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Princess Charlotte Celebrates 10th Birthday with New Portrait by Kate Middleton

The Prince and Princess of Wales shared a candid photo of their daughter taken during a family hike in Cumbria, continuing their tradition of marking royal children's birthdays with personal images.

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Princess Charlotte watches an RAF flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after attending Trooping the Colour in London, England, on June 15, 2024.

Overview

  • Princess Charlotte's 10th birthday was marked by a new photo captured by her mother, Kate Middleton, on an iPhone during a hike in Cumbria earlier this year.
  • The portrait was shared on the Prince and Princess of Wales' official social media accounts with the caption, 'Happy 10th Birthday Princess Charlotte!' alongside a heart emoji.
  • Charlotte, dressed in a camouflage jacket and backpack, is seen smiling against a scenic backdrop, reflecting the family's preference for informal and personal images.
  • This photo marks Kate's return to photographing her children for birthday portraits after a professional photographer was used for Prince Louis' 7th birthday in April 2025.
  • Charlotte, currently third in line to the throne, continues to balance her royal role with a life at Lambrook School and hobbies like dance and sports.