Overview

• Princess Charlotte turned 10 on May 2, 2025, marking the occasion with a portrait reflecting her adventurous and confident personality.
• She is the first female royal to retain her place in the line of succession under the 2013 reforms, holding her position as third in line to the throne.
• Charlotte shares a particularly close bond with her grandfather, King Charles, who has been spending more time near her family at Windsor Castle.
• Prince William and Princess Kate are actively working to shield Charlotte from the challenges of the 'spare' role, drawing lessons from Prince Harry's experiences.
• Observers praise Charlotte's natural poise and grace at royal events, with her personality described as caring, determined, and reflective of her mother, Kate Middleton.