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Prince Louis' biggest milestones ahead of 5th birthday

The Prince and Princess of Wales's youngest child was born on 23 April 2018

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Prince Louis at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Danielle Stacey
Online Royal CorrespondentLondon
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The Prince and Princess of Wales's youngest child, Prince Louis, will celebrate his fifth birthday on Sunday 23 April.

The young royal was born in 2018 at the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, just like his older siblings, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

While we're yet to see Louis make his royal tour debut, the Prince has passed some incredible milestones.

HELLO! takes a look at Louis' most public moments to date…

Trooping the Colour

Louis stole the show at the 2019 ceremony with his enthusiastic waving and his adorable moment with then-Duchess of Cornwall.

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Louis made his balcony debut in 2019© Getty
Louis made his balcony debut in 2019

The tot, who was 13 months old at the time, looked adorable in a blue and white outfit, previously worn by his father, Prince William, and his uncle, Prince Harry, when they were children.

First words in public

William and Kate's children delighted royal fans when they took part in a Q&A with natural historian and broadcaster, Sir David Attenborough, in 2020.

It was the first time we heard little Louis, then two, speak for the first time in public. See what he had to say…

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First day at nursery

Prince Louis' first day at Willcocks Nursery in Kensington coincided with his third birthday, and mum Kate snapped a photograph of her little boy on his red balance bike to mark his milestone.

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The smiling prince looked ready for his big day in a collared shirt, a navy jumper, blue shorts and a coordinating backpack.

Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Louis truly was the star of the show with his cheeky antics during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations last summer.

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Louis shares a sweet bond with his grandpa Charles© Getty
Louis shares a sweet bond with his grandpa Charles

The royal joined his mother and siblings in the carriage procession at Trooping the Colour, and was spotted having a sweet moment with his grandfather, then-Prince Charles, during the pageant.

First day at school

George, Charlotte and Louis on their first day at Lambrook School© Getty
George, Charlotte and Louis on their first day at Lambrook School

In September 2022, Louis joined George and Charlotte as they started at their new school, Lambrook, following their move to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor that summer.

Christmas Day debut

Louis joined his parents and siblings for the first time at the Christmas Day church service in Sandringham last year.

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Louis made his Christmas Day debut at the age of four© Getty
Louis made his Christmas Day debut at the age of four

And his bond with Charlotte was evident as he chased after his big sister with a big bunch of flowers, as the young royals joined their parents to speak with locals during a walkabout.

Easter Sunday church service

The Prince made his debut at the Easter Sunday church service in Windsor earlier this month.

Prince Louis attended the Easter Sunday church service for the first time this year© Getty
Prince Louis attended the Easter Sunday church service for the first time this year

The Waleses coordinated in blue and navy shades, with Louis donning a blazer, shirt, blue shorts, long socks and a bicycle print tie.

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