Time flies! Royal fans are expressing their disbelief that Prince Louis is already five – after the latest birthday photo was released, they say, ‘Wasn’t he born a month ago?’
Prince Louis of Wales has turned five and a legion of royal fans have said they can’t help feeling ‘old’ – after time seems to have flown by since the birth of the young royal family.
The young schoolboy is all smiles in a new photo posted to Instagram late on the eve of his 5th birthday, where his mother Kate lovingly pushes him around in a wheelbarrow.
In the blink of an eye, the youngest Wales is captured atop a pile of garden cuttings in the garden of Adelaide Cottage in Windsor near their childhood home. The Prince is grinning from ear to ear as he peeks for the camera as he relaxes in a plaid shirt, blue Fairisle jumper and navy blue shorts to match the playful ensemble.
Royal fans have expressed their disbelief at how quickly the royal family has grown up.
One fan commented, “Our baby isn’t a baby anymore! Happy 5th Birthday to our Prince Louis! The best not-so-little boy!
Prince Louis of Wales turns five today and the toddler is all smiles in a photo posted to Instagram to celebrate his birthday – but many fans couldn’t believe how time has flown by
Newborn Louis: A legion of royal fans can’t help but feel ‘old’ as they marvel at how fast Prince Louis has grown
Another said: ‘Five!!! Gosh I’m getting old. Wasn’t he born a month ago?’
A third added: ‘Happy Birthday Louis! I can’t believe daddy is five already! What a beautiful boy and two beautiful pictures.’
And one asked ‘HOW?! Where did the time go?’
Meanwhile, a fan posed a question to an even older Prince Louis: “Hands up who thinks that in 10 years teenage girls around the world will have this face and kid like a pin-up!” I do! since some of the oldies are already in love with him.’
Here are five! The prince is grinning from ear to ear as he peeks for the camera as he relaxes in a plaid shirt and blue wool sweater
The fun-loving mini-queen is currently fourth in line to the British throne
Grumpy Louis! The year-old prince makes a face during Trooping the Color in 2019
And back in time, one of them said, ‘Hard to believe this is the same boy we were waiting outside the Lindo Wing!!! Time flies! Happy birthday, dear Louis!’
‘Congratulations! We have our own Louis who will be two soon. The years go so fast!’ said another.
The Instagram post has since been liked nearly a million times and received fewer than 9,000 comments.
A swarm of royal fans quickly took to the Instagram post to wish Prince Louis a happy birthday
The charming family moment was captured by Millie Pilkington, who was previously trusted by Kate and William to privately photograph their 2011 wedding reception.
Prince Louis Arthur Charles was born on April 23, 2018 in the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital in London and is the second son and youngest child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
The prince’s birthday is closely followed by that of older sister, Princess Charlotte, who will celebrate her eighth birthday on May 2 – just four days before the coronation of her grandfather, King Charles, on May 6.
Prince Louis, who is currently fourth in line to the throne, is expected to join his older siblings George, nine, and Charlotte for the coronation carriage procession, while George, second in line to the throne, is expected to play a role in the service.
The Queen with her grandchildren on what would have been her 97th birthday on April 21. Pictured next to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II are: Top row (L-R): Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, James, Earl of Wessex. Middle row (LR): Lena Tindall, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Isla Phillips, Prince Louis. Bottom row (L-R): Mia Tindall, Lucas Tindall, Savannah Phillips
It is thought that Louis will be on the balcony of Buckingham Palace along with working members of the royal family for an RAF flypast.
The new photos follow the release of a photo of the late Queen with all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren on April 21 on what would have been her 97th birthday, which showed Louis wearing a hand-me-down shirt from George.