Prince William reveals Prince Louis' favorite sport ahead of his sixth birthday. According to Prince William, his youngest child, Prince Louis, loves cricket. While working with Surplus to Supper earlier this week, the Prince of Wales casually mentioned his 5-year-old son's interest in the sport. The charity's main goal is to reroute extra food to help those in need.
Based out of the Sunray Cricket Club in Sun-on-TS, England, the event followed Kate Middleton's announcement in a video on March 22nd. William made his first official return to royal duties with this visit. According to Hello magazine, William said, "Lou loved cricket," while chatting with other Surplus to Supper volunteers.
This revelation came just a few days before Louis' 6th birthday on Tuesday, April 23rd, offering a charming window into the royal family's private lives. Kate Middleton, Louis' mother, claims that the youngest member of the royal family has recently shown an interest in another sport. The Daily Mirror reports that during an event in November 2023, the Duchess of Cambridge stated, "Louie, in particular, was mad about rugby," adding that all three of her children love sports.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are well-known for being avid sports fans and have supported their favorite teams by attending several important sporting events in the past. Recently, William was seen enjoying a UEFA Europa Conference League quarterfinal match in Birmingham, England, with their oldest son, Prince George.
During a conversation on sports on "The Good, The Bad, and The Rugby" podcast last year, William mentioned that the team sports environment had a big impact on his upbringing. He stated that he thought it was crucial for students to learn how to lose and win well, adding that these are just two of the many life lessons that they may learn by participating in team sports.
These pictures of King Charles when he was younger give us a unique look into his development from Little Prince to head of the British realm. As the monarch continues his much-awaited reign, come along with us as we travel down memory lane, starting with his time as the endearing Prince of Wales and ending with his accession to the throne on November 14th, 1948, in London's Buckingham Palace.
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and Queen Elizabeth II second welcomed their firstborn son, King Charles. He was heir apparent from birth, having been the firstborn male child of the reigning monarch. He went on to have a close relationship with his younger brothers, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, as well as his younger sister, Princess Anne.
Like many other royal children, Charles was originally educated by private tutors before going to school. As the heir apparent, the young prince first enrolled in BSHA Chum school. After attending Hill House School in West London, he enrolled in the boarding school, Gordonstoun School, in Scotland, in 1956.
The school is renowned for emphasizing character development and outdoor sports, along with an interest in art, literature, and classical music. Charles developed interests in nature and conservation during his school years, which have remained a major emphasis of his life.
Charles defied royal family custom in 1967 by choosing to attend college immediately rather than enlisting in the British military. He enrolled in Trinity College, Cambridge, to study history, archaeology, and anthropology. His involvement in theater and other student organizations, as well as his interest in environmental issues, left a lasting impression on Cambridge.
At Caernarfon Castle in Wales, Prince Charles was formally invested as the Prince of Wales while he was still a student on July 1st, 1969. During the event, he spoke in both Welsh and English and reaffirmed his commitment to Wales and the UK.
Prince Charles progressively started to assume more public roles and represent the monarchy at formal ceremonies. As the heir apparent, he gave speeches, attended events, and had meetings with foreign and domestic authorities.
Charles eventually enrolled in the Royal Air Force College Cranwell to pursue a career in aviation. Later, he would enlist in the Royal Navy, serving on a number of ships and obtaining his helicopter pilot wings.
The media started to become increasingly interested in Prince Charles's personal life in his late teens and early twenties. After dating a number of well-known people such as Deena Sheffield and Camilla Shand (later Parker Bowles), he finally got married to Lady Diana Spencer in 1981.
One of the areas of the future King's personal life that was most studied and examined was his friendship with Princess Diana. Their union, hailed as a fairy tale match between a future king and a stunning young princess, captivated the attention of the world. However, eventually rifts started to appear in their relationship.
