Topics: Kate Middleton, Prince Louis, Royal Family, Prince William, Princess Charlotte, Prince George
Kate Middleton has shared a sweet insight into her family life, particularly what her youngest son Prince Louis has been up to recently.
The Princess of Wales and her husband Prince William share three children - Prince George, who turned 12 in July, Princess Charlotte, 10 and Louis, who is seven years old.
And while the nation loves all three of the royal kids, little Louis has truly grabbed the world's attention and hearts with his cheeky faces during public royal appearances.
The youngster has had onlookers in stitches at numerous royal engagements over the years, from hilariously mimicking his older brother to dramatically covering his ears during an RAF flyby.
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During the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in 2022, Louis was spotted putting his hand over his mum's mouth and then sticking his tongue out at her - and fans were obsessed with his adorable antics.
And now, as he continues to grow, Kate has given an update on what his latest autumnal hobby is.
During a joint engagement with American First Lady Melania Trump yesterday (19 September), she revealed that Louis has become obsessed with collecting conkers.
The outing saw Kate and Melania host a group of Squirrel Scouts as they completed nature activities to earn Go Wild badges at Windsor Castle.
The event came after a lavish state banquet on Wednesday evening for US President Donald Trump and Melania, who were making a second state visit to the UK.
The two chatted and spent time with the youngsters, as well as talking to Chief Scout Dwayne Fields, when the princess made the remarks about Louis
She revealed that the seven-year-old has a passion for collecting conkers, which she finds all over their home.
"We keep finding conkers in cupboards, in his bed - conkers everywhere!" Kate said, before adding that Louis even puts the conkers in his toy trucks and plays with them.
And it's not the only hobby that the youngster has taken an interest in, as his dad William revealed in November that he's taken to a particularly loud hobby which can be a nightmare for parents - learning the drums.
According to the Telegraph, while speaking to musicians Ronnie Wood and Mark Knopfler at the Tusk Awards in London, the prince made a joke about Louis' new interest.
He said: "My youngest is learning the drums that’s why I spend my entire life with my fingers in my ears."
Like their parents, all three of Kate and William's kids appear to have a slew of hobbies and talents.
Prince George plays guitar while Princess Charlotte plays piano, making for a very musical family.
British middle-distance runner Keely Hodgkinson told the Telegraph earlier this year that Charlotte is also getting into her sports.
The athlete said: "The Prince told me his daughter is doing the 400 metres at the minute and the hurdles and that she did watch me in Paris."
And in 2023, Kate shared how the 10-year-old also plays rugby and football.
Speaking on Mike Tindall's poscast, The Good, The Bad & The Rugby, Kate said: "Charlotte's playing both the sports now, and it's really good to see youngsters, particularly girls, playing these types of sports now."
