Kensington Palace typically releases portraits of the Wales children early in the morning to mark their birthdays - but didn't share a snap of Prince Louis until the afternoon.
Charlotte is set to turn nine tomorrow with the palace likely to release a picture. READ MORE: Princess Charlotte is set to turn nine tomorrow, with royal watchers all over the world eagerly anticipating a new picture of the young royal.
However, in a break with tradition, William and Kate shared a photo of their younger son on Tuesday afternoon rather than at midnight on his birthday as is customary with new royal portraits. They also shared an unseen wedding photo to mark their 13th wedding anniversary. The Mail's Rebecca English revealed that the couple had initially decided not to issue one at all given their recent appeals for privacy at such an ‘unprecedented’ time for their family, but changed their minds because they wanted to thank fans for their kind wishes to Prince Louis.
2022: This image of Princess Charlotte, taken at the Wales' Norfolk home Anmer Hall, was shared to mark the youngster turning seven. Royal watchers noted the resemblance to her father in this imageShe explained that she had not spoken out about it earlier because she wanted to have time to 'explain everything' to George, Charlotte and Louis and assure them 'I'm going to be ok'.
While AP said there was no suggestion the photo was fake, it retracted it because it said on closer inspection, the source had manipulated the image in a way that did not meet the agency's photo standards. Two weeks later, the Princess of Wales announced she was battling cancer - amid mounting pressure for the Palace to comment on her condition.
In the emotional message, which was filmed in Windsor, Kate revealed the news had come as a 'huge shock' and that she and William 'have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family'.Speaking from a bench surrounded by daffodils and spring blossom, she said: 'It has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be ok.
The insider also claimed to PEOPLE magazine Kate and William are also prioritising family time as 'having fun together when they can is very important' The royal has previously said that she's known for staying up late the night before her children's birthdays to whip up a homemade cake for their special day.
However, the snap of the beaming young prince has finally been released, with the account wishing him a very happy birthday.
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