New photo of Princess Charlotte released for 10th birthday showcases royal charm

Kensington Palace has enchanted Royal enthusiasts with a captivating new photo to celebrate Princess Charlotte's 10th birthday. The charming image showcases the young royal's growing poise amidst the natural beauty of the Cumbrian landscape - with the photograph taken by her mother, Kate, whose photographic talent is widely recognized.

Charlotte is pictured looking every bit the happy adventurer, clad in a camo jacket and navy leggings, with a relaxed smile as she leans against a picturesque, grassy knoll, a blue backpack resting next to her. Her ponytailed hair adds to the spirited, outdoor atmosphere of the shot.

Royal admirers were quick to send their birthday wishes to Princess Charlotte, praising the Duchess for capturing such an authentic slice of life.

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Another fan expressed their amazement at how mature Charlotte appears, saying: "Aw she looks so grown up! A beautiful photo taken by Catherine. Happy Birthday Princess Charlotte!", as reported by the Express.

Adding to the chorus of compliments, someone else commented: "What a beautiful photograph! Happy birthday, Princess Charlotte."

The birthday reveal follows closely behind Prince Louis' own seventh birthday celebrations just over a week ago. Royal fans were given a new portrait and an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the photoshoot conducted by Josh Shinner, a photographer known for capturing the Wales family, in Norfolk last month.

The picture shows Louis sitting on a tree trunk, smiling at the camera and proudly displaying his missing baby teeth. He's dressed in jeans, a checkered shirt, and a green sweater, with bluebells scattered in the background.

Traditionally, the Prince and Princess of Wales release a new photograph of their children each year to commemorate their birthdays. However, after a controversy surrounding Kate's edited Mother's Day picture last year, they adjusted their approach.

Until 2024, a challenging year when the princess was diagnosed with cancer, the couple would unveil the birthday snap on the eve of the celebration. The pictures are typically taken by mum Kate, who is quite the photography enthusiast.

However, last year saw a departure from tradition as they chose to release the birthday photo on the actual day. This change first occurred with Louis' 6th birthday picture and was also followed for Prince Charlotte and Prince George's birthdays.