Kate Middleton Shared Some Of Louis’ First Words And Their Surprisingly Strange Source

Believe it or not, Prince Louis is now four years old! It feels like no time at all since Kate and William welcomed their youngest child into the world. If you’ve been keeping tabs on the British royal family, though, you’ll know that a lot has changed since then. But amidst all the drama, one surprising detail about Louis, now fourth in line to the throne, is catching fans’ attention.

Third Baby

Prince Louis is the third child of William and Kate – following his older brother, Prince George, and sister Princess Charlotte. The young boy came into the world in April 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in London. William brought Louis’ two siblings to meet their little brother, and the family then returned to Kensington Palace on the day of the birth.

Royal Welcome

In honor of Louis’ arrival, gun salutes were shot in Hyde Park and at the Tower of London. Elsewhere, in Westminster Abbey the bells rang out and royal family fans rejoiced. Then, four days later his name was announced to the world: Louis Arthur Charles. He also received the official title of His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Cambridge.

Fifth In Line

Now that Charles is King, Louis is fourth in line to the British throne. In front of him are his siblings, George and Charlotte, in second and third place, respectively, followed by William. Interestingly, the fact that Louis is male would have put him ahead of Charlotte in the line of succession in previous generations. However, this rule was removed by the Succession to the Crown Act of 2013.

Unlikely Monarch

In the future, should George and Charlotte have children of their own, they would jump in front of Louis in the line of succession. And this is exactly what Louis has done to his uncle, Prince Harry, who moved down to fifth after the former was born. Nevertheless, it is highly doubtful the world will ever see Louis as the British monarch.