Princess Kate Shares Adorable Throwback Photo of Prince Louis for Halloween

The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, shared a charming throwback photograph of Prince Louis to mark Halloween. The image, posted on social media on Saturday morning, shows a one-year-old Louis captivated by a large pumpkin.

In the picture, taken by Kate herself, the young prince, who is now eight, is seen wearing a blue raincoat and red boots. He is pictured bending down, smiling as he engages with the pumpkin.

The caption accompanying the photo read: "Happy Halloween!"

Prince William and Kate, both 44, are known to participate in Halloween festivities. In previous years, the Princess has been seen taking Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis trick-or-treating. Doorbell camera footage from 2022 captured her holding the children's bags as they waited at a door, dressed in costumes. However, the family typically observes the holiday privately to maintain a normal upbringing for their children away from public scrutiny. This marks the first time the couple has publicly acknowledged the holiday.

The image of Prince Louis was met with warm reactions from royal followers. Prince Louis has made several public appearances this year, including celebrating his eighth birthday with a family trip to Cornwall and attending the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow during the summer. During the Games, he was photographed wearing a Welsh bucket hat while watching a cycling event, appearing animated and engaged.

Earlier in the week, Kate, an avid photographer, visited a mental health charity called Dose of Nature in Kew, south-west London. The charity focuses on improving wellbeing through clinical psychology and fostering a connection with the natural world. Kate toured the charity's site and spoke with a former participant who now volunteers as a Nature Guide. The volunteer shared how outdoor experiences had positively impacted his self-confidence and resilience. Kate related to this, stating her own positive experiences with nature and emphasizing the importance of purpose, meaning, and belonging found through such connections.