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Prince Louis Celebrates 7th Birthday with New Portrait Highlighting Gap-Toothed Smile

The Prince and Princess of Wales shared the photo, taken by Josh Shinner in Norfolk, on social media with a birthday message for their youngest son.

Prince Louis smiles in a new portrait posted by Prince William and Princess Kate on social media to mark his 7th birthday.
Prince Louis with an arm full of chocolates given by royal watchers on the family's walk home from church in Sandringham on Christmas morning, December 25, 2025.
Prince Louis of Wales attends the Christmas Morning Service at Sandringham Church on December 25, 2023 in Sandringham, Norfolk.
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Overview

  • Prince Louis's seventh birthday was marked by the release of a new portrait taken by photographer Josh Shinner in Norfolk earlier this month.
  • The image, shared on the Prince and Princess of Wales's official social media accounts, features Louis beaming with a gap-toothed smile and wearing a green sweater over a checked shirt.
  • The caption accompanying the post read, 'Wishing Prince Louis a very Happy 7th Birthday! 🎂,' continuing the royal tradition of sharing annual birthday portraits of their children.
  • Louis, born on St. George's Day in 2018, is fourth in line to the British throne and known for his playful antics at public events.
  • This year's portrait reflects the royal family's ongoing efforts to blend professional photography with personal touches in their public communications.