Prince Louis beams in never-before-seen birthday snap as he turns 7
To mark Prince Louis' seventh birthday today, the Prince and Princess of Wales have shared an adorable new photo of him. The charming image, released on their social media accounts, captures Louis perched on a tree trunk, beaming with a gap where his two front teeth should be. Dressed casually in a checked shirt, dark green jumper, and blue jeans, the young prince is set against a backdrop of bluebells in a woodland setting. The accompanying caption reads: "Wishing Prince Louis a very Happy 7th Birthday!" complete with a birthday cake emoji. The photograph was snapped by Josh Shinner, a photographer who has previously captured the family, and was taken earlier this month in Norfolk. The Royal Family 's social media also celebrated the occasion, posting the picture with the message: "Happy Birthday to Prince Louis" adorned with a balloon and party emoji. This latest snapshot of Prince Louis arrives as he and his siblings, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, wrap up their Easter holiday before they return to Lambrook School for the summer term tomorrow. Opting out of the traditional Royal Easter gathering at Windsor Castle, the Wales family chose to spend quality time at their Norfolk country home. On Easter Sunday, the family attended a service in Sandringham, accompanied by Kate's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton. They managed to avoid the crowds outside the church, enjoying the service and receiving hot cross buns upon departure. Prince Louis has largely been shielded from the public eye, with his most recent appearance being on Christmas Day during the Royal Family's festive walk to church at King Charles' Sandringham Estate, where he was seen receiving gifts from generous onlookers. Just a few weeks before Louis' last birthday, the Duchess of Cambridge publicly announced her cancer diagnosis, which has understandably resulted in few public outings for the young prince over the last year. Nevertheless, Louis did appear alongside the Wales family in a heartfelt video released by the Duchess to mark the end of her chemotherapy in September. He also attended the annual Christmas Carol Concert at Westminster Abbey in early December, arranged by his mother. Prince Louis seems to be developing more mature interests as well; Prince William disclosed last year that his son has taken a liking to cricket. He's also displayed enthusiasm for rugby, with Catherine, during an engagement at Twickenham, sharing a concern for Louis' fearless approach: "Louis is kamikaze, we're worrying about when he gets older, he'll be in the middle of everything." Demonstrating his burgeoning talent in photography, Louis captured a photo of his mother that was featured on World Cancer Day in February. Kate and William, as vigilant parents and passionate advocates for mental health, are undoubtedly determined to protect their children from the increasing dangers of social media. "Like any parents these days, William and Catherine have a challenge on their hands trying to monitor and control their children's access to social media at too early an age," said Jennie Bond, a former BBC Royal correspondent. "But they have made their welfare an absolute priority – and that very much includes allowing them to talk about their feelings and problems. George, Charlotte and Louis couldn't have parents who are more in touch with issues surrounding mental health." The youngest of William and Kate's brood is fourth in line to the throne and was born on St George's Day, April 23, 2018, at the private Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London, tipping the scales at 8lb 7oz. His christening, as Louis Arthur Charles, took place when he was 11 weeks old, conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at the Chapel Royal, St James' Palace, surrounded by friends and family.
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