Prince Louis, the youngest child of Prince William and Princess Catherine, is set to embark on his first royal tour abroad as he approaches his seventh birthday. Princess Catherine recently expressed her desire to take Prince Louis, along with Prince George and Princess Charlotte, on a trip to Australia or New Zealand.
The Princess of Wales has discussed the importance of travel in broadening children's experiences and connecting with foreign cultures. She stressed the value of combining official royal engagements with more personal experiences so that children can meet people and really explore a new country. This idea of balancing official duties with personal exploration fits with Catherine's desire for future royal tours.
Noting that Prince George and Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis's older siblings, have been on royal tours since they were very young. George toured Australia and New Zealand when he was just nine months old, and Charlotte toured Canada when she was just over a year old. Prince Louis' cousin Prince Archie has royal experience, having traveled to South Africa when he was just a few months old. This shows a pattern of early international travel in the royal family.
Prince William and Prince Harry both traveled abroad at a very young age. Catherine's comments suggest a strong desire to take their children to Australia and/or New Zealand. The video notes that no official announcement has been made and that Prince Louis' first tour is still pending. Given the royal family's significant travel history, it is likely that Prince Louis, like many other royal children before him, will soon experience his first international tour. The anticipation surrounding the event makes it a big moment for both the royal family and royal watchers around the globe.