British royal family releases first official photographs of Prince Louis

LONDON - Britain's royal family released the first two official photographs of newly born Prince Louis on Sunday, one of which shows him being held by his sister Princess Charlotte, aged three.

Louis, who is fifth in line to the British throne, was born on April 23 weighing 8lbs 7oz (3.83 kg).

Both the photographs were taken at Kensington Palace by Kate, the children's mother and wife of Prince William, Queen Elizabeth's grandson.

The first photograph, which the palace said was taken on April 26, shows Louis propped up against a white cushion, wearing a white jumper and trousers.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to share two photographs of Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

The Duchess took this photograph of Prince Louis on 26 April. pic.twitter.com/re1Cd4aDRk

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 5, 2018

The second photograph, taken on May 2, Charlotte's third birthday, shows the princess holding her sleeping younger brother affectionately.

The Duchess captured this image of Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis on 2 May – Princess Charlotte's third birthday. pic.twitter.com/LnbdODB7T4

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 5, 2018

Due to a 2013 change in the law, Charlotte is the first British princess for whom the arrival of a younger brother does not mean being demoted down the line of succession.

Palace officials said Louis would not join the rest of his family at the May 19 wedding of his uncle, Prince Harry, to US actress Meghan Markle. — Reuters