It’s the perfect day for a royal celebration. Princess Charlotte turned 10 years old on May 2, and her parents honored their only daughter with a sweet photograph on Instagram. But this year’s annual photo is a bit different than birthday portraits of the past. According to Sky News, the royals didn’t commission a photographer for the shot, instead, Kate Middleton snapped the pic of Princess Charlotte with her iPhone. It’s another reminder that the royal family is not so different from the rest of us, and parents love to take pictures of their kids when the moment strikes.
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Princess Charlotte Is All Smiles In Her Birthday Photo
The tween looks perfectly gleeful as she smiles enjoying the outdoors in a camouflage jacket. Hitting double digits is quite the milestone, and Princess Charlotte is soaking it all in. Prince William and Kate Middleton share photos of their children online, but solo images are typically reserved for big days like birthdays. Age 9 was likely challenging for Charlotte, and she navigated life while her mother battled cancer. But her doting dad, Prince William, didn’t miss a beat. He kept his children busy and having fun and even took Charlotte and George to the Eras Tour and posed for a selfie with Taylor Swift. What more could a girl ask for?
Royal enthusiast shared sweet birthday wishes with Princess Charlotte. They couldn’t help but notice how much the princess looked like her dad.
“Happy Birthday Princess Charlotte! Looks just like her father,” a fan shared.
This person agreed, writing, “Happy Birthday, Princess Charlotte! Who is clearly her father’s mini-me!!”
Seeing Princess Charlotte in a more casual photo made fans smile.
“Happy Birthday! Love the action girl vibe, girls are tough cookies,” someone pointed out.
This person saw a resemblance between Charlotte and her late grandmother, Princess Diana. “English rose, all over happy birthday, our beautiful Charlotte.”
This story’s featured image is by Jordan Peck/Getty Images.
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