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Prince Louis Celebrates 7th Birthday with Portrait and Playful Video

The Prince and Princess of Wales mark their youngest son's milestone with a gap-toothed smile captured by Josh Shinner and a rare behind-the-scenes video.

Prince Louis sits on a tree trunk as he poses for a portrait marking his seventh birthday, which he celebrated on April 23, 2025.
Prince Louis attends Together At Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey on Dec. 6, 2024, in London.
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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.

Overview

  • Prince Louis' official birthday portrait, taken by royal photographer Josh Shinner, features him smiling outdoors in a Norfolk woodland setting with his two front teeth missing.
  • The Prince and Princess of Wales shared the image and a behind-the-scenes video on their official X and Instagram accounts, continuing their tradition of releasing birthday portraits for their children.
  • The video, captioned 'Seven today!', shows Louis running, posing, and leaping off a log, offering a playful glimpse into his personality.
  • This year's portrait marks a shift from previous years, as it was taken by a professional photographer rather than Princess Catherine, who often captures her children's birthday photos.
  • The Wales family continues to balance public engagement with privacy, sharing carefully curated glimpses of family milestones while maintaining their focus on personal values.