Prince William (left) and Prince George. Syndication International
Charlotte has even been likened to Princess Diana's niece, Lady Kitty Spencer.
Prince George, six, undoubtedly takes after his father, with the resemblance uncanny to most.
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