- Prince Louis’ sixth birthday, celebrated by Kate Middleton and Prince William, included a royal tradition, marked by a photo published on their Instagram page.
- Louis and his older siblings Prince George, 10, and Princess Charlotte, 8, recently returned to school after a few weeks off from the Easter break.
- The announcement of Princess Kate’s cancer diagnosis was made public in March through a video shared on Instagram.
Kate Middleton and Prince William are celebrating the sixth birthday of their son, Prince Louis, through a royal tradition, writes the Daily Mail.
The royal family shared a photo of their little one on their shared Instagram page with the caption, “Happy Birthday Prince Louis! Thanks for all the wishes today.”
Royal fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of a picture as it is customary to see one released on the eve of their children’s birthdays. However, given the current circumstances of Kate undergoing cancer treatment and the family’s call for privacy, expectations were uncertain.
In the photo, Prince Louis smiles directly at the camera as he lies on a blanket in the grass.
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Louis and his older siblings Prince George, 10, and Princess Charlotte, 8, recently returned to school after a few weeks off from the Easter break.
Prince William, 41, and Princess Kate, 42, have traditionally released a new photo of their three children – Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis – every year on their day. I either get a professional photographer, or Kate, a self-proclaimed “enthusiastic amateur photographer,” has stepped behind the camera to take the portraits many times.
Princess Kate announced her cancer diagnosis in March
On March 22, Princess Kate revealed to the world that she is undergoing treatment for cancer. In her emotional video message, Kate explained that it was a shock both processing the news and “dealing with it privately for the sake of our young family,” referring to Prince Louis and his siblings.
“Most importantly, we took the time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that was appropriate for them and to reassure them that I would be fine,” she said in the announcement.
Princess Kate’s news was revealed as George, Charlotte and Louis began their Easter break from school, allowing them to absorb the news away from the exposure of the school and for the family to spend some private time together.
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