Latest news with #PrinceLouis
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Royal Insiders Reveal One Major Benefit Prince Louis Has as Prince William & Kate Middleton's Youngest Child
Being fourth in line to the British throne has its benefits for Prince Louis, the 7-year-old son of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The little boy has two older siblings — so if there is an heir and a spare, he would be the spare's spare — but still, royal insiders say he has one distinct advantage over his brother Prince George, 12, and sister Princess Charlotte, 10. Princess Kate has long been praised for her ability to laugh off her youngest child's antics, and experts think this has something to do with the fact that Louis is the youngest. Parenting expert Sophie David recently told Hello, 'The Princess of Wales shows us how important it is to nurture a child's playful side, even in formal settings.' More from SheKnows Prince George Steals the Show in an Adorably Candid New Video of the Royal Siblings 'With Prince Louis, we often see her giving him the freedom to be cheeky, giggle, and explore the world around him,' she continued. 'Kate's warmth and gentle encouragement remind us that playfulness is at the heart of childhood, and it's lovely to see Louis' cheeky, happy side shine through wherever he goes.' One reason the Princess of Wales stays calm is because the eyes of the world are on her. Not to mention, there is so much less pressure with Prince Louis than, say, with Prince George, who is next in line to the throne after his father. 'The youngest child arrives into a ready-made family dynamic, so they benefit from socializing with older siblings and develop social and communication skills early on,' royal insider Alicia Eaton told the outlet. She added that the parents' confidence impacts the youngest child as well. 'The sense of calm and confidence [with the youngest] creates a reassuring environment, allowing the youngest child to thrive with a greater sense of security. This then leads to a more playful and relaxed relationship with parents.' In other words, this is not William and Kate's first rodeo, and they don't seem as stressed about how their young child acts now. Psychologists have long debated on whether birth order makes a difference for siblings. One 2015 study found that firstborns scored higher on intelligence tests; however, there were no birth-order impact on extraversion, emotional stability, agreeableness, conscientiousness, or imagination. As the eldest daughter and second-born out of a family of six kids, I definitely feel more responsible than my younger siblings. This might have something to do with the fact that I was helping take care of them as they grew up and they were allowed to be carefree kids, plus my parents seemed to mellow out as they got older. Now that I have three kids, I can see how you get less anxious and care less about little things the more children you have. So, if Middleton gives Louis a longer rein, I get it. Even though his birth order probably isn't responsible for his silly and laidback personality, it may have something to do with giving him the experience of more laidback parents. Or it could be that they are intentionally harder on George and even Charlotte, as they're closer to the line of succession. This doesn't necessarily seem to be the case, though. Commentator Kinsey Schofield told Daily Star in 2023 that the Waleses are 'determined to break the heir and the spare cycle' like the one Prince William and Prince Harry had. 'I don't believe the word 'spare' has ever been uttered inside their home to describe one or more of their babies,' Schofield added. 'It is just not on their radar. They wanted to have a large loving family.' 'William and Catherine are teaching their children about royal responsibilities through doing them,' Schofield told the outlet, adding that Middleton 'seems affectionate, supportive, and engaging as a mother.'Best of SheKnows How to Watch These 25 Halloween Movies on Disney+ for Summerween Antics The Dumbest (and Deadliest) TikTok Trends Targeting Teens & Tweens Aquaman, Wolf Monte, & More Unique Celebrity Baby Names Solve the daily Crossword
The Independent
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Prince George plays with Louis and Charlotte in 12th birthday video
Behind-the-scenes footage of Prince George walking hand-in-hand with his siblings Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis has been released to celebrate his 12th birthday on Tuesday, 22 July. The youngster is seen laughing as he and his sister carry their giggling brother in their arms during a photoshoot in Norfolk, in video released on Kensington Palace's social media accounts. Footage also captures the trio smiling as they stride along side-by-side. A new photograph of George, leaning on a rustic wooden gate and wearing a friendship bracelet on his left wrist, has been released for the celebrations.
The Independent
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Prince George celebrates 12th birthday with Charlotte and Louis in new royal video
Behind-the-scenes footage of Prince George walking hand-in-hand with his siblings Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis has been released to celebrate his 12th birthday on Tuesday, 22 July. The youngster is seen laughing as he and his sister carry their giggling brother in their arms during a photoshoot in Norfolk, in video released on Kensington Palace's social media accounts. Footage also captures the trio smiling as they stride along side-by-side. A new photograph of George, leaning on a rustic wooden gate and wearing a friendship bracelet on his left wrist, has been released for the celebrations.
