Kensington Palace has shared a charming new photograph of Princess Charlotte to mark her 10th birthday, and fans are unanimous in their praise. The young royal bears a remarkable likeness to her father, Prince William.
The relaxed birthday portrait was taken by the Princess of Wales herself during a family trip to Cumbria earlier this year. In the photo, Charlotte smiles brightly outdoors, wearing a £37 Jack Pyke ‘Evolution Camo’ jacket, dark jeans, and a backpack. She sits comfortably in the grass with her hair loosely tied back, presenting a fresh, windswept look that contrasts with previous formal royal images and has earned widespread admiration.
Once Kensington Palace posted the photo online, social media quickly filled with comments noting Charlotte’s striking resemblance to Prince William at the same age. Fans shared remarks such as: “Wow! She is 100% William when he was her age!” and “Princess Charlotte is the female version of young Prince William.” Others wrote, “Happy birthday Princess Charlotte! So much like her dad,” and “Prince William really said copy and paste.”
Some fans even posted side-by-side comparisons, calling her “her dad’s twin.” Additionally, others noticed features reminiscent of her mother, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and even her late grandmother, Princess Diana.
Charlotte’s choice of outdoor clothing also mirrors Prince William’s childhood style, often seen in khaki at royal events. Experts suggest her confident yet relaxed attitude points to a serious future within the royal family, possibly taking on significant roles such as succeeding Princess Anne as Princess Royal.
Born on May 2, 2015, at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, Princess Charlotte is third in line to the throne. She made history as the first British princess to outrank a younger brother due to updated succession laws. Currently, she attends Lambrook School in Berkshire alongside her brothers Prince George and Prince Louis. Rumours indicate her parents may consider Marlborough College, her mother’s alma mater, for her future education.
This birthday photo release also marks a touching return to tradition, with Princess Kate continuing her cherished practice of personally photographing her children on their special days alongside her royal duties.
Originally published by UKNIP.
