Prince Louis Turns 8: New Cornwall Birthday Portrait Shared by Kensington Palace
Prince Louis Turns 8: New Cornwall Birthday Portrait Shared by Kensington Palace
The Prince and Princess of Wales share a smiling new portrait of Prince Louis to mark his eighth birthday, taken during a family holiday in Cornwall.
Prince Louis is turning eight, and Kensington Palace released a new portrait of the royal youngster taken during a family holiday to Cornwall. In the photo, a grinning Louis leans with folded arms against a metal barrier, the sea serving as the backdrop. He wears a blue textured quarter-zip jumper, and the caption reads: Happy birthday, Louis! 8 today! with a red balloon emoji. The image was captured by Matt Porteous, the photographer often chosen by the Wales family.
Louis was born on April 23, 2018, at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, London, weighing 8lb 7oz. He is fourth in line to the throne, and is known for his cheeky nature on the palace balcony. William, Kate and their children have celebrated Easter together, and the Cornwall trip provided the backdrop for this birthday moment.
Sea-faring runs in the family are part of the royal story, with Louis’s great-grandfather Prince Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh, known for his naval service, and Louis’s grandfather the King also serving in the Navy. The royal couple have often used portraits to mark milestones, and fans can expect more glimpses of Louis’s life as he grows up.
