All the Portraits of the Royal Children Over the Years

For fans of all things monarchial, a royal portrait release is an exciting time. And while any Windsor family moment is a fascinating one, there’s a frenzy around royal children snapshots—of George, Charlotte, Louis, Archie, and Lilibet—since they aren’t seen at events quite as often as their parents. The most recent example? An adorable picture of Prince Louis on the occasion of his seventh birthday—sans front teeth!

This latest picture, released by Kensington Palace, shows Prince Louis in a check shirt and gray knit, sitting atop a tree trunk, and grinning to show his tooth gap. The photograph was taken earlier in the month in Norfolk by photographer Josh Shinner. (The same photographer who captured William, Kate, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis in what was the family’s first official Christmas card snap in 2023). The smiley image reflects the cheeky personality of the young Prince—the third and youngest child, who has often been seen dancing and pulling faces at official events like the Platinum Jubilee concert, a Christmas service, and on the Buckingham Palace balcony.

The three Wales children are photographed for major milestones they experience along the year, whether it be for their birthday festivities or christening. The photos are often taken by mother Middleton herself, though a variety of photographers capture the full family moments.

Other portraits over the years have captured the royal children welcoming their new siblings home or slipping on their backpacks for their first day at nursery or school. Another not-to-be-missed event is the family’s yearly Christmas card, which always ranges in setting and style. 2020 saw the Wales family in countryside casual, posed in front of a log pile.

Although the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have stepped down from royal life, they still share some details about their children. For Archie’s first birthday, they posted an Instagram video of the Duchess reading to their baby son, to raise awareness for charity.

Below, see all of the children’s portraits over the years.