Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, release new photo for Prince Louis' fifth birthday
In the blink of an eye, Prince Louis has turned five, with his parents, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales releasing never-before-seen photos of their youngest child to mark his birthday.
Shared to the Prince and Princess of Wales' official social media accounts on Saturday night (Sunday morning in Australia), the parents wrote: "Someone's turning 5 tomorrow… 🎂 🥳. A very happy birthday to Prince Louis."
Louis was born on April 23, 2018, weeks before Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot – an event that Catherine attended only weeks after giving birth, to much discussion.
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The Prince and Princess of Wales have released two new photos taken in March by Millie Pilkington for Prince Louis' fifth birthday. Millie Pilkington/Kensington Palace
The photos, taken by Millie Pilkington in March, show the youngest Wales child smiling exuberantly as he plays outside.
In one snap, he can be seen sitting on top of a pile of shrubbery in a wheelbarrow, being pushed by his mum, Catherine.
He wears a blue knit sweater and blue shorts – in what has essentially become the Wales' official colour – while his mum wears a black and white striped sweater.
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In one photo taken by Millie Pilkington, Louis can be seen playing in a wheelbarrow, which is being pushed by his mum, Catherine, the Princess of Wales. Millie Pilkington/Kensington Palace
Royal fans loved seeing a glimpse of the now five-year-old (in Australia, at least), with many wishing him a happy birthday.
"Happiest Birthday to HRH Prince Louis of Wales – keep on being your TRUEST self – we LOVE you just the way you are," one commenter wished.
"Oh my gosh, where has the time gone? Look at Prince Louis. He certainly has grown up a lot the past year. Such a happy, handsome little guy. Happy birthday, Prince Louis!", wrote one well-wisher.
"He's a lovely young lad. His personality shining through at the jubilee will remain one of my favourite memories happy birthday Prince Louis," wrote another.
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Prince Louis' Platinum Jubilee antics have not been forgotten, with many fondly calling them out in their birthday wishes to the young royal. Getty
Catherine gives the universal motherly look of warning to Prince Louis. Aaron Chown/Pool Photo via AP
Prince Louis Arthur Charles was born on April 23, 2018 at St Mary's Hospital in London.
He is the youngest of the Wales children, being preceded by his brother Prince George, nine, and sister Princess Charlotte, seven. He is fourth in line to assume the British throne, after his father, brother, and sister.
He has had many memorable appearances so far, with most remembering his adorable antics at Trooping the Colour during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee last year, making faces at the crowd below.
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