Luxembourg's Prince Francois is just like Prince Louis as he celebrates his second birthday – all the photos


Francois is the youngest child of Hereditary Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Duchess Stephanie


Split image of Hereditary Duchess Stephanie holding Prince Francois and Prince Louis© Alamy / Getty
Matthew MooreSenior Evening Writer
March 26, 2025
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Prince Francois will turn two on Thursday, and the young Luxembourg royal had some pre-celebrations to remember as he was celebrated by his family.

A series of intimate snaps, captured by photographer Sophie Margue, were shared before the big day, and the young prince had a day to remember as he tucked into a giant cake that was topped with toy trains. He even showed off his new tricycle.

In fact, the youngster reminds us of when Prince Louis rode a bright red bike in a picture posted by his mother, the Princess of Wales, to mark his third birthday.

Scroll down to see the sweetest photos from the day…

© Sophie Margue

Tricycle

Francois looks to be the spitting image of Britain's Prince Louis in this sweet photograph. The youngster clearly enjoyed his wooden tricycle as he wheeled himself around the family's expansive garden.

© Sophie Margue

Francois's cake

It appears the little tyke is a fan of trains, with his gorgeous cake featuring a fondant train on the top. It was carrying the number two behind it. How sweet!

© Sophie Margue

Cake or toy?

Little Francois couldn't make up his mind whether he wanted to tuck into the cake or play with the stunning train that adorned it.

© Sophie Margue

Time to eat

Francois didn't want to wait to blow out the candles on the stunning creation, with the royal prince already seen getting his hands on the cake!

© Sophie Margue

Family moment

Guillaume, Charles, and Stephanie were the pictures of joy as Francois smiled for his birthday photos.


© Sophie Margue

Family farm

Francois was joined by his older brother, Prince Charles, and father, Hereditary Duke Guillaume, in their back garden, but there was another family member on full display – their chicken, which Francois looked utterly enchanted by.

© Sophie Margue

All of the family

In a sweet follow-up snap, the family is joined by mother, Hereditary Duchess Stephanie. Francois was the centre of attention, with Charles even placing his hand on his younger brother.

© Sophie Margue

Exploring

Francois took fashion inspiration from his father, with the duo both wearing navy jumpers. But while Guillaume wore tan trousers, little Francois had the sweetest pair of dungarees on.

© Sophie Margue

Sweet bond

Stephanie absolutely doted on her young son in this sweet photo.

The youngster's birthday comes shortly after his older brother marked a major milestone. Last week, the five-year-old was taken for his first royal engagement, the inauguration of a school named in his honour.

Charles was seen cutting the ribbon at the event and joining his parents for a tour of the facilities, taking great interest in a painting of a train on the wall.

Charles enjoyed a major moment last week

The future heir to the throne was dressed smartly for his first official outing, wearing a maroon jumper and brown trousers. A particularly sweet moment saw the future heir in his father's arms as they unveiled a plaque confirming the school's name.

The youngster was also seen receiving gifts from students at the school and signing his name in the school's registry book.

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