The Royal Family has released a charming portrait of Princess Charlotte to celebrate her 11th birthday today. Charlotte, the middle child of Prince William and Kate Middleton, was born on May 2, 2015, at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London.
New Birthday Photo
The Prince and Princess of Wales posted the new snapshot on their official social media account, captioned 'wishing Charlotte a very happy 11th birthday' with a cake emoji. In the image, Charlotte's long brown hair flows over her shoulders as she stands smiling, surrounded by flowers and trees. She wears a red and navy striped jumper, jeans, and blue nail varnish that matches her shirt collar.
Birthday Wishes and Family News
Fans have flooded social media with birthday messages. One fan account noted Charlotte is 'so loved' and hoped she would have a beautiful day, adding that she is 'always smiling' and 'seems to know the protocol very well.'
Charlotte's full name – Charlotte Elizabeth Diana – honors her late grandmother, Princess Diana, and great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. She is a year and nine months younger than her older brother, Prince George, who is 12.
The Wales family also welcomed a new puppy named Otto, a spaniel. The Prince and Princess of Wales shared a cute snap with the caption 'Welcome to the family Otto! 1 today.' Otto joins their other pet dog, Orla, a black cocker spaniel.
Recent Family Appearances
Last week, William and Kate released a never-before-seen picture to mark their 15th wedding anniversary, showing the family lying on grass during their Easter holiday to Cornwall. Charlotte was also pictured with her parents and brothers, Prince George and Prince Louis, at the Easter Matins service at Windsor Castle last month – the first time the family attended the tradition since Kate's cancer diagnosis.
