Prince Louis celebrated his 8th birthday on April 23, and, as tradition, Prince William and Kate Middleton shared a new photo of him. While fans adored the picture—taken during a family holiday in Cornwall—many felt emotional seeing how grown-up he looks, noting “he isn’t a baby anymore.”
Louis, known for his playful personality, has also been labeled the “spare” of his generation, a term popularized by Prince Harry’s memoir Spare, where he expressed concern that Louis and Princess Charlotte might face similar struggles.
However, William and Kate are focused on giving their children a normal upbringing, encouraging Louis to explore his own path in the future.
Despite mixed emotions, fans warmly wished him a happy birthday.