New Prince Louis birthday picture taken by mum Princess Kate released to mark 6th birthday
New Prince Louis birthday picture taken by mum Princess Kate released to mark 6th birthday
Princess Kate has released a new photograph of her youngest son Prince Louis to mark his sixth birthday today.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have released a new picture of their youngest son Prince Louis to mark his sixth birthday today.
The adorable picture of Louis was taken by his mother Princess Kate in the last few days at Windsor. The picture has not been edited.
The sweet image shows the youngster lying on a fleece blanket wearing a smart chequered shirt and blue shorts. His grin at the camera appears to reveal that he has lost a baby tooth, as he appears to be missing one on the bottom row.
Sharing the new official portrait, Kensington Palace said: “Happy 6th Birthday, Prince Louis! Thank you for all the kind wishes today.”
It comes after heightened speculation as to whether the royal couple would release an image to mark the youngster’s birthday, as they typically release pictures of their children the night before their birthday.
The change in how the image was released is understood to be due to the unprecedented time the family is experiencing, with the Princess of Wales currently undergoing treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer.
William and Kate are said to be cognisant of the fact that they have asked for privacy during the princess’ recovery, but wanted to share the photograph on social media as a way to thank those who have sent birthday wishes.
The same process is expected to be followed for Princess Charlotte’s birthday in May.
In previous years Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Louis’s birthday is marked with the release of a new official photograph, with his mum Kate usually the one behind the camera.
The pictures are released on the eve of their birthdays by Kensington Palace, however yesterday no image of young Louis was released.
Over the years, Louis has been pictures covered in paint, playing with a cricket ball and riding a bike.
But this year the Wales family are facing different circumstances, as the Princess of Wales is currently undergoing prevantative chemotherapy for an undisclosed form of cancer.
Kate, 42, bravely revealed last month that post-operative tests had found cancer and asked the public for “time, space and privacy”.
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Some had speculated that the decision not to release a photograph may have been influenced by the furore following the last time the family released a family photograph.
On March 10 a new image of Kate and her three children, Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, eight and Louis, was released to celebrate Mother’s Day.
However, hours after the picture was shared several international picture agencies retracted it over editing concerns.
They noted inconsistencies with the alignment of Charlotte’s hand, her skirt and the positioning of Kate’s zip.
The Princess of Wales later admitted to editing the image and apologised “for any confusion” caused.
Prince Louis is celebrating his sixth birthday todaro
Some had speculated that the decision not to release a photograph may have been influenced by the furore following the last time the family released a family photograph.
On March 10 a new image of Kate and her three children, Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, eight and Louis, was released to celebrate Mother’s Day.
However, hours after the picture was shared several international picture agencies retracted it over editing concerns.
They noted inconsistencies with the alignment of Charlotte’s hand, her skirt and the positioning of Kate’s zip.
The Princess of Wales later admitted to editing the image and apologised “for any confusion” caused.
