On Tuesday, the Duke and Duchess of Wales, Prince William and Kate Middleton, took to social media to celebrate the 6th birthday of their youngest son, Prince Louis. “Happy 6th Birthday, Prince Louis! Thank you for all the kind wishes today,” read the Instagram caption, accompanied by a portrait of Louis taken by Middleton. The image quickly garnered numerous comments from followers, who extended their well wishes and expressed their appreciation for the adorable photo.
One user wrote, “OMG Happy Birthday to Prince Louis. Thank you so much for this beautiful photo,” while another exclaimed, “Aw what a beautiful picture!! His big smile for his beloved mother.” The birthday post is the first official photo of Louis since Middleton was caught in a photo editing controversy after posting an image of herself and her three children on Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom. Middleton later apologized for “occasionally experimenting” with editing after discrepancies were noticed, including the absence of her engagement and wedding rings. The Associated Press and other news agencies subsequently retracted the image due to concerns about its authenticity.
The birthday post comes one month after Middleton revealed her cancer diagnosis and subsequent chemotherapy treatment. In a pre-recorded video, she expressed her gratitude for the support she had received and explained that after her abdominal surgery in December, further testing showed “cancer had been present.” She credited her medical team for their exceptional care and emphasized the importance of focusing on healing. “As I have said to them [her children]; I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body, and spirits,” she said.
Despite the ongoing controversy and her health challenges, Middleton is expected to return to official duties when cleared by her medical team. “She is in good spirits and is focused on making a full recovery,” a Kensington Palace spokesperson told Fox News Digital. The birthday photo of Prince Louis serves as a reminder of the joyful moments that can be shared amidst life’s challenges and the enduring love within the royal family.