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.
Matt Porteous
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.
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.
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
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