Like Father, Like Son! See How Prince Louis Matched His Dad Prince William

Prince Louis sported a navy gingham button-down for his 2nd birthday portraits — almost identical to the shirt his father Prince William wore six years ago!

Two-year-old Prince Louis is already taking style cues from dad Prince William!

In honor of William and Kate Middleton‘s youngest son’s second birthday on Thursday, Kensington Palace released a series of adorable new photos of Louis on the eve of the prince’s birthday. The photos show Louis (with his hair side-swept!) wearing a navy gingham button-down — almost identical to the shirt Prince William, 37, wore during his Australia tour six years ago.

During William and Kate’s royal tour of Australia and New Zealand in 2014, the royal parents, who also brought along a then 9-month-old Prince George, stopped by the Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia, where they saw the Bilby Exhibit to meet George the Bilby, named after the royal prince himself!

Prince Louis’ photos also show him with his hands covered in bright paint as he does some artwork — depicting his own rendition of the rainbow that signifies support for the U.K.’s National Health Service workers currently fighting coronavirus.

Like millions of children across the U.K., the young royal has been showcasing his artistic skills by making rainbow-colored paintings in support of NHS workers. One of the photos released showed off Louis’ handprint, which he made as part of a stay-at-home art activity alongside his siblings, Prince George, 6, and Princess Charlotte, who turns 5 next month.

The new photo shows Louis wearing the same navy gingham button-down as the images snapped by The Duchess of Cambridge, 38, to celebrate his birthday.

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Louis is growing up to look remarkably like his big brother, Prince George, 7. From their shared famous Cambridge cheeks, shy smile and cool side-swept hairstyles!

“Instagram vs Reality,” they captioned the moment. With that came a note of thanks for those who sent well-wishes to the young royal.

“Thank you for all your lovely messages on Prince Louis’ second birthday!” read the caption. “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to share new photographs of Prince Louis, taken by The Duchess this April.”

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And the one behind the camera is none other than Prince Louis’ mom Kate, who typically takes the photos that are shared publicly of her kids, Prince George, 6, Princess Charlotte, 4, and Prince Louis. From birthday portraits to first day of school photos, Kate has been documenting all of her family’s big moments.

Sharing the photo on Twitter, the duke and duchess wished a Happy Father’s Day to the world’s fathers and grandfathers.

Eagle-eyed royal fans pointed out the stark similarities between the young Prince Louis and his maternal grandfather, Michael Middleton.

Fans took to Twitter to point out the resemblance borne by the youngest Cambridge, who captured the nation’s heart with his cheeky antics during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations earlier this month.

One royal fan, Michelle, tweeted: “Image of Kate’s Dad!”

 

It is not the first time fans pointed out the resemblance of the youngest Cambridge to the Duchess of Cambridge’s father.

Prince Louis’ likeness to his grandfather Michael Middleton has been pointed out before. (Image: GETTY)

Buckingham Palace also released a photo of the Queen with her father King George VI in 1946 in a Father’s Day tribute to royal fans.

The photograph shared on Twitter shows a 20-year-old Queen Elizabeth laughing with her father as they walk among flowerbeds.

It was taken six years before the King’s death and Elizabeth’s ascension to the throne.

Marking the 70th anniversary of the start of her reign, the Queen said earlier this year that “even after 70 years, I still remember [the day] as much for the death of my father”.