Prince William-Kate Middleton's son Louis look adorable in these photos

Prince Louis. Pic/Kensington Palace Instagram

Washington D.C: Ahead of prince Louis's first birthday, doting parents Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, shared a series of adorable pictures of the young royal.

The Kensington Palace posted three pictures and wrote, "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to share three new photographs of Prince Louis ahead of his first birthday tomorrow. The photographs were taken earlier this month by The Duchess at their home in Norfolk."

The three candid shots which were taken by Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge at their residence in Norfolk, finds Louis playing in nature. The young royal can be seen dressed in a Maroon and blue sweater with a playful smile on his face.

The entire world is now waiting to hear the news of the 'Duke and Duchess of Sussex's' first child, whose due date is inching closer. Recently Meghan Markle's mother Doria Ragland flew all the way from Los Angeles to the UK, ahead of the birth of her first grandchild, reported People.

In a statement released by the Kensington Palace in October, Doria expressed happiness over the news of her daughter's pregnancy. "Ms Ragland is very happy about this lovely news and she looks forward to welcoming her first grandchild," the statement read.

Prince Williams and Kate Middleton got married on April 29, 2011, and are proud parents to three children Prince George,5, Princess Charlotte, 3, and Prince Louis who turns 1 today.

Edited by mid-day online desk with inputs from ANI

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