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Prince Louis is coming of age in a new era for the Royal Family. His parents, Prince William and Kate Middleton, are focused on modernizing the monarchy, which impacts how they’re raising their children. Although Louis is fourth in line to the throne after his father and two older siblings, it’s unlikely he’ll ever become king.

Nonetheless, Louis still has a significant role to play within the Royal Family, much like the siblings of previous kings and queens. But is it truly fair for him to always remain in the shadow of his older brother, Prince George? Perhaps it’s time for the Royal Family to consider a bold move—removing royal titles from younger children and allowing them to choose their own paths.

Prince Harry is often remembered as the “spare,” a role that placed him behind his older brother and, according to him, left him feeling unimportant. Growing up in Prince William’s shadow—who was groomed to be king—was undoubtedly challenging, and Harry ultimately chose to step away.

Why Prince Louis might benefit from losing his royal titles The estranged prince has expressed concern that both Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis could face a similar fate, receiving less attention than Prince George, who will one day become king.

William and Kate are reportedly keen to modernize the monarchy and provide a more normal upbringing for their children. But if normalcy is truly their aim, shouldn’t both Charlotte and Louis have the freedom to forge their own futures?