Prince Louis Celebrates 6th Birthday in Charming Plaid Shirt and Shorts

Prince Louis Is All Smiles in Plaid Button Down Shirt and Shorts for His 6th Birthday Portrait

Courtesy of the Princess of Wales

Kate Middleton and Prince William shared a new picture of Prince Louis to celebrate his 6th birthday. The photo was posted on Instagram. In the picture, the young prince is seen posing on a blanket on the grass. He is wearing a blue and yellow checked button-down shirt with matching blue shorts.

The post was captioned by the Prince and Princess of Wales, celebrating Prince Louis' 6th birthday and thanking everyone for the kind wishes. The Princess of Wales also shared her gratitude.

It's a common tradition in the royal family for boys like Louis to wear shorts for their birthday photos. They typically wear shorts until they are about eight years old, after which they switch to full-length trousers.

Louis used to mostly wear shorts to public events, but since 2023, he has been seen wearing trousers more frequently. One memorable outfit was his blue and green tartan trousers paired with a blue wool coat and black shoes on Christmas day in 2023.

Prince Louis Is All Smiles in Plaid Button Down Shirt and Shorts for His 6th Birthday Portrait

Prince Louis’ birthday portrait marks the first time the royal family has shared a personal family photo since the Mother’s Day image of Kate and her three children—George, 10, Charlotte, 8, and Louis, 6—which was discovered to be photoshopped.

Days later, Princess Kate, 42, shared with the public that she had been diagnosed with cancer following a planned abdominal surgery in January. In a video posted on social media, she asked for privacy during her treatment.

In the video, she mentioned, "William and I have been trying to deal with this news in private to protect our young family. We kindly ask for your understanding as we focus on my treatment and request some space and privacy during this time."

Prince William, 41, returned to work on Friday, April 19, after taking time off from his official duties to focus on his family.

Editor's P/S:

The release of Prince Louis' birthday portrait marks a welcome return to normalcy for the royal family. After a challenging period that included the revelation of Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis, this cheerful image serves as a reminder of the family's unyielding resilience. The tradition of royal boys wearing shorts until age eight is a charming one, and Louis' transition to trousers suggests a gradual but significant step towards adulthood.

It is heartwarming to note that even amidst personal adversity, the royal family continues to share glimpses of their lives with the public. The birthday portrait is not only a celebration of Prince Louis but also a testament to the family's unwavering commitment to transparency and connection with the people they serve. Their strength and grace in the face of challenges are an inspiration to us all.