The Middleton family genes! Royal fans say Prince Louis is a ‘carbon copy’ of his mother after seeing the Duchess of Cambridge as a young girl in a throwback Father’s Day snap
- Duchess of Cambridge shared an image from her childhood for Father’s Day
- Mother-of-three can be seen sitting on her father Michael Middleton’s knee
- Royal enthusiasts pointed out the resemblance between Kate and Prince Louis
A picture of Kate Middleton as a young girl reveals just how much Prince Louis has taken after his mother, according to royal fans.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge yesterday shared a throwback photo of a young Kate sitting on her father Michael’s knee to mark Father’s Day.
Royal enthusiasts rushed to point out the striking resemblance between the duchess and her son, Prince Louis, two, in the comments.
Others said there are clear similarities between Michael Middleton and his eldest grandson.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge yesterday shared a throwback photo of a young Kate sitting on her father Michael’s knee to mark Father’s Day
Royal enthusiasts rushed to point out the striking resemblance between the duchess and her son, Prince Louis, two, in the comments. Pictured, Louis with his father Prince William
One Twitter user wrote: ‘Prince George and Prince Louis totally look like the duchess when she was younger.’
Another said: ‘Prince Louis seems like Baby Kate’, while a third added: ‘Louis really takes after Kate!’
Others also pointed out the uncanny similarity between Prince Louis and his grandfather Michael, with one person writing: ‘Goodness, how much does Louis look like Kate’s dad.’
Royal fans were struck by how much Prince Louis looks like the Middleton side of the family
Earlier a selection of new photographs capturing Louis with his siblings, Prince George, 6, and Princess Charlotte, 5, were also shared by Kensington Palace to mark Prince William’s 38th birthday and Father’s Day.
The family photographs are the latest to be taken by the Duchess of Cambridge, and were captured on Friday in the grounds of their Norfolk country home, Anmer Hall.
The first shows the Cambridge children giggling uncontrollably as they pile on to their beaming dad in joyous horseplay.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge released two photos, both taken by Kate, on Sunday that capture the playful, loving bond between the prince and his children, Prince George, six, Princess Charlotte, five, and Prince Louis, two. Pictured, one of the images shared
One of the images shows William cuddling Louis on his knee while Charlotte and George lark around them. The swing they are sitting on has significance for Father’s Day, too, as it was a wedding present from Prince Charles
The second captures Prince William cuddling Louis on his knee while Charlotte and George stand beside them on a swing, which was a wedding present from Prince Charles.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also released an unseen photo of Prince William embracing Prince Charles as they led royal tributes on Father’s Day.
Prince William is seen pulling his father, 72, in for a hug in the candid snap taken by the Duchess of Cambridge in Sandringham in December last year.
Kate Middleton later shared a third photograph of her husband playing in the garden with their three children to mark Father’s Day and Prince William’s 38th birthday. The photo is the most candid of the lot and shows the Duke laughing as he cuddles all three of his children
The photograph was shared on Instagram this morning to thank royal fans for their well-wishes