Prince Louis of Wales Is His Great-grandfather Prince Philip’s Modern Look-alike

Maria Papakleanthous
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LONDON — The late Prince Philip has a modern look-alike who is none other than his own great-grandson Prince Louis.

In light of Prince Louis’ 6th birthday on Tuesday, his mother, the Princess of Wales, shared a picture on the official social accounts of Kensington Palace that she took of the young royal.

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The post said, “Happy 6th Birthday, Prince Louis! Thank you for all the kind wishes today.”

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In the image, the prince is seen laying on the green grass in a checkered long-sleeve shirt and blue shorts. With a smiley pose, he has a striking resemblance to the young Duke of Edinburgh, who passed away in April 2021 at Windsor Castle, England. The prince’s great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, died Sept. 8, 2022.

BRACKNELL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 07: (EDITORS NOTE: Retransmission with alternate crop.) Prince Louis, accompanied by his parents the Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrive for a settling in afternoon at Lambrook School, near Ascot on September 7, 2022 in Bracknell, England. The family have set up home in Adelaide Cottage in Windsor's Home Park as their base after the Queen gave them permission to lease the four-bedroom Grade II listed home. (Photo by Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)
Prince Louis and Catherine, Princess of Wales at Lambrook School, September, 2022.

The pair share the same smile and facial features — the young royal does not shy away from cameras, often posing with a toothy smile and wrinkled-up eye corners, just like child Prince Philip used to.

FAIRFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales with Princess Charlotte of Wales and Prince Louis of Wales as they walk down the ramp of a C17 plane during their visit to the Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford on July 14, 2023 in Fairford, England. The Prince and Princess of Wales have a strong relationship with the RAF, with the Prince having served with the Search and Rescue Force for over three years, based at RAF Valley in Anglesey. The Prince is Honorary Air Commodore of RAF Coningsby and The Princess is Honorary Air Commodore of the Air Cadets. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Prince Louis has previously been spotted wearing similar attire as his great-grandfather of Greek descent, sporting collared tops layered under sweatshirts, button-up shirts, shorts and blazer suits with ties.

Last year, he was seen trying out archery, looking particularly similar to the Duke of Edinburgh when he played Robin Hood in Germany — where he had spent some of his childhood and teenage years.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Prince Louis of Wales tries his hand at archery while taking part in the Big Help Out, during a visit to the 3rd Upton Scouts Hut in Slough on May 8, 2023 in London, England. The Big Help Out is a day when people are encouraged to volunteer in their communities. It is part of the celebrations of the Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms that took place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Photo by Daniel Leal - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Prince Louis tries his hand at archery while taking part in the Big Help Out, in London, England, 2023.

The youngest of the three kids of Prince William and Princess of Wales, Prince Louis is fourth in line of succession to the throne. His siblings are Prince George of Wales and Princess Charlotte of Wales.

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SANDRINGHAM, NORFOLK - DECEMBER 25: Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince Louis of Wales attend the Christmas Morning Service at Sandringham Church on December 25, 2023 in Sandringham, Norfolk. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
SANDRINGHAM, NORFOLK - DECEMBER 25: Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince Louis of Wales attend the Christmas Morning Service at Sandringham Church on December 25, 2023 in Sandringham, Norfolk. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
LEEDS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Catherine, Princess of Wales smiles as she arrives for her visit to AW Hainsworth on September 26, 2023 in Leeds, England. The Princess of Wales is visiting Leeds and Lancaster to learn more about the textile industry's heritage, sustainable practices and work educating and upskilling young people. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 16: Catherine, Princess of Wales on Centre Court to present Carlos Alcaraz with the Wimbledon gentlemen's singles trophy during day fourteen of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 16, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 16: Catherine, Princess of Wales on Centre Court to present Carlos Alcaraz with the Wimbledon gentlemen's singles trophy during day fourteen of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 16, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)

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