Prince Louis may make his Wimbledon debut this year at the age of seven, potentially breaking with the family tradition established by his older siblings.
Princess Charlotte and Prince George were both eight years old when they first attended the prestigious tennis tournament at SW19.
The youngest Wales child has never attended Wimbledon, with speculation suggesting his young age has been the reason for his absence.
Prince William and Princess Kate appear to have maintained an age limit for the sporting event, though Louis is now approaching the threshold his siblings crossed for their inaugural appearances at Centre Court.
Prince Louis tipped to break tradition followed by George and Charlotte.
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The Princess of Wales revealed during a 2023 Wimbledon appearance that Louis was "very upset" to be left out, whilst both Charlotte and George attended the tournament without him.
However, the young royal has found his own way to engage with the sport from home.
Kate shared with a young ball boy named Joel that Louis had been practising his ball boy skills, even mimicking the serious stance of the professionals.
"He tries to practise the standing and staying serious, like us," Joel said, describing Louis' dedication to perfecting the role despite his absence from the actual tournament.
Princess Charlotte and Prince George in the Royal Box at Wimbledon in 2023.
PARoyal fans are expressing their excitement on social media about the prospect of Prince Louis attending Wimbledon this year. One supporter wrote: "Looking forward to Wimbledon this year since Prince Louis might make his debut this year."
The anticipation amongst royal watchers reflects the established pattern within the Wales family, where tennis tournament attendance has become a notable milestone for the children.
Louis' potential first appearance at the championships would mark another significant moment for the seven-year-old, who has already demonstrated his enthusiasm for the sport through his home practice sessions.
Prince Louis' connection to Wimbledon extends beyond his anticipated debut, having received a special gift from tennis legend Stan Smith in 2019.
Prince Louis pictured on VE Day in 2025.
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Kate and Pippa at Wimbledon in 2024 with Princess Charlotte.
GettyThe tennis player presented a pair of his signature Adidas shoes to the then one-year-old prince, with the left shoe inscribed "To Louis, from Stan Smith."
Stan Smith had spotted Kate wearing his famous trainers and subsequently sent pairs to all three Wales children.
The tennis legend revealed in a 2021 GQ interview that he had also gifted shoes to Princess Charlotte and Prince George, making Louis part of an established tradition even before his potential first tournament appearance.
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