Prince Louis, the youngest child of Prince William and Kate, the Princess of Wales, and younger sibling of Prince George and Princess Charlotte, has turned six. Amidst the ongoing health challenges faced by his family, the Wales family marked the young prince’s birthday with a touching social media post.
On April 23, 2018, Prince Louis Arthur Charles of Wales was born at 11:01 a.m., local time. The young prince, a grandson of King Charles III, made his first public appearance just seven hours after his birth when William and Kate brought him outside St. Mary’s Hospital in London.
Over the years, Louis has become known for his charismatic and energetic personality, often stealing the spotlight at royal events. In 2022, he captured the public’s attention with his lively antics on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. At the Platinum Pageant, Louis’s animated expressions and waving prompted William and Kate to caption a video montage of the event, “We all had an incredible time, especially Louis…,” followed by an emoji of watchful eyes.
In 2023, Louis continued to charm at Charles’ coronation, where he was seen dancing, waving, and even yawning at times. Just after the coronation, in early May, Louis marked a royal milestone by attending his first royal engagement. Joining his parents and siblings, William, George, and Charlotte, he participated in the Big Help Out, a coronation event encouraging community volunteerism.
Prince Louis’ birthday this year comes at a somber time for the royal family as both Kate and King Charles III are battling cancer. In March, Kate revealed her diagnosis and is undergoing chemotherapy. The palace has not disclosed the type or stage of cancer but has stated that Kate will return to public duties when medically cleared.
Meanwhile, King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis was announced in February, with the palace providing limited information on the type and treatment. Despite these health challenges, the Wales family remains strong, and Prince Louis’ birthday serves as a reminder of the family’s resilience and the joy that their children bring.
