See Photos of Princess Charlotte Throughout the Years as She Celebrates Her 11th Birthday
See Photos of Princess Charlotte Throughout the Years as She Celebrates Her 11th Birthday
Stephanie PetitSat, May 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC
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Princess CharlotteCredit: Samir Hussein/WireImage
The princess is growing up fast!
Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, the second child of Kate Middleton and Prince William, was born on May 2, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital in London. Lottie, as her family calls her, was a joyful addition to the royal family.
"It's very special having a new little girl. I feel very, very lucky that George has got a little sister," Kate shared in the 2016 ITV special The Queen at Ninety.
Now, as the princess continues her education, her family helps her live a normal childhood despite the public attention. Ahead, see photos of Charlotte throughout the years as she celebrates her 11th birthday.
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Royal Baby
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The little princess was wide awake as she rode in a vintage Millson stroller used by the Queen for her younger children, Princes Andrew and Edward, for her July 2015 christening.
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Family of Four
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Charlotte made her Trooping the Colour debut in June 2016, appearing on the famous Buckingham Palace balcony alongside her family.
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Baby Blues
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Charlotte on tour! The Cambridges were out in full force for a September 2016 visit to Canada – and perfectly coordinated their ensembles.
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All Dressed Up
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They had a blast at a children's party for military families during the royal tour...
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Baby and the Balloons
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...with Charlotte particularly excited to check out a pastel-colored balloon arch!
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Wowing Her
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Charlotte celebrated Christmas 2016 with the family by attending church services.
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Sweet Treat
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And she left with a candy cane in hand!
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A Crown of Her Own
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At Pippa Middleton's May 2017 nuptials to financier James Matthews, Charlotte served as a bridesmaid during the ceremony. Big brother George was by her side as a page boy.
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Basket of Joy
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All together now: Aww!
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Pink Princess
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Charlotte returned to the Buckingham Palace balcony for the 2017 Trooping the Colour celebrations, perfectly coordinating with her mom in pink outfits.
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Anything But 'Plane'
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The young princess joined her family for another tour in July 2017, this time visiting Poland and Germany.
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Bouquets and Bows
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Princess Charlotte appreciated the fresh scent of the posy of flowers she was given as the foursome departed Warsaw, Poland, and even took her first royal curtsy, per mom's instruction, as they left.
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First Day of School
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Charlotte posed excitedly in Jan. 2018 before heading off to her first day at the Willcocks Nursery School, a private school in west London. She wore a $150 burgundy Razorbil wool coat by Amaia with stone-colored tights and carried a pink backpack by Cath Kidston.
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Wave Goodbye
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When Prince William brought Charlotte to visit her new baby brother at St. Mary's Hospital on April 23, she turned around on the steps to sweetly — and regally — greet photographers and fans waiting outside.
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Welcome to the Family
Prince Louis and Princess CharlotteCredit: Duchess of Cambridge/PA Wire
Princess Charlotte was ready for big sister duty when Prince Louis arrived, placing a kiss on his forehead in the first official portraits of the baby.
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Royal Wedding
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It may have been Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding day, but Charlotte stole the show as she showed off a big smile and waved to the gathered crowd from the top of the steps of St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
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Check Out the Shoes
She served as a member of the bridal party — and kept the other kids in line.
"She was really sweet," a royal wedding guest told PEOPLE. "There was one girl who wanted to go and she said, 'No you can't go yet. We have to wait until we are asked.' She was really organized!"
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Round of Applause
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Princess Charlotte once again enjoyed the Trooping the Colour celebrations in 2018 alongside cousin Savannah Phillips and brother George.
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Laying in the Grass
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In June 2018, Charlotte stayed close to her mom while cheering on Prince William at a polo tournament.
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The Chase
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But she was up and running when George took off!
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Bridal White
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Princess Charlotte was a bridal party pro again at Princess Eugenie's October 2018 wedding.
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Laugh Out Loud
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In a behind-the-scenes shot by Alex Bramall, Princess Charlotte is seen sitting in front of Eugenie, laughing so hard her eyes are squeezed shut.
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Hello World
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And of course, the little princess showed off her royal wave!
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Tongue in Cheek
Princess Charlotte got cheeky at her parents' charity sailing race in August 2019, sticking her tongue out at her grandfather Michael Middleton (and the entire crowd in the process)!
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School Uniforms
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Royal in uniform! Princess Charlotte showed off her new clothes (and her shy side!) while heading to her first day of school at Thomas's Battersea in September 2019.
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Going Green
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Both Prince George and Princess Charlotte made their royal Christmas debut in 2019, with the little princess demonstrating her curtsy as the Queen passed.
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Cheer On
Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Louis, Prince George and Princess CharlotteCredit: BBC
Charlotte's adorable applause for the U.K.'s first responders in April is best viewed in motion.
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Flower Girl
Princess Charlotte in June 2022Credit: Samir Hussein/WireImage
She left Cardiff Castle in 2022 with a colorful bouquet of flowers in her hands.
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Bullseye!
Princess Charlotte in May 2023Credit: Daniel Leal - WPA Pool/Getty
As the royal family volunteered during 2023's Big Help Out, Charlotte picked up a bow and arrow to test her aim.
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Hair Flip
Princess Charlotte in June 2024Credit: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty
While watching the 2024 Trooping the Colour flypast from the Buckingham Palace balcony, Charlotte showed some very Kate Middleton-esque style.
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Serving Looks
Princess Charlotte in July 2024Credit: Karwai Tang/WireImage
She's also a dedicated tennis fan, accompanying her mother to the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in 2024 to watch the Wimbledon men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic.
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Take a Bow
Princess Charlotte in December 2024Credit: Samir Hussein/WireImage
The princess smiled while holding another bouquet of flowers during Christmas morning service in Sandringham, Norfolk.
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Terrific 10
Princess CharlotteCredit: The Prince and Princess of Wales/Instagram
To celebrate her 10th birthday, William and Kate shared a rare candid photo of their daughter on Instagram.
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British Exit
Princess Charlotte and Kate MiddletonCredit: Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty
Charlotte looked like Kate's mini-me as the mother and daughter rode out of Buckingham Palace after the 2025 Trooping the Colour flypast.
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Are You Seeing This?
Princess Charlotte and Kate MiddletonCredit: Karwai Tang/WireImage
She returned to the 2025 Wimbledon Championships with Kate for the men's singles final between Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, looking engrossed in the match.
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Game Face
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The princess has taken a liking to sports! Here, she watches the women's football final between England and Spain in 2025 with her dad.
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Flower Girl
Princess CharlotteCredit: Samir Hussein/WireImage
At the family's annual Christmas morning service in Norfolk, Charlotte carried around a red bouquet.
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Hello There
Princess Charlotte and Kate MiddletonCredit: Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty
She rewore the stylish brown coat to the 2026 Easter service at St. George's Chapel, at this point an old pro at the traditional royal church service photo opp.
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