Prince Louis cradled by Princess Charlotte in first official pictures

These are so adorable

Published 6th May 2018
Last updated 6th May 2018

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released new photographs of Prince Louis during his first days at home.

The photographs - including one of the newborn being cuddled by his sister - were taken by the Duchess of Cambridge on Princess Charlotte's third birthday.

In one picture, taken three days after he was born, the young prince is seen propped up on a white frilly cushion on a seat and is dressed all in white.

The baby, born on 23 April and fifth in line to the throne, is seen looking away from the camera.

In the second photo, taken a few days later on Princess Charlotte's third birthday, the youngest royal is seen receiving a kiss on the forehead from his sister as he rests in her arms.

Four-year-old Prince George does not appear in the latest photographs.

Kensington Palace said the Duke and Duchess were "very pleased" to share the photographs.

"Their Royal Highnesses would like to thank members of the public for all of the kind messages they have received following the birth of Prince Louis, and for Princess Charlotte's third birthday," a spokesperson added.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge introduce their newborn son to the world.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge introduce their newborn son to the world.

The new Royal baby!


The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge introduce their newborn son to the world.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge introduce their newborn son to the world.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge introduce their newborn son to the world.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

The new Prince leaving the hospital with The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge


Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte

Princess Charlotte waving to the press as she enters the Lindo Wing to visit her new baby brother.

Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte

Prince William arriving back at the Lindo Wing with his children, four-year-old Prince George and two-year-old Princess Charlotte.

Prince William

Prince William leaving the Lindo Wing to pick up children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

Royal Town crier Tony Appleton

Royal Town crier Tony Appleton announces the birth outside of the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital.

Royal well wishers

Royal well wishers wait outside of the Lindo Wing to get a glimpse of the new Prince.