Prince Louis has missed out on a new role after Princess Kate and Prince William declined an offer for their youngest child to become an honorary patron of a British competition.
The World Conker Championships reached out to the royals regarding the role for Prince Louis after hearing about his interest in conkers.
The Prince and Princess of Wales declined the offer as Prince Louis is still over a decade away from being a working member of the Royal Family.
A Kensington Palace spokesperson told the Telegraph: "We really appreciate the invite but currently Prince Louis is 'conker-trating' on his studies."
Prince Louis has missed out on a new role after Princess Kate and Prince William declined an offer for their youngest child to become an honorary patron of a British competition.
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It comes after Princess Kate revealed Prince Louis had developed a love for conkers.
She said on a recent royal engagement: "We keep finding conkers in cupboards, in his bed – conkers everywhere!"
Over the weekend, it was reported that King Charles had come to the rescue of the World Conker Championships by providing hundreds of chestnuts to organisers facing a critical shortage.
Windsor Castle dispatched a parcel containing more than 300 conkers, securing the future of the World Conker Championships just as the tournament approached.
It comes after Princess Kate revealed Prince Louis had developed a love for conkers.
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Committee member St John Burkett expressed delight at receiving the royal contribution.
He said: "It was a real joy to have conkers sent to us this time.
"The Windsor Castle delivery was of really good quality. They were fantastic, they were the ones that really ensured we could go ahead."
Organisers had feared cancellation after collectors struggled to find suitably large chestnuts for competition use.
Windsor Castle dispatched a parcel containing more than 300 conkers, securing the future of the World Conker Championships just as the tournament approached.
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However, improved weather alongside generous donations from across Europe resolved the crisis.
The chestnuts were gathered from the castle's grounds and forwarded through the palace's public relations office.
Mr Burkett added: "We are extremely grateful, and can already say a conker from Royal Windsor will win the final, as we have reserved them to be used in the finals."
The tournament took place on Sunday in Southwick, Northamptonshire, in front of approximately 2,000 spectators.
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