As is their usual tradition, the Prince and Princess of Wales release fresh pictures of their children, including Prince George, 12, and Princess Charlotte, 10, on their birthdays.
The latest image was posted on X, with the caption: “Happy birthday, Louis! 8 today!” followed by a balloon emoji. According to ITV’s Royal Editor Chris Ship, the picture was taken earlier this year during a family trip to Cornwall by photographer Matt Porteous.
In the photo, Louis stands by the sea, casually leaning on a railing with his arms crossed, dressed in a navy jumper. Many fans quickly noticed how much older he looks.
Social media was flooded with birthday wishes, especially after Kensington Palace also shared a video montage from the same holiday. The clips show Louis enjoying the beach, playing cricket, running along the sand, and jumping into the sea.
While many people sent warm messages, others couldn’t help but comment on how quickly he’s growing up. Some wrote that it’s hard to believe he’s already eight, while others said he looks far more mature than expected.