Ahead of Halloween, the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince William and Kate Middleton, congratulated their followers on the holiday by publishing a previously unseen archival snapshot on the official Instagram account of the Wales family. In the photo, their youngest son, Prince Louis, is captured at the age of one: the boy is standing in a garden among flowers holding a pumpkin. For the walk, the one-year-old prince was dressed in a dark blue rain jacket and red rubber boots, and his parents captioned the publication with a short wish of «Happy Halloween!».
The Princess of Wales Herself Authored the Snapshot
As indicated in the post's description, the photograph was personally taken by Kate Middleton, making the frame even more personal for royal fans. The archival snapshot, in which Louis appears in a relaxed autumn setting, contrasts with the usual official portraits and emphasizes the family, «everyday» nature of the account. It is precisely such rare frames from the personal archive that traditionally evoke the greatest response from the audience.
Fans' Reaction: «Little Pumpkin»
The publication quickly gathered a stormy reaction: users in the comments called Prince Louis «a little pumpkin» and admired the cute look of the one-year-old boy. The warm reception of the archival photo confirms the steady public interest in the youngest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales, who increasingly becomes a noticeable figure at official royal events and is remembered for his emotional behavior, grimaces, and lively movements.
Who is Prince Louis
Prince Louis Arthur Charles was born on April 23, 2018, at St Mary's Hospital in London and is the third child of Prince William and Kate Middleton. In the line of succession to the British throne, he holds fourth place — after his father, elder brother George, and sister Charlotte. In April 2026, when the boy turned eight, his parents once again shared a new portrait and a holiday video clip with the public, continuing the tradition of celebrating his birthday with publicly available frames.
The Wales Family: Public Life and Children
Prince William and Kate Middleton married on April 29, 2011. In addition to eight-year-old Louis, the couple raises their eldest son George and daughter Charlotte; recently, the couple's eldest son began his studies at Eton College. The family regularly participates in public events — from official receptions and charity visits to sports and cultural events — and the parents periodically publish new photos and videos with their children on significant family dates, maintaining an open and human image of the royal family.
