Kate Middleton looks just like Prince Louis in throwback photo from her childhood

The Cambridge family has won over fans’ hearts for their kind services and their children’s adorable moments over time.

While many fans believe that Prince George is the spitting image of his father Prince William, some of them are certain that Prince Louis has taken strong genes from his mother, Kate Middleton.

The Duchess of Cambridge – in a rare throwback picture from her childhood – looks just like her youngest son Prince Louise.

The throwback image was shared on the official Kensington Royal Instagram account to mark Father's Day back in June 2020.

Kate posted the photo of herself sitting on Michael Middleton's knee, dressed in a checked shirt and jeans, and wearing plaits in her hair. The royal couple also shared a photo of William with Prince Charles, which had been taken by Kate in December.

Fans were quick to notice the resemblance and commented Kate's likeness to her youngest son. "Is that Louis or mama?" wrote one internet user. While another added, "Looks just like Louis!"

Kate, 40, has reportedly said more or less the same thing herself. "Everyone always comments on how Louis is the spitting image of Kate," a friend of Kate's told PEOPLE.

"She loves it and thinks it’s very sweet, she often jokes that he’s the only one of her kids who actually looks like her!," her friend added.