Prince Louis is growing up fast!
The youngest son of Prince William and Kate Middleton turns 7 on April 23, 2025, but it feels like just yesterday that the Prince and Princess of Wales welcomed their third child. Over the years, Louis has gone viral for his dramatic expressions during his rare public appearances. His parents even poked fun at his antics during Queen Elizabeth‘s Platinum Jubilee festivities, captioning a social media post: “We all had an incredible time, especially Louis…👀.”
Ahead, see Louis’ best photos throughout his childhood as he celebrates his 7th birthday.
Kate Middleton and Prince Louis in April 2018.
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Kate gave birth to Louis on April 23, 2018, and left St. Mary’s Hospital in London with her baby boy wrapped up in her arms.
Prince Louis in June 2019.
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Louis started his eccentric expressions at an early age — just look at his scrunched-up face during his first Trooping the Colour flypast in 2019.
Prince Louis in December 2020.
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He held onto his mom’s hand as the royal family of five attended the National Lottery’s Pantoland, a special pantomime performance held to honor essential workers and their families during the pandemic.
Prince Louis in June 2022.
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For his great-grandmother’s Platinum Jubilee celebration in 2022, Louis and the Queen watched the Trooping the Colour flypast from the Buckingham Palace gallery.
Prince Louis in June 2022.
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A few days later, during the Platinum Pageant, he gave his mom a loving kiss as they sat in the stands.
Prince Louis in September 2022.
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At age 4, Louis stepped out with the rest of his family for Christmas Day service for the first time.
Prince Louis in April 2023.
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Louis matched with his mom in blue during Easter Sunday service in Windsor, England in 2023.
Prince Louis in May 2023.
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At his grandfather’s coronation, Louis waved both hands in the air as the family watched a flypast from Buckingham Palace’s balcony.
Prince Louis in May 2023.
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While the family volunteered during the Big Help Out in 2023, Louis picked up a toy bow and arrow to try his hand at archery.
Prince Louis in June 2024.
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A six-year-old Louis wore a suit and tie for the 2024 Trooping the Colour flypast, looking on with his family from the balcony.
Prince Louis in December 2024.
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Last December, the young prince received an armful of holiday gifts from supporters of the royal family after they attended their traditional Christmas Day service at St. George’s Chapel.