It’s six today for birthday boy Louis, the prince of royal mischief – and a video reminder of the adorable moments that have made him such a favourite

  • Louis was born in St Mary’s, Paddington on April 23 – St George’s Day – 2018

Times have been tough for the Wales family, with Catherine still undergoing cancer treatment and the monarchy on the rocks.

But there will be a much-needed celebration today when their youngest child, Prince Louis, is born.

Louis, brother of George, ten, and Charlotte, eight, turns six today.

Not that Charlotte will be eight for much longer; in just over a week there will be more cakes and candles when she celebrates her ninth birthday on May 2.

In just a few years, Louis has already delighted audiences, cheering us up with his sassy attitude and energetic, heartfelt reactions, while the rest of his family observe the decorum of the moment.

Here, then, are some of the magical moments that made us smile — and a reminder of why this particular birthday boy or girl is such a favorite.

1. Digging for victory

A hearty Prince Louis concentrates hard as William does some digging at the Big Help Out in the days after the coronation

2. Wheelbarrow Boy Prince

Prince Louis gets into the spirit of things by doing some serious bragging

Prince Louis gets into the spirit of things by doing some serious bragging

Leave it to me: Louis seems to be taking control, helping his Kate create a path

Leave it to me: Louis seems to be taking control, helping his Kate create a path

3. Louis takes the cookie

Experimenting with marshmallow cookies while Catherine turns on the barbecue

Experimenting with marshmallow cookies while Catherine turns on the barbecue

4. A little Christmas spirit

Prince Louis smiled for everyone during his first church outing on Christmas Day

Prince Louis smiled for everyone during his first church outing on Christmas Day

5. Look what I have…

Louis looks unsure about this gonk-style Santa...

Louis looks unsure about this gonk-style Santa…

6. A big hand

A wave to the crowd on his grandfather's big day

A wave to the crowd on his grandfather’s big day

7. And for my next act…

Was he waving or dancing?  The audience enjoyed it, even in the rain

Was he waving or dancing? The audience enjoyed it, even in the rain

8. Won’t Someone Make It Stop?

Possibly the funniest balcony episode of the year, with the late queen seemingly oblivious to her great-grandson's antics

Possibly the funniest balcony episode of the year, with the late queen seemingly oblivious to her great-grandson’s antics