Today, Kate and William broke tradition for the second time in weeks by delaying the release of her birthday portrait until late morning on the big day, rather than at midnight.
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.
In conversation with The Express, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams explained that the delay in releasing suggests Kate s need for time, space and privacy .
Louis, who beams at the camera, is seen lying on his front on a camel blanket in the grounds of the Windsor estate in a newly released image taken by his mother.