Royal Gratitude: Prince William and Princess Kate Extend Thanks for Birthday Greetings to Prince Louis
Prince William and Princess Catherine have expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the public for the warm wishes received on the occasion of their youngest son, Prince Louis’s sixth birthday. In celebration, the royal couple shared a delightful close-up photograph of a beaming Prince Louis on their official social media channels.
“Happy 6th Birthday, Prince Louis! Thank you for all the kind wishes today,” the message from Kensington Palace read. The image, capturing the young prince’s joy, was taken by Princess Kate herself in Windsor, where the royal family resides. This release marks the first image by Kate since the controversy surrounding a Mother’s Day picture issued in March, which was later withdrawn by several major news organizations after being found edited.
Prince Louis is the youngest sibling in his family, his elder brother George is ten, and his sister Charlotte will turn nine next month. The Duchess of Cambridge, known for her avid interest in photography, frequently captures and shares photographs of the royal children to celebrate their birthdays and other significant family moments, told by Reuters.
However, the year has been tumultuous for the royal family following the Mother’s Day photo incident. Princess Kate issued an apology for the “confusion” caused by the edited photograph, but this did little to quell the ensuing speculation about her well-being. The Duchess had been on a break from public duties after undergoing major abdominal surgery in January.
Further stirring the royal photo controversy, another image taken by Kate in 2022, depicting Queen Elizabeth with her grandchildren, was discovered to have been digitally altered. This discovery was confirmed by reputable agencies such as Getty and Reuters. Amidst these developments, the Princess of Wales disclosed that she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy following tests indicating the presence of cancer after her surgery.
The news of Kate’s health and the editing controversy undoubtedly cast a shadow over the royal family’s recent months. Heir to the throne, Prince William, also took a brief hiatus from his royal duties following the announcement. Both he and Princess Kate have faced challenges that have necessitated a step back from their usual public engagements.
As Prince Louis’s joyful image circulates, bringing a moment of light to royal watchers, the palace has affirmed that Princess Kate will resume her public responsibilities only when her medical team deems her ready. The royal couple’s acknowledgment of the public’s support during these trying times underlines their appreciation and connection with people around the globe.
Happy 6th Birthday, Prince Louis! 🎂
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) April 23, 2024
Thank you for all the kind wishes today.
📸 The Princess of Wales pic.twitter.com/TxshrI3WKO