Princess Charlotte Celebrates 10th Birthday with Portrait

Princess Charlotte, third in line to the British throne and daughter of Prince William and Kate Middleton, celebrated her 10th birthday with a new candid portrait taken by her mother during a family hike in Cumbria. The image, shared on the Waleses' official social media, shows Charlotte smiling in a camouflage jacket and blue backpack, reflecting a move toward more informal birthday portraits. Observers noted her resemblance to her father, Prince William, her late great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth II, and Princess Diana. Kate Middleton continues her tradition of photographing her children for their birthdays, balancing royal visibility with family normalcy. Charlotte is recognized for her lively personality and interests in dancing, gymnastics, and the outdoors. Her milestone birthday follows her brother Prince Louis's seventh birthday and precedes expected public appearances at upcoming royal events.