Getty Images. Kate Middleton and her youngest son exchanging a sweet moment outside of St. Mary's Hospital in London. A sweet, sleepy Prince Louis on the day of his christening. Getty Images. [7], Prince Louis is fifth in the line of succession to the British throne, behind his grandfather, father and older siblings, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Members of the local community were invited to join in the occasion outside the church. A sweet, sleepy Prince Louis on the day of his christening. At one point, Louis sweetly sucked his thumb while his parents looked on. Prince Louis steals the show in a previously unseen photo of that family portrait session. The Cambridges with the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, and the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Portrait of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip with their baby daughter Princess Anne and son Prince Charles, following the baby’s christening at Buckingham Palace, London, October 21st … Louis was seen excitedly waving and pointing to the crowd, and was also clapping during the royal flypast. The pictures were taken by his mother, the Duchess of Cambridge in early April. Princess Charlotte giving her little brother a kiss. Prince George was christened on Wednesday, 23rd October 2013 at The Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace by The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby. Prince Louis makes his royal family Christmas card debut in a darling baby blue sweater and coordinating navy outfit, matching his father Prince William and big sister Princess Charlotte. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge introducing the newest member of their family, Prince Louis. [13] In September 2020, the children met David Attenborough; Kensington Palace subsequently released a video of them asking Attenborough questions regarding environmental conservation. Prince Louis laughing along with his mother, the Duchess of Cambridge, after his christening. He is fifth in the line of succession to the British throne. Prince William, duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, duchess of Cambridge, arriving with their son, Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge, at Chapel Royal in St. James's Palace, London, for the baby's christening, 2013. The entire Cambridge crew with Sir David Attenborough in the gardens of Kensington Palace. The royal family celebrated the little prince's first birthday on April 23, 2019 with new images of Louis, including this sweet photo, which was taken by his mom, the Duchess of Cambridge, at the family's home in Norfolk. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. Whether he's making his grandfather Prince Charles laugh while posing for family photos, or holding his own while posing with his siblings Prince George and Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis has already proven an irreplaceable part of the royal family dynamic. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Prince Louis with his mother, father, sister, and brother, and both sets of grandparents (Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Michael and Carole Middleton) as well his Uncle Harry and Aunt Meghan, Uncle James Middleton (Kate's brother), and Aunt Pippa and her husband, James Matthews (Louis's other Uncle James). [14][15] In December 2020, they made their first red carpet appearance accompanying their parents to the London Palladium for a performance of a pantomime held to thank key workers for their efforts during the pandemic. May 5, 2018. Louis stole the show at his very first Trooping the Colour, which he attended with Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte. Princess Charlotte giving her little brother a kiss. Prince George of Cambridge (George Alexander Louis; born 22 July 2013) is a member of the British royal family.He is the eldest child of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and third in the line of succession to the British throne behind his grandfather Prince Charles and his father. PRINCE LOUIS will get to enjoy extra time with his older siblings Prince George and Charlotte next week as they take a break from their homeschooling schedule. In honor of Prince Louis's second birthday, Kensington Palace released a series of photos of the youngster. Prince Louis looked adorable while sleeping just a few hours after his birth. Prince Louis of Cambridge (/ˈluːi/ LOO-ee;[1] Louis Arthur Charles; born 23 April 2018) is a member of the British royal family. He is the third and youngest child and second son of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. On 24 April, gun salutes from the Tower of London and Hyde Park and bell ringings at Westminster Abbey marked the birth. [9] Louis wore the replica of the royal christening gown, created in 2008 as a copy of the 1841 gown made for Queen Victoria's eldest daughter Victoria, Princess Royal, and used for every royal christening until it was retired for preservation in 2004. Prince Louis' birthday is on 23 April, Princess Charlotte's on 2 May and Prince George celebrates his big day on 22 July, so there's a fair amount of cake making coming up for the Duchess. A rare photo of Prince William with his two sons, Princes George and Louis. For the occasion, Louis sported a blue coat with navy piping, dark slacks, and gleaming leather shoes. Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis were all carried out of the Lindo Wing—and introduced to the press—in the same white knit blanket from GH Hurt & Son Ltd. [2][3][4] On 24 April, gun salutes from the Tower of London and Hyde Park and bell ringings at Westminster Abbey marked the birth. May 5, 2018. Little Prince William was christened as William Arthur Philip Louis on 4 August on the same year as his birth in 1982. Prince Louis is walking! The Princess, wearing the Royal christening robe, was taken to Church in a Millson pram, previously used for Prince Andrew and Prince Edward. 