8 things you didn’t know about Prince Louis – including the £8k gift he’s NOT ALLOWED TO USE and why he’s always in shorts.k

8 things you didn’t know about Prince Louis – including the £8k gift he’s not allowed to use & why he’s always in shorts

Scroll down to find out why Prince Louis always wears shorts

PRINCE Louis is the cheeky youngster loved for his comical facial expressions at Royal events. 

His antics have awarded him national treasure status and fans love to see what capers he’ll get up to next.

Here we take a look at the eight things you didn't know about Prince Louis


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Here we take a look at the eight things you didn’t know about Prince LouisCredit: PA

From his favourite hobby to a lavish gift he received from Prince Harry, to his surprisingly 'normal' breakfast and his famous godparents
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From his favourite hobby to a lavish gift he received from Prince Harry, to his surprisingly ‘normal’ breakfast and his famous godparentsCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd

We all recognise the Royal child, but how much do you really know about him?
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We all recognise the Royal child, but how much do you really know about him?Credit: Getty
As the youngest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales turns six today, we take a look inside his life and reveal eight things you may not know about him…

Baby’s arrival: All about the birth 

The third child of Prince William and Kate – Prince Louis Arthur Charles – was born at 11:01am on 23 April 2018, weighing 8lbs 7oz.

Louis was born in April and has six godparents, including a nightclub owner
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Louis was born in April and has six godparents, including a nightclub ownerCredit: PA:Press Association
Kate gave birth to the little darling in the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington.

Louis, who is now fourth in line to the throne, was swaddled in the same blanket Kate used for George and Charlotte as babies.

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He was given six godparents – Nicholas van Cutsem, Guy Pelly, Harry Aubrey-Fletcher, Lady Laura Meade, Hannah Carter, and Lucy Middleton – including a nightclub owner, one of William’s oldest friends and a cousin of Kate’s, who works as a solicitor in London.

Ride on: His fun hobby

Like many children his age, Louis loves to zip about on his bike or scooter.

Kate revealed that Louis loves to zip ride around on his bike
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Kate revealed that Louis loves to zip ride around on his bikeCredit: The Duchess of Cambridge
Back in autumn 2020, Kate shared an update on her youngest child during a phone call with four-year-old Mila – a finalist from the Duchess’ Hold Still photography project.

Kate told the little girl: “Louis has got so big now, he’s very quick running around and he’s on his little scooter as well.

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Dig this: Even a Prince loves farm life 

Not only does he love bikes and scooters, but he also enjoys watching diggers and tractors at work.

William also explained that Louis loves diggers and tractors
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William also explained that Louis loves diggers and tractorsCredit: AFP
During a talk with Lloyd Graham from construction company Keltbray, Prince William revealed: “The children, especially Louis, would love to come and watch that, to see the diggers, they love it.”

William also spoke of Louis’ love of farm life, as he said of a half-term holiday: “We’ve been lambing with the children this week.

More about Prince Louis

WITH his cheeky grin and playful nature, Prince Louis has certainly made his mark on the Royal family.

The royal is the youngest son of the Prince and Princes of Wales and like his siblings, has an impressive title.

Kate and Prince William’s youngest child holds the formal title of His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Wales.

Before his father was made Prince of Wales upon the death of his grandmother The Queen, he was known as His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Cambridge.

Another title he bears is His Royal Highness Prince Louis of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

“Louis loves the tractors. They love seeing the lambs and feeding the lambs.”

Beet it: His favourite vegetable revealed

While many small children will turn their nose up at vegetables, it turns out that little Louis is a big fan, in particular of beetroot.

The famiyl grow their own vegetables and Louis' favourite is beetroot
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The famiyl grow their own vegetables and Louis’ favourite is beetrootCredit: AFP
During a TV Christmas special, Kate told TV chef Mary Berry that the family grow their own vegetables, as she noted: “We’ve got carrots, beans, beetroot – a massive favourite – Louis absolutely loves beetroot.”

Inspired by Louis’ love of the vegetable, Mary even made a beetroot and chocolate cake during the programme, A Berry Royal Christmas.

The much-loved TV personality then said on the show: “I want to create a recipe with the young Prince in mind.”

Super cereal: Louis’ surprisingly normal breakfast

Despite having chefs to cater their meals, it seems Louis likes a very normal bowl of cereal in the morning.

While Louis loves baking cakes, it has also been confirmed that he loves cereal for breakfast
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While Louis loves baking cakes, it has also been confirmed that he loves cereal for breakfast