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A new photograph of Princess Charlotte, taken by the Princess of Wales, has been released to celebrate her ninth birthday.
The photograph was taken in the past few days at the family home in Windsor. It was published on social media by Kensington Palace.
The young princess is shown beaming as she leans against a fence covered in pink flowers.
With her long hair draped over her arm, she is wearing a red cardigan, short denim skirt and tights.
An accompanying message reads: “Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2024
The photograph was released as part of a now 10-year-old tradition set by the Wales family, in which they share an image of their children to mark their birthdays.
Third in line to the throne, Charlotte attends the co-educational private Lambrook School near Ascot in Berkshire and loves dancing, especially ballet and tap.
She has a reputation for being feisty compared with her elder brother Prince George. Her mother once admitted that her daughter was “the one in charge”.
The youngster was spotted reminding George to bow to the coffin of their late great-grandmother, Elizabeth II, at her state funeral, and she kept Louis in check during Trooping the Colour by placing her hand over his to calm his over-enthusiastic waving to the crowds from the carriage.
Kate, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, William, the Prince of Wales, Prince Louis and Mia Tindall arrive to attend the Christmas day service. Photo / AP
This time last year, Charlotte was preparing for her grandfather the King’s coronation, during which she walked through Westminster Abbey hand in hand with Louis.
The dress was McQueen with an ivory silk crepe cape, decorated in rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock motifs – emblems which also featured on her mother’s dress.
The Wales family spent quality time together during the Easter holidays after Kate’s announcement about her cancer diagnosis.
Since then, Kate has remained out of the public eye but William returned to work last month.
His first official engagement since the princess revealed her diagnosis was at a food distribution charity in Surrey, where he was given cards of support from well-wishers.
William appeared touched by a message from volunteer Rachel Candappa, who told him to “take care” of his wife. He replied: “I will.”
