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How cheeky birthday boy Prince Louis won the hearts of a nation. CLAUDIA CONNELL celebrates six years of charming fun – and laughter – as the youngest Wales blows out his candles…

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Prince Louis wore his mother's sunglasses to a charity polo event in 2019.

For most people, it was probably his famous mischievous antics at the Platinum Jubilee celebrations that first endeared him to Prince Louis.

Cute, confident and sassy, ​​the little one has become a firm favorite with royal fans around the world, and his presence is guaranteed to liven up any occasion.

Now, the youngest son of the Princes of Wales has turned six years old. Here we bring you some insights from Prince Louis while remembering some of his favorite moments.

Polo match poser

He was only 15 months old and his personality was already shining. In July 2019, Catherine took the three children to see her father and Uncle Harry play in a charity polo match.

Prince Louis wore his mother’s sunglasses to a charity polo event in 2019.

Pinching his mother’s sunglasses, Louis delighted the crowd by smiling, laughing and going out chasing horses. He was also seen greeting his new cousin, Prince Archie, who was there with Meghan, probably the last time Louis and Archie met!

Messy paint game

Enthusiastic photographer Kate took this photograph to mark Prince Louis’ second birthday in April 2020.

Prince Louis creates some rainbow-shaped artwork in thanks to the NHS in 2020

Prince Louis creates some rainbow-shaped artwork in thanks to the NHS in 2020

Joining the Instagram trend of posting ‘Insta vs Reality’ photos, the royal uploaded a photo of Louis’ painting, followed by this photo of him with paint smeared all over his face. A month into lockdown, Louis had created some rainbow artwork as a thank you to the NHS.

Radiant on his bike

Louis looked very happy to start kindergarten in this portrait, taken to celebrate his third birthday in April 2021.

Prince Louis was photographed by his mother shortly before leaving for his first day at nursery in 2021.

Prince Louis was photographed by his mother shortly before leaving for his first day at nursery in 2021.

Sitting on a balance bike, Louis was about to attend his first day at Willcocks Nursery in Kensington, where his older sister Charlotte also attended. The image was taken by her proud mother, who has made it a tradition to take photographs of her children’s birthdays.

What a star!

Four years old and already a small fashion icon. Mums everywhere were clambering to get their hands on the stylish star-print jumper Louis was wearing as he played on the beach in Norfolk while his mum Kate took photos.

Prince William announced at Surplus to Supper, a surplus food redistribution charity, in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, last week that cricket is Prince Louis' favorite sport.

Prince William announced at Surplus to Supper, a surplus food redistribution charity, in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, last week that cricket is Prince Louis’ favorite sport.

Unfortunately, Olivier’s cashmere sweater was a hand-me-down from his older brother George and is no longer available.

aerial fun

Standing alongside the late Queen in June 2022, Louis stole the show during the RAF air parade to mark Her Majesty’s 70 years on the throne.

The Queen, usually a stickler for good behavior, seemed oblivious to the presence of her adorable great-grandson. Or maybe she just found it funny...

The Queen, usually a stickler for good behavior, seemed oblivious to the presence of her adorable great-grandson. Or maybe she just found it funny…

Prince Louis stole the show on the Queen's Platinum Jubilee flight in 2022

Prince Louis stole the show on the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee flight in 2022

He waved at the planes and then screamed and covered his ears with his hands as they flew making an incredible noise. The Queen, who is usually very strict about her good behavior, had a lot of fun with her adorable great-grandson.

Jubilee high curse

The antics that launched a thousand memes and gifs! At the Platinum Jubilee pageant in June 2022, Louis made his mother angry by her energetic behavior.

Prince Louis had possibly eaten too much sugar while watching the parade with his family.

Prince Louis had possibly eaten too much sugar while watching the parade with his family.

Finally, the energetic boy was sent to sit on Grandpa Charles's lap to give the exhausted Kate a break.

Finally, the energetic boy was sent to sit on Grandpa Charles’s lap to give the exhausted Kate a break.

He jumped on his seat, pulled his cousin’s hair, stole his sister’s candy, made funny faces, and even put his hand over Kate’s mouth when she tried to calm him down.

Finally, the energetic boy was sent to sit on Grandpa Charles’s lap to give the exhausted Kate a rest.

Five-year fashion leader

Public demand forced Lallie London, the company that made Prince Louis’ £75 Fair Isle jumper, to replace it.

This adorable image of Prince Louis in a worn sweater stole our hearts on his fifth birthday.

This adorable image of Prince Louis in a worn sweater stole our hearts on his fifth birthday.

The sweater was several years old and another used one, but the retailer gave in to demand and restocked it when, in April 2023, this fifth birthday portrait of Louis being pushed in a wheelbarrow by Kate was released.

At grandpa’s coronation

Kate and William made the wise decision not to let Louis be present for the two-hour coronation of King Charles in May last year.

Prince Louis missed part of the Coronation service because his parents felt it was too long, but wasted no time in entertaining the crowd during the aerial parade.

Prince Louis missed part of the coronation service because his parents felt it was too long, but wasted no time entertaining the crowd during the aerial parade.

Prince Louis loves to greet the crowd

Prince Louis loves to greet the crowd

However, he took part in the procession and appeared on the balcony looking elegant in his navy blue tunic custom made by Dege and Skinner, and was on his best behaviour.

Practice goal

The day after the coronation, Wales’ family attended a Big Help Out initiative in Slough.

Prince Louis of Wales tried archery while taking part in the Big Help Out, during a visit to the third Upton Scouts hut in Slough, west London, in May 2023.

Prince Louis of Wales tried archery while taking part in the Big Help Out, during a visit to the third Upton Scouts hut in Slough, west London, in May 2023.

They all tried their hand at archery, and little Louis was encouraged by his mother, who revealed the cute nickname she gave her son: ‘Loubug’. Loubug, who is not very fond of archery, preferred to drive a JCB excavator and, best of all. eating toasted marshmallows.

Trooping the color Try

Big sister Charlotte kept her mischievous brother in check during the carriage ride at last year’s Trooping the Color.

Prince Louis, who never hides his feelings, spoke visually after smelling something: horse droppings? - during the first King's Color Troop

Prince Louis, who never hides his feelings, spoke visually after smelling something: horse droppings? – during the first King’s Color Troop

She smiled as he held his nose after smelling the horse manure and then pointed to something in the crowd. But, as we all know, it’s on the balcony where Louis shines. He did not disappoint during the flight, becoming the star again when he waved, pretended to pilot the plane and jumped.

family christmas

Smiling for the cameras, Prince Louis’ royal fans at Sandringham last December.

Mia Tindall joined Prince Louis and his family on the Christmas walk to attend the Christmas morning service at Sandringham in 2023.

Mia Tindall joined Prince Louis and his family on the Christmas walk to attend the Christmas morning service at Sandringham in 2023.

Prince Louis wore a smart pea coat and tartan trousers as he held his father and Mia's hand.

Prince Louis wore a smart pea coat and tartan trousers as he held his father and Mia’s hand.

Dressed in a smart peacoat and tartan trousers, both from Trotters, he shook hands with his cousin Mia as they walked from the house to the service. But sure, look at all the five-year-olds who couldn’t wait to get back to their mountain of new toys.

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