Royally Adorable! Princess Charlotte’s Cutest Photos Through the Years Will Melt Your Heart

Day One

On May 2, 2015, Kate and William introduced their second child and first daughter, Charlotte, to the world. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge smiled for pics after Kate welcomed the little bundle of joy at The Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital. Time flies!

Big Bro

Prince George, 5, sweetly posed with his new little sister shortly after Charlotte entered the world. Just look at him! It feels like this was just yesterday…

The Cutest

In honor of Charlotte’s 1st birthday in 2016, Buckingham Palace released the official birthday portraits — taken by mom Kate — to celebrate the special occasion!

Sweet Girl

Charlotte looked adorable as she was seen playing with a toy in the series of portraits released for her 1st birthday.

One Year Older

Charlotte’s 1st birthday portraits have to be some of the cutest pics to ever exist!

Proud Mom

Aww! The little princess can be seen smelling some beautiful, purple roses as the Cambridge family waited to depart Victoria, Canada in 2016.

Curious Kids

Charlotte and George were snapped while hilariously looking out the window of the plane as they arrived at Warsaw airport during an official visit to Poland and Germany in July 2017. Ha!

Like Mother, Like Daughter

Queen Elizabeth‘s great-granddaughter proved to be a true royal giving her sweet wave to fans. Charlotte looked super cute as she, Kate, William and George smiled and greeted many before concluding their tour to Poland and Germany in July 2017.

The Best Big Sister

What a sweet pic! Kensington Palace released this heartwarming snapshot of Charlotte placing a kiss on her newborn brother, 1-year-old Prince Louis, following his birth in April 2018. She clearly loves him so much!

Happy Girl

The royal family shared this adorable pic in honor of Charlotte’s first day back at school in 2017. A source dished to Closer Weekly that the princess was “very popular” at Willcocks Nursery School. Aww!

All Dressed Up

Charlotte perfected her royal wave when she sweetly acknowledged fans and family members at Princess Eugenie‘s royal wedding to Jack Brooksbank in October 2018. The little one looks so much like William here!

Fun-Loving Gal

Charlotte looked all grown up as she poses in her fourth birthday portraits released by Kensington Palace.

Stylish Princess

Her mom, Princess Kate, snapped this photo of her growing youngster posing in a field of grass at their home in Norfolk.

Twinning

Charlotte and George look precious in their uniforms on her first day of school in September 2019

Kate’s Mini-Me

Charlotte and Kate coordinated in green outfits for Christmas Day 2019.

Happy Dad

How cute did the royal family look dressed down for William’s 38th birthday in June 2020?

Red Carpet Ready

Charlotte rocked a plaid dress at London’s Palladium Theatre in December 2020.

Growing Up Before Our Eyes

Their 2020 Christmas card showed the royal family looking happy before heading into the new year.

Birthday Girl

Kate snapped some adorable photos of Charlotte ahead of her 7th birthday in May 2022. In the first photo, the youngster cuddled up with the family’s dog, Orla, while sitting in a beautiful field of flowers. Charlotte flashed her smile to the camera and looked just like her mom! 

Her First Trooping the Colour Carriage Ride

Princess Charlotte rode with her brothers Prince George and Prince Louis in the carriage processional to Buckingham Palace for the Trooping the Colour on June 2, 2022, kicking off her great grandmother’s Platinum Jubilee weekend.

Little Lady

Princess Charlotte looked lovely and well behaved while on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Colour in 2022, alongside her mom, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge, the queen and her little brother Prince Louis, who was having a slight meltdown at the formality of the affair.

So Lovely

Lottie wowed crowds during a visit to Cardiff Castle in Wales on June 4, 2022, as part of the Platinum Jubilee weekend. She was joined by her older brother, Prince George, and her proud parents, the duke and duchess of Cambridge for the official royal outing.

Daddy’s Girl

Prince William bent down to say some kind words to a smiling Princess Charlotte during their visit to Wales, as she handled royal duties like a seasoned pro!

That Smile!

After visiting Wales, Charlotte and her family returned to London for the Platinum Jubilee concert taking place in front of Buckingham Palace, where she looked so excited sitting in the stands and taking in all the action.

Keeping Her Cool

Lottie remained on her best behavior during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant on June 5, 2022, as she sat in the stands with her mom, Duchess Kate, and her very animated little brother Prince Louis.

Historical

Princess Charlotte looked so pretty on the balcony of Buckingham Palace with her immediate family, wearing a white coat for the closing moments of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend.

Soccer Fan

Lottie appeared in an adorable Twitter video with her dad wishing England’s women’s soccer team good luck ahead of their Euro 2020 final match against Germany on July 31, 2022. Royal fans finally got to hear her sweet voice as the princess told the Lionesses, “Good luck! I hope you win. Bye!” The team went on to win the championship!

Royally Proper

Princess Charlotte had her first official royal solo outing with her parents — no brothers this time! — as she attended the swimming competition at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.

So Cute!

Princess Charlotte wore her hair in braids along with an adorable navy and white striped dress for her first solo outing with her parents. She looked just like any other fan in the stands at the Commonwealth Games once she settled in to watch the competition.

Festive

Charlotte opted for a burgundy coat for Christmas Day 2022 services at Sandringham with her family.

A True Princess

The young royal donned a crystal headpiece and white dress for coronation of her grandfather, King Charles III, on May 6, 2023.

Daddy’s Girl

Prince William adoringly put his hands on Charlotte’s shoulders as she held on to them tightly while the pair attended Trooping the Colour in June 2023.

Tennis Lover

On her first trip to Wimbledon with her family in July 2023, Charlotte showed her love of tennis by excitedly cheering on the match action.

Style Star

She also rocked this pair of pink-rimmed sunglasses while kicking back in the royal box.

On Duty

Charlotte attended her mother Kate’s “Together At Christmas” carol service in December 2023 alongside other royal family members. She recycled the same coat she wore to Christmas services the year prior.

Holiday Style

The princess wore a green double-breasted coat in the same style as her one from the year prior when the royal family attended Christmas Day services at Sandringham’s St. Mary Magdalene Church in 2023. Charlotte was christened at the same church in July 2015.

Proper Princess

Charlotte showed how she perfected the royal wave as she stood with her mother, Princess Kate, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Colour in June 2024.

A ‘Superstar’

The princess was the star of a selfie taken by Taylor Swift at her June 21, 2024, London Eras tour show. She attended with her dad William and brother George, as Charlotte flashed a giant smile standing next to the world’s biggest music artist and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce.

The Kansas City Chiefs star later called Charlotte “a superstar” on his “New Heights” podcast with brother Jason Kelce. The retired Philadelphia Eagle said meeting the princess was the highlight of his trip to England to see Taylor perform for the first time.

“I gotta say, Prince William was fantastic, but the highlight was Princess Charlotte,” Jason revealed on the June 26, 2024, podcast episode. “Prince George was great too [but] she was so f–king adorable.”

“She had a fire to her. She was asking questions. That was the most electric part,” the former NFL star gushed.

A Day at Wimbledon

Charlotte attended Wimbledon with Kate and Kate’s sister, Pippa Middleton, in July 2024. The trio sat in the Royal Box, with Kate receiving a standing ovation from the crowd amid her ongoing cancer treatment.

The mother-daughter duo shared a sweet moment together in the stands.

“[Charlotte] skipped down the stairs and when she got back to her seat — she was laughing. She leaned over and must have told her mom what it was about and they were giggling together and having a good old laugh,” photographer Karwai Tang told People.