Picture unveiled in celebration of Prince Louis's seventh birthday
Wishin' and Smilin': Prince Louis Turns 7 with New Photo
Buckle up, folks! The youngest prince of Wales, Prince Louis, is now 7 years old. To celebrate this happy day, his parents - Prince William and Catherine, the Princess of Wales - shared a fresh new photo on their social media.
The image, snapped by British photographer Josh Shinner, finds Louis unwindin' on a log dressed in a collared shirt, green V-neck sweater, and jeans. His heartwarmin' grin revealed two gaps where his front teeth used to be.
The caption reads, "Wishing Prince Louis a very Happy 7th Birthday!" The photo also made an appearance on the Royal Family's social media accounts, proclaiming "Happy Birthday to Prince Louis!"
Louis holds the fourth spot in line to the British throne, and he's the last of William and Catherine's trio of children. It's customary for the Waleses to celebrate their offspring's birthdays by presentin' a brand-new picture, usually taken by none other than Kate herself, an amateur snapper with an avid hobby for photography.
However, things took a twist in a couple of instances. Renowned photographers like Mario Testino, Chris Jackson, and Millie Pilkington grabbed the camera, steppin' in to capture the photos.
Speakin' of which, Shinner snatched the royal family's 2023 Christmas card photo and works with glossies like Harper's Bazaar. As a departure from the Camilla tradition, he was tapped to photograph Louis' 7th birthday portrait in 2025. Previously, Kate had the reigns, capturin' Louis' sixth birthday photo and portraits of George and Charlotte in the past.
The birthday tradition is an open gesture to acknowledge well-wishers, with professionals swappin' in for milestone events like Christmas cards, while maintainin' the personal touch of parent-taken birthday photos. Kensington Palace is the usual distributor of these images, often provokin' public engagement about the children's growth and relatable moments, like the cute toothless grin of young Louis in his 7th birthday portrait. [2][4]
The British photographer, Josh Shinner, known for his work with glossies like Harper's Bazaar, was tapped to photograph Prince Louis' 7th birthday portrait in 2025, a departure from the usual practice of Kate herself capturing the photos. The image, shared on social media to celebrate Louis' 7th birthday, includes entertainment celebrities, such as the photographer himself, who also captured the Royal Family's 2023 Christmas card photo. Louis, now 7 years old, shares his birthday with the world, with well-wishers and entertainment personalities joining in the celebration.
