Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Prince and Princess of Wales, have shared a touching video and photograph to mark Prince Louis’s eighth birthday. The release provides a rare and charming glimpse into their family life.

A Cornish Holiday Captured

The video was filmed during a family holiday to Cornwall earlier this month. It features Prince Louis enjoying various activities, including building sandcastles, playing cricket, running on the beach, and swimming in the sea.

Photographer and Portrait Details

Photographer Matt Porteous, who frequently works with the Waleses on family photos, captured the special moments. The accompanying portrait shows Prince Louis smiling while leaning against a boat railing, wearing a blue Boden jumper, with the sea as a backdrop.

Public Reaction and School Life

The release has been met with warm wishes from the public, with many noting Louis’s resemblance to his mother, Kate, and his maturing appearance. Prince Louis is currently a student at Lambrook School in Berkshire, alongside his siblings, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, and is expected to celebrate his birthday with his school friends.

A Family Connection to the Sea

The Easter break in Cornwall highlighted the family’s shared love of the water. Prince William and Kate are both known for their affinity with the sea, with William having surfed and Kate being a proponent of cold water swimming.

Royal Naval History

The birthday celebrations also acknowledge the family’s strong naval history. Prince Philip served as Admiral of the Fleet, King Charles commanded HMS Bronington, and Earl Mountbatten was First Sea Lord.

The release of these images and the video is a touching tribute to Prince Louis and a reminder of the strong family bonds within the British Royal Family.