Prince Louis may only be seven years old, but he has already been considered for his very first royal patronage. However, his parents, Prince William and Kate Middleton, turned down the offer in a lighthearted and humorous manner.

A Young Royal Growing Up

Fourth in line to the throne, Prince Louis has been growing up in the public eye much like his siblings. He was last seen in late August attending a church service in Crathie, Scotland, near Balmoral. Now, he has returned to his routine at Lambrook School in Berkshire, not far from the family’s Windsor residence. The family is also preparing to move to a new home nearby.

Although Louis, alongside Princess Charlotte and Prince George, has accompanied his parents at select royal events, he has not yet undertaken any official duties. Certain activities, such as the Wimbledon tennis tournament earlier this year, were still thought to be too much for the young prince.

Louis’s Love for Conkers Sparks a Royal Offer

Despite his age, Louis’s enthusiasm for a traditional British pastime has already attracted attention. During a visit with U.S. First Lady Melania Trump in Windsor last month, Kate revealed that Louis had developed an intense interest in collecting conkers — the seeds of horse chestnut trees, used in a classic children’s game.