Britain’s Prince Louis celebrated his eighth birthday on Thursday, with the royal family continuing the tradition of releasing a photo to mark the occasion. The image, posted on the social media accounts of his parents William and Catherine, the Prince and Princess of Wales, shows a smiling Louis wearing a blue quarter zip with his arms folded. “Happy birthday, Louis! 8 today!” reads the caption. Louis is the youngest of the Waleses’ three children and is fourth in line to the British throne.

Prince Louis’s Playful Nature

Louis is known for his cheeky and playful nature. He has drawn attention during public events, such as Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022, when cameras caught him acting out. The then 4-year-old Prince Louis stole the show during the jubilee pageant, displaying some elaborate facial expressions, which ensured he quickly went viral. This year’s photo was taken by photographer Matt Porteous during a family holiday in Cornwall, southwest England, according to PA Media news agency.

Prince Harry’s Call for U.S. Leadership in Ukraine

Meanwhile, Prince Harry, a former British soldier, delivered a passionate plea to the U.S. during a speech at the Kyiv Security Forum. He emphasized that the U.S. has a “singular role” in the Ukrainian conflict, not only because of its power but because America was part of the assurance that Ukraine’s sovereignty and borders would be respected when it gave up its nuclear weapons. Harry, who said he was “not here as a politician” but as “a soldier who understands service,” urged the U.S. to honor its international treaty obligations.

Donald Trump responded to Harry’s remarks by stating, “I think I am speaking for the UK more than Prince Harry … But I appreciate his advice very much.” According to The Guardian, Trump said the Duke of Sussex “is not speaking for the UK.” Harry did not claim to represent the UK in his speech.

Ukrainian Innovations in Drone Technology

A Ukrainian MP, Marian Zablotskiy, revealed how he piloted an FPV interceptor drone from 2,000 kilometers away, demonstrating the country’s technological advancements. He described it as a “historic experiment” and emphasized that this breakthrough could be a “decisive factor in finally stopping the Russian offensive.” Ukrainian drone manufacturer Wild Hornets confirmed Zablotskiy’s involvement and stated its goal to make the remote control system the primary method of drone control, according to The Guardian.