The Independent
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
George giggles with Charlotte and Louis in behind-the-scenes 12th birthday video
Behind-the-scenes footage of Prince George having fun with his siblings Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis has been released to celebrate his 12th birthday. George is shown laughing as he and Charlotte both lift a giggling Louis up in their arms during an outdoor photoshoot, with George holding his younger brother around his chest and Charlotte holding his legs. The upbeat video montage, filmed by Kensington Palace's in-house social media team, shows the trio smiling as they stride along holding hands in the sunshine, with Louis in the middle of his brother and sister. The royal siblings also pose for a family portrait with Charlotte and Louis sitting on a rustic wooden gate as George leans next to them. The Prince and Princess of Wales released a new solo colour photograph of their eldest child George, taken when the video was shot, to mark him turning 12 on Tuesday. The future king – one year away from being a teenager – is pictured smiling and relaxed as he leans on the gate in the Norfolk countryside. George is wearing a white checked shirt with rolled up sleeves and a dark green fleece gilet, and a blue and white friendship bracelet can be seen on his left wrist as he rests his folded arms on the gate. The image, posted on Kensington Palace's social media, was taken by photographer Josh Shinner earlier this year. It was accompanied by the message: 'Happy 12th Birthday to Prince George!' followed by a cake emoji. The royal family also sent its congratulation to George, wishing him a 'very happy birthday'. George, whose birthday falls during his summer break from school, has one year left at his prep school Lambrook before he moves on to his senior school – with either Eton or Marlborough College thought to be the frontrunners. The prince joined his parents and sister Princess Charlotte at the Wimbledon men's final earlier this month, where he used a fan to keep cool in the royal box in the blazing afternoon sun. In June, George was seen nudging his boisterous younger brother Louis on the Buckingham Palace balcony to wave more calmly at the crowd following the Trooping the Colour ceremony. Prince George Alexander Louis was born in the private Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London, at 4.24pm on July 22 2013, weighing 8lb 6oz. He made his debut in front of the world's media on the hospital steps one day later, wrapped in a white Merino wool shawl, cradled in his mother's arms.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
George giggles with Charlotte and Louis in behind-the-scenes 12th birthday video
Behind-the-scenes footage of Prince George having fun with his siblings Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis has been released to celebrate his 12th birthday. George is shown laughing as he and Charlotte both lift a giggling Louis up in their arms during an outdoor photoshoot, with George holding his younger brother around his chest and Charlotte holding his legs. The upbeat video montage, filmed by Kensington Palace's in-house social media team, shows the trio smiling as they stride along holding hands in the sunshine, with Louis in the middle of his brother and sister. 12 today! 🎉 — The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) July 22, 2025 The royal siblings also pose for a family portrait with Charlotte and Louis sitting on a rustic wooden gate as George leans next to them. The Prince and Princess of Wales released a new solo colour photograph of their eldest child George, taken when the video was shot, to mark him turning 12 on Tuesday. The future king – one year away from being a teenager – is pictured smiling and relaxed as he leans on the gate in the Norfolk countryside. George is wearing a white checked shirt with rolled up sleeves and a dark green fleece gilet, and a blue and white friendship bracelet can be seen on his left wrist as he rests his folded arms on the gate. The image, posted on Kensington Palace's social media, was taken by photographer Josh Shinner earlier this year. It was accompanied by the message: 'Happy 12th Birthday to Prince George!' followed by a cake emoji. The royal family also sent its congratulation to George, wishing him a 'very happy birthday'. Happy 12th Birthday to Prince George! 🎂 — The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) July 22, 2025 George, whose birthday falls during his summer break from school, has one year left at his prep school Lambrook before he moves on to his senior school – with either Eton or Marlborough College thought to be the frontrunners. The prince joined his parents and sister Princess Charlotte at the Wimbledon men's final earlier this month, where he used a fan to keep cool in the royal box in the blazing afternoon sun. In June, George was seen nudging his boisterous younger brother Louis on the Buckingham Palace balcony to wave more calmly at the crowd following the Trooping the Colour ceremony. Prince George Alexander Louis was born in the private Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London, at 4.24pm on July 22 2013, weighing 8lb 6oz. He made his debut in front of the world's media on the hospital steps one day later, wrapped in a white Merino wool shawl, cradled in his mother's arms.
