Prince Louis, the youngest son of Kate Middleton and Prince William, received a “priceless” gift from tennis legend and 1972 Wimbledon champion. Known for his adorable moments, the cheeky Prince recently stole the spotlight during Trooping the Colour, where his cute poses brought joy to his mother, who is battling cancer.
In 2019, Stan Smith, the Wimbledon men’s singles champion, presented Kate with Adidas Stan Smith shoes for Prince Louis while in the Royal Box at Wimbledon during the Men’s Singles Final.
Will Prince Louis wear the trainers?
Royal author Phil Dampier speculated in an interview with The Sun that the athletic shoes might remain brand-new and unused in Louis’ wardrobe. Meanwhile, Royal analyst Ingrid Seward described them as “priceless”.
According to Dampier, Louis is unlikely to wear the trainers because of their significant value. “He won’t be aware of their historical significance himself, but as a teenager, I’m sure he will cherish them,” he said.
Reportedly, Prince Louis may have outgrown the footwear, as they were gifted in 2019, as per the Express.
Phil highlighted the historical importance of the shoes, noting that Adidas Stan Smiths were a fashion icon in the 1970s and were considered a classic design even before Nike entered the market.
Meanwhile, another Royal observer cited by The Mirror speculated that it’s only a matter of time before Prince Louis and his siblings grace the Royal box at Wimbledon, given Kate’s passion for tennis. “I’m sure he will meet Stan there one day,” the observer added.
Prince Louis receives an expensive gift from Uncle Harry
This isn’t the only impressive gift Prince Louis has received. His uncle, Prince Harry, reportedly gave him a first edition of A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh book during his christening.
Despite the sentimental value of the gift, Royal author Phil Dampier expressed doubts to The Sun that Louis has thoroughly explored that specific copy due to its high cost. “It was thoughtful of Harry to give this precious book to Louis, but I expect he also has a cheaper version to read properly,” he said. According to Dampier, Prince William and Kate wouldn’t want Louis to damage the pages of the expensive book as he reads through it.