NOW WE ARE SIX!

8 Whether he’s looking adorably cute or mischievously 3 funny, Prince Louis, who in April will celebrate his sixth birthday, has captured our hearts

2018

Born at 11.01am on the 23 April and weighing 8lb 7oz, the Prince and Princess of Wales' newest addition was the talk of the nation, as royal fans and photographers lined the streets waiting for a glimpse of the baby who was then fifth in line to the throne.

And it was well worth the wait when the excited royal couple carried the sleeping Prince - younger brother of George, then four, and Charlotte, two - on to the steps of the Lindo Wing at London's St Mary's Hospital around seven hours later. On 27 April, a name was finally announced - Louis Arthur Charles.

It was a busy year for the royals, with the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle less than a month later, followed by numerous 70th birthday celebrations for the then Prince Charles, who was pictured at the time cuddling his youngest grandchild.

The christening, on 9 July in the Chapel Royal at St James's Palace, was a chance to see the new family of five together. Princess Charlotte stole the show, telling photographers 'You're not coming' to the family reception.

2019

By May, Louis was no longer the youngest royal baby, as a new cousin, Archie, arrived. And, despite growing rumours of a row between Harry and William, the brothers were seen with their young families at a charity polo match in Berkshire in July. While Meghan held her newborn, Kate was seen gamely chasing after one-year-old Louis as he toddled around the field. At one point he even stole Mum's sunglasses! His cheeky antics had been seen a few weeks earlier at the annual Trooping the Colour parade. For the first time, Louis joined his brother and sister on the Buckingham Palace balcony, waving his arms wildly at the delighted crowds below.

2020