The Prince and Princess of Wales’s youngest son is given a solo moment in the spotlight as he turns seven – and royal fans, treated to a rare video of the lively little Prince, can see how much he is enjoying it

Louis’s traditional birthday portrait (left),

and preparing to jump down from a tree trunk (top)

He may be the baby of the family, but Prince Louis is growing up fast, as this new portrait shows. Shared to mark his seventh birthday on 23 April, it shows the little Prince flashing a gap-toothed smile for the camera as he poses in jeans, a shirt and a sweater.

The charming new image was captured by photographer Josh Shinner in Norfolk during the Easter holidays and, in a first for one of their children’s birthdays, the Prince and Princess of Wales also shared behind-the-scenes footage of their youngest son taking part in the photoshoot.

SEVENTH HEAVEN

Enjoying his solo moment in the spotlight, Louis is seen playfully running towards the camera and grinning right into it. He also sits on a tree trunk, confidently claiming: “I can jump down from here,” as he stands on another and then leaps off.

“He’s growing up, but he’s obviously still got a great sense of fun, which is enchanting to see,” royal author Ingrid Seward tells hello!.