Prince Louisand momKate Middleton’s special bond was captured in a never-before-seen photo.

Over the weekend, Princess Kate andPrince William’s office releasedtwo new photosof Kate with her kids in honor of Mothering Sunday. The U.K. holiday was celebrated this year on March 19, and courtiers shared pictures of the royal withPrince George, 9,Princess Charlotte, 7, and Prince Louis, 4.

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The alert prince, who wasasleep at the start of his ceremony, looked up at the sky as he is cradled in his mom’s arms.

Porteous also captured asweet imageofPrince Louisin Kate’s arms at his christening, featuring the young royal giving a big (toothless!) smile. The joyful image was originally intended to be only for the family’s eyes, but it was so adorable that they decided to share it with the world, with courtiers writing on Twitter thatPrince Williamand Kate “hope that everyone enjoys this lovely photograph ofPrince Louisas much as they do.”

In similar sentiments, Princess Kate said it felt like time was flying when it comes to her youngest growing up.

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Prince Louis made headlines for hisplayful mood at Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrationsin June, with mom Kate beside him.

Afterlaunching a thousand memeson the balcony of Buckingham Palace at Trooping the Colour, the little princestole the showwith his animated antics during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant.

Kate Middleton, Mike Tindall and Prince Louis.Kate Middleton, Mike Tindall and Prince Louis.PHOTO: Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/GettyPHOTO: Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty

Kate Middleton, Mike Tindall and Prince Louis.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 05: (L-R) Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Mike Tindall, Mia Tindall (front row) Catherine, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Louis of Cambridge watch the Platinum Pageant on June 05, 2022 in London, England. The Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II is being celebrated from June 2 to June 5, 2022, in the UK and Commonwealth to mark the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952. (Photo by Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 05: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge hugs Prince Louis of Cambridge during the Platinum Pageant on June 05, 2022 in London, England. The Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II is being celebrated from June 2 to June 5, 2022, in the UK and Commonwealth to mark the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952. (Photo by Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Kate Middleton, Mike Tindall and Prince Louis.PHOTO: Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/GettyPHOTO: Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty

Looking ahead on the royal calendar, plans are reportedly in the works for Louis and his siblings to join the carriage ride back to Buckingham Palace following thecoronationof their grandfatherKing Charlesin May.

The Timesreported last week thatPrince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louis"are expected to join their parents" and be on “public display” in a horse-drawn carriage as it leaves Westminster Abbey at the end of the crowning ceremony on May 6.

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Queen Elizabeth, Prince Louis, Kate Middleton, Princess Charlotte and Prince George.DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images

Prince Louis of Cambridge (2L) holds his ears as he stands next to Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II (L), his m mother Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (C), Britain’s Princess Charlotte of Cambridge (2R)and Britain’s Prince George of Cambridge to watch a special flypast from Buckingham Palace balcony following the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour

While there has been speculation thatPrince George, will have a role in the service as second in line to the throne, it hasn’t been officially confirmed whether he,Princess CharlotteorPrince Louiswill be at the historic event.

source: people.com