New photo released for Prince Louis' sixth birthday
The image has been taken by the Princess of Wales
A new photo of Prince Louis, taken by his mother the Princess of Wales, has been released to celebrate the prince's 6th birthday.
The unedited close-up image of Louis lying on a rug on the grass and smiling at the camera was taken in the last few days at Windsor by Kate, who announced last month she is undergoing chemotherapy after being diagnosed with cancer.
It was posted on Kensington Palace’s social media accounts, some six weeks after the furore surrounding the Mother’s Day portrait which the princess admitted editing.
The Wales family having had a challenging start to the year, with the princess’s major abdominal surgery, cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Prince Louis - fourth in line to the throne
William and Kate’s youngest child is fourth in line to the throne and was born on St George’s Day, April 23, 2018, at the private Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, London, weighing 8lb 7oz.
He was christened Louis Arthur Charles at 11 weeks old, by the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at the Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace in front of friends and family.
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 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 daughter Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi.
Princess Eugenie
Prince Andrew's youngest daughter, Princess Eugenie, follows her niece in the line of succession.