Kate Middleton breaks silence as she releases 'gorgeous' picture of Prince Louis
| Published date | 23 April 2024 |
| Publication title | MyLondon (England) |
The Wales family has had a challenging start to the year, with the princess's major abdominal surgery, cancer diagnosis and treatment. The release of the portrait marks a change in the way William and Kate usually release images for their children's birthdays.
It was posted straight to social media on Louis' actual birthday on Tuesday, rather than under embargo to the press the day before, as was the established pattern William and Kate have followed each year for all three of their children since they were born. It is understood to be due to the unprecedented time the family is experiencing.
William and Kate are said to be cognisant of the fact that they have asked for privacy during the princess' recovery, but wanted to share the photograph on social media as a way to thank those who have sent birthday wishes. The same process is expected to be followed for Princess Charlotte's birthday in May.
The post read: "Happy 6th Birthday, Prince Louis! Thank you for all the kind wishes today." The image was followed by a camera emoji and attributed to the Princess of Wales.
Royal fans reacted with good wishes, with Clarissa Reilly saying: "Lovely pic! Gorgeous smiley boy who spreads joy wherever he goes. Hope he has a great day, and this year’s cakemaking went well."
Laird of the Manor added: "Gotta love that smile. Happy birthday young man. Keep that beautiful grin!"
JustHereToReadTheNews said: "Thank you for sharing this lovely boy with the world! Happy Birthday Prince Louis!"
Tanya Poulter added: "I can’t believe how big he is! Happy Birthday Prince Louis! Hope you have the most wonderful of birthdays."
Kate issued a public apology last month when an image William took of the princess with Prince George, Charlotte and Louis was found to have been digitally altered. The family Mother's Day portrait -the first official one showing Kate since her surgery -was withdrawn by picture agencies over concerns it had been manipulated after discrepancies were spotted in the photograph.
It fuelled the escalating conspiracy theories online over Kate's health and her whereabouts...
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