Prince Louis, the youngest member of the British royal family, has embarked on his educational journey by attending nursery school for the first time.

The adorable three-year-old was captured in a photograph taken by his mother, the Duchess of Cambridge, as he proudly held onto the handlebars of his vibrant red balance bike on Wednesday.

Dressed smartly for his momentous day, Louis followed in the footsteps of his older sister, Princess Charlotte, by joining Wilcox Nursery School.

Situated just a short distance from Kensington Palace, the prestigious nursery carries an annual price tag of £14,000 for full-time attendance.

A spokesperson from the palace expressed the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s delight in sharing this new snapshot with the public ahead of their son’s birthday.

Known for her passion for photography, Kate regularly treats fans to glimpses of her family and children.

Louis posed confidently for his mother while riding a Frog the Tadpole balance bike, which costs £190.

Initially, it was anticipated that he would commence preschool in January of this year.

However, the nationwide lockdown is believed to have caused a delay in his attendance.

During the Christmas break, Kate and William spent time at their Norfolk residence, Anmer Hall, but were unable to return to London until last month due to the lockdown restrictions.

When Prince George, now seven years old, was two and a half, he began his educational journey at Westacre Montessori School in Norfolk.

Similarly, Princess Charlotte joined Wilcox Nursery School at a similar age.

Established in 1964, the renowned London School charges approximately £14,000 per year for full-time enrollment.