Prince Louis steals the show during Royal Carols Christmas broadcast: ‘Look how excited!’

The ‘spare to the heir’ is a well-known royal phrase. It means that any child born after their sibling - the heir - is a second to them or seen as a spare part if something should happen. While there have been many famous spares throughout history including the late Queen's father, King George VI, and her sister, Princess Margaret, the word is now largely tied to Prince Harry's controversial memoir Spare.

Kate Middleton celebrated her 42nd birthday on Tuesday, 9 January surrounded by family and sweet treats made by her three young children. To mark the Princess of Wales's birthday, King Charles and Queen Camilla shared a stunning photo of their daughter-in-law that was taken behind the scenes at the Coronation last year.

It wouldn't be Christmas without never-ending tubs of chocolates, heaving cheeseboards and Buck's Fizz for breakfast, right? But this indulgent diet – combined with the cold weather, biting winds and drying central heating – can play havoc with your skin over the festive season, leaving it looking and feeling dry, dehydrated and dull. Two celebrities whose skin also looks flawless, however, are the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex – and the clue might be in their diets.The skin experts at Sozo Aesthetic Clinic have revealed the top skin-boosting superfoods to add back into your diet now that Christmas is over – and they include some of the royals' favourites snacks.

Kate Middleton was once “left in tears” by now-husband Prince William after he is said to have once let her down last minute back in 2006. Fans of the royals have seen the Prince and Princess of Wales’ romance grow over the past two decades, after meeting as students in 2001. Their relationship blossomed while at the University of St Andrews, but faced much public scrutiny and attention upon graduating in 2005.

Prince Louis made two big public appearances while celebrating Christmas with the rest of the Royal Family this year, and he did so wearing something that he has rarely been seen in up to this point – pants.

Telegraph how Tindall has “filled the void” of Harry’s absence, becoming someone that William can “confide” in.Additionally, the sportsman is seen as an uncle-type figure to the Prince of Wales’ kids, Prince George, 10, Prince Louis, 5, and Princess Charlotte, 8. Tindall was spotted having a sweet moment with George on Christmas Day while the royal family attended a church service at St Mary Magdalene at Sandringham.

From travelling the world to living in palaces, it would be hard to argue that being a member of the royal family didn't come without its perks. But alongside these benefits comes a long list of rules that members of the family must remember and comply with. In terms of fashion and beauty, there are ample style regulations put in place that must be followed at all times.This includes things from no bright nail varnish to female royals not being allowed to take their coats off while in public - no matter the temperature.

King Charles has been seen showing affection to his grandson Prince Louis, which contradicts claims made by Prince Harry. A sweet moment where King Charles kissed Prince Louis has gone viral after Harry claimed his father "never gives hugs". It happened in a new BBC documentary, where Charles was seen with his grandchildren and the Royal Family at a rehearsal ahead of his Coronation.

Photos have emerged of the royal family attending their Christmas Day Service at Sandringham!

The royal family marked Christmas Day by attending the traditional festive church service on the King’s Sandringham estate.

Prince Louis melted hearts as he sweetly held hands with Mia Tindall during the Royal family's traditional Christmas Day walk to church at Sandringham.The young prince was seen wearing tartan trousers and a blue pea coat as he held onto his dad Prince William and Mia Tindall, the oldest daughter of Mike and Zara Tindall. Louis looked thrilled to be walking with his cousin as both had red cheeks from the cold and flashed grins at waiting royal fans.

Prince Louis stole the show during the Princess of Wales' Royal Carols: Together At Christmas, which was shown on ITV on Sunday night, 24 December.The little prince was spotted in a sweet moment that left viewers delighted. His mum, the Princess of Wales hosted a special Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey, focusing on early childhood and thanking those who support the youngest members of society. Earlier this month, Kate Middleton held her Together At Christmas event.

Prince Louis warmed the hearts of viewers on Christmas Eve after stealing the show during the Princess of Wales' Royal Carols: Together At Christmas.

The Royal Family's Christmas celebrations are famously similar to many other families up and down the country - albeit with a few more unique elements thrown in which take their historic German roots into account. While we can expect to see everyone from The King and the Queen to The Prince and Princess of Wales with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis in attendance on the morning walk to St Mary Magdalene Church, what do they get up the rest of the day? The main dinner on Christmas Day is one of the most highly anticipated meals of the year and it’s no secret that we like it to run as smoothly as possible.

The Prince and Princess of Wales enjoy a very close relationship with the Middleton family and often spend part of the Christmas holidays with them at home in Berkshire. Among many exciting family traditions, this year will be extra special for the family following a new addition to the clan in October.

The Princess of Wales shared a touching moment with King Charles in a never-before-seen clip from the Coronation. King Charles and Kate - who he has fondly nicknamed his "darling daughter-in-law" exchanged loving kisses after receiving a warm welcome upon their return to Buckingham Palace following the historic crowning ceremony at Westminster Abbey.The heartfelt moment was caught on camera by a BBC documentary crew, who have been shadowing King Charles and Queen Camilla for the past twelve months.

These genes are strong!

posted a never-before-seen Christmas photo from her childhood via Instagram on Monday — and she looks just like her youngest son, Prince Louis.In the photo, which was taken in 1983, Middleton, now 41, can be seen wearing a blue and white dress covered with a dark blue cardigan while also wearing a colorful beaded necklace. Sitting in front of the future royal, is a bowl and several lit candles while holiday lights twinkle in the background. “Sharing some festive memories this Christmas because #ShapingUs is all about the vital importance of our early years and the role played by those around us in shaping the rest of our lives,” the photo’s caption reads.

Prince Louis was the star of the show at his mum Kate Middleton's Christmas carol service when he tried to blow out a candle. The adorable five year old was seen taking a big breath to put out his candle at the Together At Christmas event, while his mum let out a huge smile.

Christmas is a very exciting time of year for everyone, but especially for children - and it is clear that the youngest royals are no different. Every year the Royal Family spend the festive period at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk and take part in many annual traditions. And while most people across the UK will have to wait until Christmas Day itself to open all their presents, there is a unique exception to the rule for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.The Royal Family follow their Germanic origins around the festive period and take part in a number of traditions that are not typically followed in the UK.