Princess Charlotte is officially an 11-year-old! On Saturday, May 2, the only daughter of the Prince and Princess of Wales celebrated her milestone birthday with a heartwarming glimpse into her life.
To celebrate, Prince William (43) and Kate Middleton (44) took to Instagram to share a commemorative video, expressing their gratitude for the outpouring of public affection.
“Thank you for the lovely birthday messages for Princess Charlotte,” the couple captioned the post. “11 today!”
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Highlights from the Birthday Footage
The video, set to a serene soundtrack, captured candid moments of the young royal enjoying her favorite pastimes:
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Family Pets: Charlotte was filmed sharing tender moments with the family’s two cocker spaniels, Orla and Otto, who were seen looking up at her affectionately.
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Beachside Fun: The footage transitioned to the coast, where Charlotte was spotted running barefoot through the sand, playing a game of cricket, and carefully arranging seashells to write a message.
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As the middle child of the family, Charlotte sits right between her two brothers: Prince George, 12, and Prince Louis, 8. The new video offers a rare, personal look at the Princess as she steps into her pre-teen years.
In a previous birthday tribute, Prince William and Princess Kate shared a stunning new portrait of Charlotte captured by photographer Matt Porteous. The image features the Princess standing in a vibrant field, surrounded by a sea of flowers.
The Instagram post was affectionately captioned: “Wishing Charlotte a very happy 11th birthday! 🎂”