Prince Louis has once again captured the spotlight. The youngest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales has sparked conversations among royal fans once again.
On September 9, the royal family released a video in which Catherine, Princess of Wales, announced she had completed her chemotherapy treatment. The video offered royal family followers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the dynamics between parents and children in the royal household, particularly the bond between Princess Catherine and her youngest son, Prince Louis. At the start of the touching clip, Prince William and Princess Catherine are seen walking through the woods with their three children: 11-year-old Prince George, 9-year-old Princess Charlotte, and 6-year-old Prince Louis.
Adored worldwide for his expressive behavior, Prince Louis didn’t disappoint during the Trooping the Colour ceremony today. Known for his animated displays, the young prince was caught on camera scrunching his face while Kate, 42, crouched down to talk to him on a balcony at Horse Guards Parade.
The Prince and Princess of Wales’ youngest child was also spotted yawning at the London event, which typically features more than 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses, 400 musicians, and a flyover of 70 aircraft. Seemingly less interested in the parade, the cheeky six-year-old was even seen tugging on the blinds’ cord while chatting with his mother.
Dressed in a double-breasted blazer, shorts, a crisp shirt, and a tie, Prince Louis couldn’t conceal his expressive facial reactions, much to the amusement of royal fans. At one point, he looked unimpressed, furrowing his brows while staring out of the window with his mouth open.
Prince William participated in the parade on horseback, while the children appeared alongside their mother in a carriage.
Ahead of her appearance, the Princess penned a heartfelt message, thanking the public for their support during her cancer treatment and expressing her eagerness to attend the ceremonial day. In March, Catherine revealed that she was undergoing “preventative chemotherapy” following surgery for an undisclosed condition, and she shared that her treatment would continue for several months. While she is not returning to full-time public duties, she expressed feeling well enough to participate in select engagements.
Kensington Palace also released a stunning new portrait of the Princess, taken at Windsor by Matt Porteous, showing her looking well and reflective. In her message, the Princess expressed her gratitude for the outpouring of support she and William had received, which had helped them through difficult times.
Catherine shared that she is making “good progress,” though she acknowledged that chemotherapy comes with both good and bad days. “On those bad days, you feel weak, tired, and you have to give in to your body’s need for rest. But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well,” she wrote.
She added: “My treatment is ongoing and will be for a few more months. On the days I feel well enough, it is a joy to engage with school life, spend personal time on the things that give me energy and positivity, and begin to do a little work from home. I’m looking forward to attending The King’s Birthday Parade this weekend with my family and hope to join a few public engagements over the summer, but equally, I know I am not out of the woods yet.”
Catherine concluded her message by emphasizing the importance of patience and listening to her body during her recovery. “Thank you so much for your continued understanding, and to all of you who have so bravely shared your stories with me.”
The Princess first announced her diagnosis on March 22 in an emotional video statement recorded at Windsor. She revealed that she had been diagnosed following serious abdominal surgery in January and had already begun “preventative” chemotherapy. The news came as a “huge shock,” and Catherine explained that she and William had been working to process the situation privately for the sake of their young family.
In her message, Catherine also mentioned how difficult it had been to explain the situation to their children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, but reassured them that she is getting stronger every day by focusing on what helps her heal in body, mind, and spirit. William’s support, along with the love and kindness from many, had been a great comfort to the family.
The cancer’s type or stage has not been made public by Kensington Palace, and the palace has asked people not to guess. The Princess had surgery on her abdomen in January, and it was proven that the reason for the operation was not cancer. But tests done after the surgery showed that she had cancer, so she is still being treated.
A week ago, the Princess wrote a letter to the Irish Guards to say she was sorry she missed an important rehearsal for the event and that she hoped to serve them soon.