Prince Louis Shows Off New Look in Birthday Portrait

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Prince Louis is now eight years old—and the royal family marked the moment with a fresh portrait showing the young prince looking all grown up.

The Prince and Princess of Wales https://www.instagram.com/p/DXd-EQJDTRu/" rel="" target="_self" title="https://www.instagram.com/p/DXd-EQJDTRu/">shared the annual birthday photo on Wednesday, with longtime photographer Matt Porteous capturing Louis grinning in a blue quarter-zip against a breezy beach backdrop in Cornwall.

Notably, the young royal—once known for his missing front teeth—now appears a little more grown up, with his smile fully filled in.

The post is part of a long-running tradition for Prince William, 43, and Kate Middleton, 44, who release new birthday portraits each year for all three of their children: Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Louis.

The latest snap quickly racked up well-wishes from royal fans, but the family didn’t stop there.

A https://www.instagram.com/p/DXeSadajdvH/" rel="" target="_self" title="https://www.instagram.com/p/DXeSadajdvH/">follow-up post showed a playful montage of Louis in action—splashing into the ocean, sprinting along the sand, digging at the beach, and taking a swing with a bat. “Thank you for all the birthday wishes for Prince Louis,” the caption read. “8 is great!”

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