Princess Charlotte Is Mom Kate’s Mini-Me in 11th Birthday Portrait

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Princess Charlotte is one royally fashionable birthday girl.

Princess Charlotte, the daughter of Kate Middleton and Prince William, celebrated her 11th birthday on May 2nd. The royal family shared an official portrait to commemorate the occasion, continuing their yearly tradition.

Princess Charlotte beamed in a flower garden in a new photo posted to the Prince and Princess of Wales’ Instagram. She was wearing a red and black striped sweater with blue jeans.

The royal couple shared a photo and wished their daughter Charlotte a happy 11th birthday with a cake emoji.

The celebration of Charlotte continued with Kate and William sharing a sweet video of their daughter playing with their new puppy, Otto.

On May 2nd, a sweet video was posted to Prince William and Princess Kate’s Instagram showing Princess Charlotte lovingly holding their new family puppy on a boat. The video also captures Charlotte happily playing with seashells on the beach.

The young royal also showed off her sporty side as she threw a ball for her furry friend to fetch. 

“Thank you for the lovely birthday messages for Princess Charlotte,” the caption read, “11 today!”

Oh my goodness, did you SEE the latest post?! It’s just… everything. It was only a few days after they shared that adorable picture of Charlotte, and now they’ve given us ALL the kids! Prince George is getting so big – can you believe he’s 12 already? – and little Louis is just the cutest at 8. It’s a totally candid shot, posted on Instagram on April 29th, and they’re all just beaming, lying in the grass together. Seriously, my heart could burst! They’re the perfect family, and I’m obsessed with every little glimpse we get.

William, Kate, and their children had a reason to celebrate: a new family portrait released for their 15th wedding anniversary. Although everyone wore simple, understated clothing, a detail in the photo revealed a fun touch – Princess Charlotte had a light blue nail polish.

Prince William and Kate Middleton recently celebrated their youngest son’s birthday. They shared a new portrait of Prince Louis on Instagram to mark his eighth birthday on April 23rd, with a simple message: “Happy birthday, Louis! 8 today!”

And while Louis is only 8, he’s already looking like he will be his father’s twin. In the photo, Louis can be seen smiling as he posed with his arms crossed over navy blue quarter zip sweater. And his parents didn’t stop there, sharing adorable behind-the-scenes footage of Louis’ birthday photoshoot. The royally sweet video featured him running down a beach and jumping into the ocean.

“Thank you for all the birthday wishes for Prince Louis,” William and Kate captioned the Instagram video. “8 is great!”

 
Until the future king and queen have another major milestone to share, read on to learn all of the royal news from the year so far. 

Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested on February 19th, his 66th birthday, and is suspected of wrongdoing while holding a public office.

The arrest happened while questions were resurfacing about Andrew’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew maintains he has done nothing wrong.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have publicly expressed their sympathy for the victims of Jeffrey Epstein following the release of court documents related to the convicted sex offender.

A spokesperson for The Prince and Princess of Wales said they are very worried about the ongoing disclosures and continue to prioritize supporting those affected.

Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, was arrested on February 1st for assault, threatening someone with a knife, and breaking a restraining order, according to a statement from Oslo police to The Associated Press.

The 29-year-old man, who isn’t a royal and doesn’t have official responsibilities, will be held for up to four weeks due to concerns he might commit further crimes. This follows a decision by the Oslo district court. His lawyer, Petar Sekulic, said they are thinking about appealing the ruling.

Høiby is scheduled to appear in court on February 3rd to face charges related to four alleged rapes that occurred between 2018 and 2024, along with accusations of domestic violence and breaking a restraining order.

In a statement to the Associated Press, his lawyers said Høiby rejects all accusations of sexual abuse and most of the claims involving violence.

Flora Vesterberg, the granddaughter of Princess Alexandra – a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II – has announced she is expecting her first child with her husband, Timothy Vesterberg.

She announced on Instagram on January 19th that she and Timothy are expecting their first child, expressing their excitement and saying they are ‘over the moon’.

Prince Harry began a trial in London’s High Court on January 19th, taking on Associated Newspapers – the company behind the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, and Mail Online. The trial, expected to last several weeks, centers around accusations that the media group used unethical methods to gather news.

Several other celebrities, including Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley, and Sadie Frost, are also involved in the lawsuit against the publishing company.

Associated Newspapers has “vigorously denied” the claims, according to the BBC.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle marked their tenth anniversary as a couple with a sweet black and white video showing them dancing together at home.

The couple shared a sweet video set to Olivia Dean’s song “So Easy (To Fall In Love),” and revealed it was filmed by their 4-year-old daughter, Lilibet. Meghan, who also shares 6-year-old son Archie with Harry, gave their daughter credit in the caption of the January 16th Instagram post, writing, “cred: our daughter.”

The couple also posted an old photo from when they first started dating. It showed them hugging during a trip to a beautiful natural setting.

“When 2026 feels just like 2016….,” Meghan wrote in the caption. “You had to be there.”

On January 15th, the Greek royal family announced the death of Queen Sofia of Spain’s sister, who was 83 years old.

The Greek Royal Family announced with great sadness that Princess Irene passed away on Thursday, January 15th, 2026. She died at 11:40 AM local time at Zarzuela Palace in Madrid, surrounded by her family.

The funeral for her took place on January 19th at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens, and she was buried at the Royal Cemetery of Tatoi.

On her 44th birthday, the Princess of Wales shared a message on the power of nature to heal.

In a recent video, Kate reflected on winter, noting that even during the coldest, darkest times, the season encourages us to be still, patient, and thoughtful. She described how winter’s slower pace allows us to look inward, understand ourselves better, and connect with the subtle energy of the natural world.

I’ve been thinking about how thankful I am. It’s like a release – letting go of fears, finding peace with sadness, and truly feeling what it means to be alive. Nature is a gentle guide, reminding us of the past and helping us heal.

Princess Catherine made her first public appearance of 2026, joining Prince William at London’s Charing Cross Hospital. The visit was a show of support for healthcare workers and came nearly a year after she shared news that her cancer was in remission.

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