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New photo and video publishedOne detail stands out! Princess Charlotte is very big on her 11th birthday
Princess Charlotte at a public appearance at Easter 2026
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How quickly time flies…
She was just lying as a baby in her mother Princess Kate's arms. Or, as a sweet, cheeky little boy, when he was four years old, he simply stuck his tongue out at his subjects. And suddenly she's almost a teenager! Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Wales (her full name) turns eleven on Saturday (May 2nd).
For her parents' birthday, Prince William (43) and Princess Kate (44), shared a previously unpublished photo of the young royal on her official Instagram channel. It shows Charlotte in the middle of a daisy field. The princess smiles confidently into the camera. The couple wrote: “We wish Charlotte Happy 11th birthday!”, followed by a cake emoji.
In the photo, the daughter of the Prince and Princess of Wales is wearing jeans and a striped sweater, her long hair falling loose over her shoulders. A small detail also stands out: Charlotte's fingernails are painted an icy shade of blue. She is standing in a field of flowers in front of some trees.
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And just two hours after the new photo, royal fans all over the world are treated to a short video! William and Kate thank you for the congratulations and it seems as if the recordings were made privately. In it, Charlotte plays with the family dogs, puts heart-shaped shells on the beach and casually throws a ball. The fans are ecstatic! Within minutes, thousands more likes and congratulations are collected.
Performance with the family at Easter
Charlotte was last seen in public on Easter Sunday. At that time she accompanied her parents and her brothers Prince George (12) and Prince Louis (8) to the traditional service in St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Also King Charles III. (77) and Queen Camilla (78) were present – alongside other members of the Royal Family.
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Most recently, Charlotte's parents also shared a private family photo to celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary. The picture shows the heir to the throne with what is probably their greatest achievement: their three children. The five of them lie entwined in one another, barefoot and smiling happily in the sun on a meadow. “We are celebrating our 15th anniversary,” the couple commented on their carefree family happiness with a red heart.
Birthday on a school day
Just a few days ago, on April 23rd, the heir to the throne family was able to celebrate a child's birthday: Her little brother, baby Louis, was eight years old. Also Prince Louis People were seen happily digging in the sand, jumping from a boat into the sea and running across the beach.
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By the way, Princess Charlotte has to go to school on her birthday this year. Because May 2nd falls on a Saturday this year and the Lambrook School in Berkshire, England, which the princess attends, also teaches on Saturdays. (with spotonnews)
Sources used: Spot On News, Instagram
