Britain’s Prince Louis, who celebrates his second birthday Thursday, April 23, 2020, is shown in this photo taken by his mother, Kate the Duchess of Cambridge. The photo was released Wednesday, April 22, 2020, by Kensington Palace. Image: The Duchess of Cambridge / Kensington Palace via AP
Prince William and Kate Middleton have released portraits of their youngest child, Prince Louis, as he turns 2 today, April 23.
Pictures of Louis in a checkered blue polo and hands filled with paint were shared on the royal couple’s official social media pages. Among the pictures was his rainbow-colored handprint on a piece of paper.
The photos were taken by the Duchess of Cambridge this April.
Sharing a sneak peek of Prince Louis’s handiwork ahead of his second birthday!🎨
We are pleased to share images ahead of Prince Louis’s second birthday tomorrow, taken by The Duchess this April. pic.twitter.com/HLm5tXVYHy
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 22, 2020
Kate has traditionally taken pictures of her own three children. This time, however, more candid pictures of Louis were not spared, including one of him after he rubbed the paint on his face.
Instagram Vs Reality
Thank you for your lovely messages on Prince Louis’s second birthday 🌈. pic.twitter.com/42IauvVpEB
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 23, 2020
Louis is fifth in line to the throne of the British monarchy. His older siblings are George, 6, and Charlotte, 4, who have been attending the same school together. /ra
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