Prince Louis Celebrates First Birthday with Adorable Portraits

Kensington Palace has released a new set of official portraits to celebrate Prince Louis' first birthday.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared the stunning pictures, which were taken by the Duchess herself earlier this month at their Norfolk home, Anmer Hall.

The photographs show little Louis playing in the garden, with his rosy cheeks matching his red jumper covered in bits of greenery.

In the third picture, Louis looks precious in a blue jumper with a dog motif.

The youngest royal is fifth in line to the throne and was born on April 23, 2018, on St George's Day.

He bears a clear resemblance to both his older brother, Prince George, and his father, Prince William, when they were a similar age.

The family's Christmas card last year featured a picture of Louis sat smiling on his mum's lap as part of a family portrait.

Kate, who has certainly mastered the art of photography, took the adorable pictures herself.

With perfect lighting and a gorgeous background, these new portraits of Louis could easily have been taken by a pro.

Royal watchers will no doubt be pleased with these snaps, as the last time fans were treated to a picture of the royal baby was on the Cambridge family's Christmas card.

During a visit to a children's center in March, Kate revealed that Louis, then about 11 months old, was an active child who enjoyed bombing around on a walker.

“He just wants to pull himself up all the time.

He's got these little walkers and is bombing around on them,” she told a fellow parent.

Louis' birth was a joyous occasion for the royal family, and he made his debut in Kate's arms as his proud parents showed him off to the world on the steps of the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London, just hours after he was born.

The youngest grandchild on his dad's side of the family, Louis will soon be joined by a cousin, as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are about to welcome their first baby.

Louis' birthday is a significant milestone for the young prince, and the pictures released by Kensington Palace show just how much he has grown in his first year.

The official portraits capture Louis' playful nature and his love for the outdoors.