Princess Kate Middleton and Prince William broke tradition by not sharing a new picture of Prince Louis on his 6th birthday. This was a departure from previous years, where they shared photos right away. This year, they waited until midday on April 23 to share a new snap of Louis, and did not provide it to the media early, as they had done in the past. They have released a new photo of Louis every year since 2019 to mark his birthday.
In previous years, the royal couple released photos taken by Kate to mark Louis’ birthdays. Last year, Kate was seen pushing Louis in a wheelbarrow in Windsor for his 5th birthday. For his 4th birthday, the photo was taken at a beach in Norfolk, and for his 3rd birthday, he was shown riding his bike at Kensington Palace. The couple also shared snaps taken at home for his 1st and 2nd birthdays.
Last month, Kate announced that she was undergoing cancer treatment and would be taking a break from public duties. This news came shortly after King Charles lll revealed that he had been diagnosed with cancer. William and Kate shared that they had sensitively informed their children of the news before going public. The couple also have two other children, Prince George, 10, and Princess Charlotte, 8.
Fans of the royal family were disappointed by the delay in sharing a photo of Prince Louis on his birthday, as it was a break from tradition. Despite the wait, the couple eventually shared a new snap of Louis to mark his 6th birthday. The royal couple have a history of releasing photos taken by Kate to celebrate their children’s birthdays, and Louis is no exception.
Prince Louis’ birthday photos have shown him in various settings over the years, including Windsor, Norfolk, and Kensington Palace. Each year, the royal couple has shared a glimpse into their family life with the public through these birthday photos. The delay in sharing this year’s photo did not diminish the excitement from fans and followers of the royal family, who eagerly awaited a glimpse of the young prince on his special day.
