Prince Louis' recent sixth birthday has brought an end to a cherished royal tradition that has spanned generations, signaling a departure from the customary celebrations observed within the royal family.
Traditionally, the royal family has commemorated the birthdays of its members with the release of a special portrait photograph, capturing the milestone moments for posterity. However, this year, observers were met with disappointment as no such image surfaced on the official page of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Furthermore, there was a notable absence of any images shared with the press on the occasion, leaving royal watchers perplexed and disillusioned.
Given the anticipation surrounding the occasion, it was widely expected that Prince William and Kate Middleton would honor their youngest son's birthday with the customary release of a photograph, despite recent controversies, including the manipulated Mother's Day picture.
However, amidst Kate's ongoing health battle following her diagnosis with cancer during post-operative tests for her major abdominal surgery, the situation remains uncertain. It is unclear whether the Duchess of Cambridge was able to uphold the private birthday tradition she had previously mentioned.
In a one-off special episode of "A Berry Royal Christmas" in 2019, Kate shared her fondness for baking cakes for her children's birthdays, describing it as a cherished tradition. She revealed her enthusiasm for staying up until midnight, indulging in copious amounts of cake mix and icing to create the perfect confectionary delights for her loved ones.
As Prince Louis' birthday passes without the customary photograph release and amid Kate's ongoing health concerns, the absence of the traditional celebration marks a poignant departure from the established norms within the royal family.
