I needed a distraction, today, so I'll share pictures of a 2 year old Prince Louis

[Siwsan]

Today is his birthday. What a cutie. I love the photo of him and his granda.

[Jamastiene]

1. He is adorable.

Thank you for the distraction.

[ehrnst]

3. Seeing Charles express the affection that he so clearly craved from his parents is quite touching.

It shows healing.

[lindysalsagal]

5. I'd like to agree with you, but remember

that he knew the photographer was looking for such shots, and so, let's hope he's really like that all the time.

I'll presume it's a couple of minutes a month type of thing, knowing what tough old buzzards those windsors are.

[ehrnst]

7. I think it's something that's hard to fake, especially getting a two year old to feign that kind of

genuine happiness to see someone.

This, on the other hand is more of what you are speaking of

[Totally Tunsie]

8. ...or this:

Note the joy; note the love!

[Siwsan]

10. I've never been in the Princess Di fan club

That being said, I felt sorry for both of them - married for all the wrong reasons. She had some significant emotional issues that, had they been disclosed, might have put a damper on the whole courtship, and him still carrying a torch for someone else added to the disaster. I'd call the marriage a 50/50 nightmare. He's now happily married to the woman who should have been his first wife. Sadly, I'm not sure Diana would have ever really found happiness with anyone.

In the end, though, I think Prince Charles became a really good father. Much better than his own ever was to him or his brothers.

[Skittles]

12. I really think he changed when Diana died

he ignored his mum's ways and openly held his boys' hands

[AnotherMother4Peace]

6. Sometimes we get a second chance. nt

[Doreen]

4. Ah, adorable!

[Totally Tunsie]

9. Will and Kate certainly produce beautiful children.

Love the Grandpa photo. Looks like real affection to me.

[AllaN01Bear]

11. sez awww.