New photo released to celebrate Prince Louis' 7th birthday

He's seen smiling, but without his two front teeth!

Author: Chris MaskeryPublished 23rd Apr 2025

A new photo of Prince Louis has been released by the Prince and Princess of Wales, showing their youngest son growing up, but missing his two front teeth!

Louis is pictured sitting on a tree trunk, smiling and showing a gap for his two front teeth, in the image released on William and Kate’s social media accounts to celebrate his seventh birthday.

It was accompanied by the message: “Wishing Prince Louis a very Happy 7th Birthday!” followed by a cake emoji.

The photo was taken earlier this month by Josh Shinner in Norfolk, where the Wales family spent Easter.

The young prince is dressed in an open-necked checked shirt, dark green jumper and blue jeans, with the woodland backdrop showing a carpet of bluebells.

The royal family also shared its congratulations to Louis, reposting the image and adding “Happy Birthday to Prince Louis” followed by balloon and celebrations emojis.

Louis, who is known for his cheeky antics on the Palace balcony, is fourth in line to the throne.

Royal line of succession

Prince William

The Prince of Wales, Prince William will become King when his father dies. His wife the Princess of Wales will become Queen consort.

Prince George

William's oldest son, Prince George of Wales will follows his father in the line of succession.

Princess Charlotte

After Prince George comes Princess Charlotte of Wales, Prince William's second child and first daughter.

Prince Louis

The youngest of William and Kate's children, Prince Louis of Wales, is next in line to the throne after his older siblings.

Prince Harry

Prince William's younger brother, Prince Harry Duke of Sussex, follows his nephews and niece in the line of succession.

Archie Mountbatten-Windsor

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's son, Prince Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, follows his father in the line of succession. Archie's younger sister Princess Lilibet Diana is next in line after Archie.

Prince Andrew

Next comes Prince Andrew Duke of York, the late Queen's second son and third child.

Princess Beatrice

The Duke of York's oldest daughter, Princess Beatrice is next in line to the throne after her father. Beatrice is followed in succession by her daughters Sienna Elizabeth and Athena Elizabeth Rose.

Princess Eugenie

Prince Andrew's youngest daughter, Princess Eugenie, follows her nieces in the line of succession.

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