Prince Louis certainly has made a name for himself; the whole world knows the youngest Wales child namely because of his hilarious antics.
In case you’ve somehow missed them (how?!), let us explain.
During the few royal engagements little Louis has attended, instead of adopting the sombre royal expression we’ve all grown accustomed to, he has been caught sticking out his tongue, crossing his arms, manically laughing, pulling funny faces… you get the idea.
Do we think he’s a ‘naughty royal’? Of course not! Louis is just like any other 8-year-old. And it’s actually funny seeing his antics in such royal, formal settings.
Even his dad, Prince William agreed he was “a very good boy” while visiting the National Federation of the Women’s Institute in September 2025. “He’s a character but he’s a very good boy. He likes to wind his brother and sister up,” he said.
We can’t help but wonder whether the prince will grow out of his cheeky demeanour one day; here’s hoping he doesn’t!
Read on to learn everything you need to know about Prince Louis and to see his funniest and cutest moments…
Will Louis become a prince?
Louis was born a prince, and it’s extremely likely that he’ll hold that title for the rest of his life.
Of course, Louis could also become ‘Prince Louis, Duke of York’ one day.
The Duke of York title is currently vacant after Prince Louis’ uncle, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor gave up his title.
What is Prince Louis’s last name?
Prince Louis doesn’t really have a last name. At the time of his birth, he used Cambridge as a surname of sorts, as his parents’ formal titles were the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
However, now that Prince William and Princess Catherine are formally the Prince and Princess of Wales, Louis, for all intents and purposes, uses Wales as a surname.
How old is Prince Louis now?
Louis is currently 8 years old, born on April 23, 2018.
To celebrate the cheeky prince’s 8th birthday his parents shared a video, writing, “Thank you for all the birthday wishes for Prince Louis. 8 is great!”
Here are the cutest photos of the youngest Wales child…
01
VE Day, 2025
Prince Louis and the rest of the British Royal Family gathered to celebrate VE Day (Victory in Europe). Louis was up to his usual entertaining antics s he lunged to watch the flypast.
He was so excited that he also shared a sweet moment with his mother, Princess Catherine, after the planes went past.
And also with his father, Prince William, as he fixed his uniform. But then pulled faces!
02
April 2025, 7th Birthday
This official portrait of Louis was released in April 2025 in honour of his seventh birthday.
03
April 2025, 7th Birthday
This sweet video was also released!
04
June 2024, Trooping the Colour
Prince Louis was seen doing his signature two-handed wave alongside his parents and siblings on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Colour.
05
April 2024, 6th Birthday
William and Catherine released a new official portrait of Louis on his sixth birthday.
06
December 2023, Christmas Day Service
We have to say little Louis looked quite grown up when he and his family attended the 2023 Christmas Day service at Sandringham Church.
07
May 2023, Big Help Out
During the Big Help Out in May 2023, Louis enjoyed a few roasted marshmallows.
08
May 2023, Coronation of King Charles III
Louis couldn’t hold back several yawns during his grandfather King Charles’ coronation.
09
June 2022, Platinum Pageant
Several photos taken of Louis and his mum while they were at the Platinum Pageant in June 2022 went viral; including this one.
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June 2022, Platinum Pageant
And this one.
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June 2022, Platinum Pageant
Not to mention this one…
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June 2022, Trooping the Colour
Following the Trooping the Colour parade in 2022, the royal family appeared on Buckingham Palace’s balcony to watch a special flypast. But Louis clearly wasn’t impressed…
13
2022, First Day of School
Louis headed off to school for the first time with his parents and siblings — Prince George and Princess Charlotte — in 2022.
14
2019, Trooping the Colour
Even as a one-year-old, Louis had a knack for pulling funny faces.
15
2018, Christening
He slept soundly at his christening in 2018.
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April 2018, Leaving Hospital
The first ever picture of little Louis, taken shortly after his birth in 2018.
