The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to make a key decision on Prince Louis' birthday next month.
Prince Louis, the royal couple's youngest child, turns six on April 23.
Prince William and Princess Kate usually release a new photo of their children on their birthdays.
In recent years, the Princess of Wales has taken the snaps of the young royals.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to make a key decision on Prince Louis' birthday next month.
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This includes the most recent birthday photo of Prince Louis in a wheelbarrow in April 2023, which was shared to mark his fifth birthday.
However, Princess Kate suffered a backlash last week over editing a Mother's Day picture of her alongside Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
The backlash to the photo has sparked doubt over whether Kate and William will continue the tradition of releasing new photos of their children to mark their birthdays.
It has also cast doubt over whether Kate will continue to take the photos or will instead choose to hire a professional photographer.
Princess Kate suffered a backlash last week over editing a Mother's Day picture of her alongside Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
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An aide told the Sunday Times: "They appreciate the public’s love and affection for their children and know there is a public appetite to see them on their birthdays."
They added there was no "firm decision" on whether the Princess of Wales will continue to take the photographs.
The decision will be made after Princess Kate's return to royal duties.
According to reports Kate has not ruled out making a return on Easter Sunday during the Royal Family's traditional walk to church.
Kate is not expected to return to public duties until the week beginning April 15.
Kate is not expected to return to public duties until the week beginning April 15.
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Princess Kate could join the family at the annual Easter Matins service at St George’s Chapel on Easter Sunday.
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Kate's children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis return to school on April 17.
But Princess Kate could join the family at the annual Easter Matins service at St George’s Chapel on Easter Sunday.
A Palace source said there had been no confirmation either way regarding the Princess of Wales's potential public appearance.
Last week, Kate issued a statement apologising for editing the first official photograph released of her since undergoing abdominal surgery in January.
