How cheeky birthday boy Prince Louis won the hearts of a nation. CLAUDIA CONNELL celebrates six years of charming fun - and laughter - as the youngest Wales blows out his candles...

Cute, confident and cheeky, the little boy has become a firm favourite with royal fans around the world, his presence guaranteed to liven up any occasion.

Another Spencer girl got married on this day... and HER groom was already at the heart of Buckingham Palace!

The ties between the Spencers and the Monarchy go back centuries. Even today, they claim royal descent over such a period, they make the Windsors look like arrivistes.

After a sketch of Meghan Markle was spotted behind Prince Harry during his Travalyst Zoom meeting, another angle shows a sweet childhood photo of the young royal embracing Princess Diana

Footage from the Duke's Zoom AGM of his eco-tourism company Travalyst revealed the touching framed photo of a young Harry embracing his mother, the late Princess Diana, while on holiday.

Prince Harry shows off framed sketch of Meghan Markle by artist who previously revealed how Duchess' assistant requested some of her prints

Prince Harry has showcased a sweet tribute to his wife, Meghan Markle, during a surprise appearance by video link at the annual general meeting of eco-tourism firm Travalyst.

Did Meghan delay releasing her pictures after Kate's cancer diagnosis? Duchess of Sussex visited an LA Children's Hospital just hours before the Princess of Wales revealed her condition - but didn't release the photos for a week-and-a-half

The former Suits star showed off her acting skills while reading to children during a 'Literally Healing' session at the hospital on March 21.

Meghan Markle chooses one of her favourite children's books, about a female engineer, for 'Literally Healing' session at LA Children's Hospital - after first reading it at Invictus Games

The Duchess, 42, made the visit to read to patients at Children's Hospital Los Angeles on March 21st, and once again chose to read Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty.

Meghan Markle reads books to youngsters at Los Angeles Children's Hospital on Royal-style visit - as questions remain over whether she and Harry will return for Invictus Games speech next month

Meghan, who was seen showing off her acting skills while reading to kids at a Los Angeles children's hospital in newly-released photos, has not returned to Britain since the late Queen's funeral.

Meghan Markle channels spring with a £2,776 floral Oscar De La Renta dress and £595 Aquazzura pumps as she reads to kids at Children's Hospital Los Angeles

The mother-of-two, who lives in Montecito, added a touch of springtime joy to her outfit and donned a chic flowery $3,490 (£2,776) Oscar De La Renta silk-chiffon landscape shirt dress.

Meghan Markle shows off her acting skills as she excitedly reads to kids during a 'Literally Healing' storytime session at Children's Hospital Los Angeles

The Duchess of Sussex, 42, who lives in Montecito with Prince Harry and their two children, Prince Archie , four, and Princess Lilibet, two, visited the hospital on March 21, when she led a 'Literally Healing' session.

'The King and Prince William now face a serious problem' - Why Meghan's new lifestyle brand is a ticking timebomb for the Royal Family, writes TOM BOWER

We've been told that Meghan's syrupy new lifestyle brand 'will reflect everything she loves - family cooking, entertaining and home decor'. But it is better described as a timebomb.

Annus Horribilis 2024: How Kate Middleton cancer announcement is Royal Family's latest blow this year after King Charles's diagnosis and Prince Harry's ongoing estrangement - 32 years after Queen Elizabeth II's famous speech

Some 32 years after Queen Elizabeth II's 'annus horribilis', the Royal Family is facing what could become its gravest crisis since the 1936 abdication of Edward VIII amid a barrage of bad news.

Harry 'will be devastated' that Kate Middleton has cancer: Prince and Meghan's message to the Princess of Wales was 'lovely' but it would be 'a distraction' if he returned to UK, say royal experts

Biographer and historian Hugo Vickers believes the California couple should stay in the US for now to aid the future queen's cancer fight and recovery.

Harry 'will be devastated' that Kate Middleton has cancer: Prince and Meghan's message was 'lovely' but it would be 'a distraction' if he returned to UK, say royal experts

Biographer and historian Hugo Vickers believes the California couple should stay in the US for now to aid the future queen's cancer fight and recovery.

Harry and Meghan's message to Kate Middleton was 'lovely' but it would be 'a distraction' for William's brother to return to the UK to 'help them out' says royal insider as prince stays in California

Biographer and historian Hugo Vickers believes the California couple should stay in the US for now to aid the future queen's cancer fight and recovery.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markels' royal-style engagement hours before Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis was announced

Questions will now be asked if the pair will fly back to the UK to show support their sister-in-law.

Duke and Duchess of Sussex give speech at The Kinsey Collection which showcases black art and history

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were pictured speaking at the Kinsey African American Art and History Collection's event at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles yesterday.

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Meghan Markle calls in top photographer for a glamorous photoshoot of Archie and Lilibet

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: The photo-shoot, at Prince Harry and Meghan's mansion in Montecito, coincided with the launch of Meghan's lifestyle and cookery brand, American Riviera Orchard.

Picture agency flags ANOTHER photo of the royals as Prince Archie's christening snap is said to have been 'digitally enhanced' despite photographer's denial

Prince Archie's official christening photograph, featuring a proud Duke and Duchess of Sussex, is the latest royal image to be dragged into the photo manipulation saga.

Harry and Meghan face hypocrisy row as it emerges snap from her second pregnancy was doctored - after allies waded into Kate's photoshop furore

Appearing on the Private Passions podcast in 2022, Mr Harriman, who is based in London, discussed how the willow tree in the background of the portrait had been added to the photo later.

Harry and Meghan face hypocrisy row as it emerges snap from when she was pregnant with Archie was doctored - after allies waded into Kate's photoshop furore

Appearing on the Private Passions podcast in 2022, Mr Harriman, who is based in London, discussed how the willow tree in the background of the portrait had been added to the photo later.

Harry and Meghan face hypocrisy row as it emerges snap from when she was pregnant with Archie was doctored - after allies waded into Kate's photoshop furore

Appearing on the Private Passions podcast in 2022, Mr Harriman, who is based in London, discussed how the willow tree in the background of the portrait had been added to the photo later.