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The new family of five on the day of the christening. The royal youngster was spotted in the backseat of a car on the way to a royal Christmas luncheon hosted by Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace. Prince William and Duchess Kate of Cambridge released the official photograph of the christening of their third child, baby Prince Louis, on Sunday amidst a chorus of cooing from royal fans. In another photo from the Cambridge family's trip to the Chelsea Flower Show garden, Kate and Louis inspect a rock. The Cambridges made a surprise red carpet appearance at the London Palladium for a special performance of the pantomime Pantoland being held for an audience of frontline workers and their families. Getty Images. [11][12] In March 2020, he joined his siblings, George and Charlotte, in an online video to applaud key workers during the coronavirus pandemic. The little royal showed off his confident stride at the Chelsea Flower Show, where he and his siblings visited the garden designed by the Duchess of Cambridge. Kate Middleton brought the kids to watch Prince William play in a polo match for charity—and spent quite a bit of time chasing around Prince Louis. Kate holding Prince Louis following his christening. Princess Charlotte was baptised at the Lily Font, with water from the River Jordan, by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The space was created to encourage families to spend time in nature. [10], Louis made his first public appearance on 8 June 2019, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Colour. That same day, Louis was spotted playing with his new cousin Archie, and sporting some stylish shades. Charles shares a sweet moment with his youngest grandson is a new set of photos released in honor of the Prince of Wales's 70th birthday. The youngest Cambridge kid is one cute royal. Princess Charlotte's Best Photos Since Birth, Photos of Prince George at Louis's Christening, See Every Photo from Prince Louis's Christening, A Surprise Photo from Prince Louis's Christening. [7], On 9 July 2018, Prince Louis was christened by the Archbishop of Canterbury in the Chapel Royal at St James's Palace, using water from the River Jordan in accordance with tradition. Here, the sweetest photos of the youngest Cambridge kid. The three royal siblings showed their appreciation for National Health Services workers by participating in the Clap for our Carers initiative. July 9, 2018. Prince Louis clearly enjoyed himself during his family's adorable Christmas card photo shoot. [2] Following the implementation of the Perth Agreement, which replaced male-preference primogeniture with absolute primogeniture, he is the first British prince to be ranked behind an elder sister in the line of succession. Kensington Royal posted an adorable video of the trio clapping to thank everyone on the front lines of the novel coronavirus pandemic. In keeping with Royal tradition, Prince George wore the hand-made replica of the Royal Christening Robe, … Town & Country participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. [8] Louis's godparents are Nicholas van Cutsem, Guy Pelly, Harry Aubrey-Fletcher, Lady Laura Meade, Hannah Gillingham Carter, and Lucy Middleton. Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. Birth and christening. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io, Prince Harry Says His Family is "Trapped", See The Best of Meghan Markle's Maternity Style, Harry and Meghan Have Rocked the Monarchy, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Sweetest Moments, The Cutest Photos of Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, Harry Opens Up About How Diana Might Feel, Prince Philip Didn't Comment on Archie's Skin, Celebrities React to Meghan & Harry's Interview, Matt Porteous/Kensington Palace via Getty Images, Matt Holyoak/Camera Press/Redux Camerapress_03616268_web.jpg. To celebrate Prince Charles's 70th birthday, Clarence House released a new portrait of the Prince of Wales with his family—including the young Prince Louis. William helps little Louis play on a swing in the new garden designed by Kate Middleton at the Chelsea Flower Show. [5] On 27 April 2018, it was announced that the baby had been named Louis Arthur Charles,[6] the first and last names honouring his paternal great-great-great-uncle Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, and his paternal grandfather Charles, Prince of Wales, respectively. Prince William looked on at Louis headed towards the camera. Prince William, Kate Middleton, and the Kids Are All Smiles in Their New, Rustic 2020 Holiday Portrait George, Charlotte, and Louis look so grown up … They show off a creative side of the youngest Cambridge kid, who apparently is all about the finger painting. The sweetest part of Prince Louis's christening photos was Princess Charlotte holding her little brother's hand in this shot. Prince Louis, the third child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, was born at 11:01 BST (10:01 UTC) on 23 April 2018. Kate Middleton looked adoringly at Prince Louis while leaving his christening ceremony alongside the rest of her family. [19] He is thus styled "His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Cambridge". Prince Louis made his debut on the Buckingham Palace balcony during Trooping the Colour, the Queen's annual birthday celebration. The young prince seemed to enjoy the pantomime—a farcical play, often staged around the holidays in Britain—watching from his mom Kate's lap with sister Charlotte looking on. Princess Charlotte is the second child of Prince William and Catherine, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and is the sister of Prince George and Prince Louis. Prince William, duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, duchess of Cambridge, arriving with their son, Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge, at Chapel Royal in St. James's Palace, London, for the baby's christening, 2013. [16][17][18], Louis is from birth a prince of the United Kingdom, entitled to the style of Royal Highness under letters patent issued by his great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth II on 31 December 2012, which gave the title and style to all children of the Prince of Wales's eldest son. Prince Louis, the third child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, was born at 11:01 BST (10:01 UTC) on 23 April 2018. Prince Louis taking a nap while leaving the hospital with his mom and dad.