Just 43 Photos of Prince Louis Being a Total Icon Over the Years

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Prince Louis is many things, including but not limited to: an icon, a legend, the moment, and one of only several royals who aren't incredibly problematic. But more than anything else, he's a child who knows how to take a good photo. And by that, I mean he sees a camera and immediately starts screaming into the void, which we can all appreciate. So naturally, the time has come to look back at Louis's life in picture, a chaotic and amazing journey that'll immediately make him your favorite royal. But first, some important biographical information:

AHEM! Prince Louis was born on April 23, 2018 and is the third of Prince William and Kate Middleton's children (his older siblings are Prince George and Prince Charlotte). Louis' full name is actually Prince Louis Arthur Charles of Wales, and every single one of those monikers is steeped in meaning. Louis is actually Prince George's middle name and was also the first name of Lord Mountbatten, Prince Charles's godfather. Meanwhile, Arthur is a popular name among the royals (see: King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table) not to mention Prince Charles's middle name. And speaking of Charles, Louis's third name seems like a pretty clear reference to his grandfather, who happens to be King of England.

Anyway, thanks to the fact that he's fourth in line to the throne after Prince William, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis accompanies his parents and siblings (who he's now in school with, btw!) on a lot of royal engagements, leading to a lot of amazing photos. Incoming!

2018

Look at those lil' fingers. Plotting shit from the day he was born.

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2018

Taking a nap in this dusty old lace blanket royal christening gown.

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2018

Post christening service pap pics, because ofc.

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2019

In which Louis has absolutely no time of day for his mother and her antics.

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2019

"Let me out of here, you fools!"

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2019

My face at any given social event.

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2019

Bye.

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2019

How I demand to be carried around henceforth.

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2019

It's called fashion, sweetie.

the duke of cambridge and the duke of sussex take part in the king power royal charity polo day
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2019

When they said there'd be pie at Christmas and lied.

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2020

The face of someone confused about why everyone isn't clapping for him.

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2020

Where can I get this jacket in size "adult woman with no money to spare."

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2022

What we have here is a story in three parts. Part one: despair.

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2022

Part two: concern.

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2022

Part three: screaming into the void.

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2022

"Respectfully, who are you people."

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2022

When you know the whole internet is talking about you.

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2022

Not today, Catherine.

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2022

If you're not matching your older brother on your first day of school, what are you even doing?

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2022

Yes, this is indeed a pic of Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis starting at the Lambrook School. No, the prince does nawt look happy about it.

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2022

It's giving...chic pilgrim?!?! But I...love it?!?!? Help.

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2023

This matching Easter Sunday 'fit with mom? *Chef's kiss*

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2023

In Prince Louis we trust 😭😭😭.

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2023

Just an icon doing icon things!

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2023

Aww, look at Louis and his big sis Charlotte at King Charles's coronation.

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2023

Another cute sibling moment just because!

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2023

Prince Louis is totally giving leader during his visit to the Royal International Air Tattoo, aka the world's largest military air show. Bet ya didn't know you would also be getting a cultural lesson here too, huh?

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2023

In which the young royal thinks about his impending first day of school...

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2023

Looks like Louis and Mia took a trip to the Giggle Factory.

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2023

Brb, sending my wish list the old-fashioned way.

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2023

Perhaps he's mid-sneeze?

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2023

Even if he's blowing candles during Christmas service, this kid is a whole mood.

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