These days, so much of the Royal Family news seems glum. There’s always some new controversy with Harry or Meghan, and both Kate Middleton and King Charles have been rocked by cancer diagnoses. However, if you know where to look, one particular royal is a constant source of joy.
We’re talking, of course, about Princess Charlotte, the second child of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Quite frankly, she is a constant source of cuteness, and she seems to light up whenever a camera is on her. The result is an ever-growing series of adorable photos that can brighten any day.
Don’t believe us? Keep reading to discover our favorite times when Princess Charlotte was “royally” cute!
Holding mom’s hand
On December 25, 2023, the Royal Family celebrates Christmas. This picture captures a sweet moment where Charlotte holds her mother’s hand as they both walk into church. Judging from Kate’s smile, she’s enjoying the moment!
The birthday girl
William and Kate regularly release birthday photos of Charlotte, and each one seems cuter than the ones before. This photo celebrating her ninth birthday portrays Charlotte as more independent than ever before. All that independence wasn’t enough to wash away her cute grin, though.
Catching up with her cousin
Sometimes, it’s easy to imagine the Royal Family is completely different from the rest of us. However, this image of Charlotte whispering with her cousin Mia Tindall as they leave church together is proof that royals love a good bit of gossip as much as the rest of us.
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Making funny faces behind dad’s back
If you still don’t think Charlotte is just like any other young girl, just check out the mischievous smile she is flashing behind her father’s back. William might be the future King of England, but there is clearly one British citizen he’ll never be able to boss around.
Christmas closeness
It’s not uncommon for William and Kate to release photos of themselves and their children for the holidays. What makes this photo unique is that it shows Charlotte chilling with her brothers without her parents around. Thanks to her wide grin and arms casually draped around each brother, it’s clear that she cares about her siblings very much!
Putting on her game face
Charlotte’s family takes Christmas very seriously, as evidenced by Kate hosting a special Chris Carol service at Westminster Abbey on December 8th, 2023. While Charlotte was sighted grinning at other points in the ceremony, this photo captures her putting on her fiercest game face. One that’s easy to see because she’s looking right at us.
That disapproving glare
In this photo, Charlotte is seemingly trying to signal her disapproval of what her dad and siblings were doing while they volunteered to help their local Scouts. Unfortunately for the little princess, her meanest scowl comes across as an adorable pout that is very tough to take seriously. Fortunately, she has many years to work on her “mean” face.
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The coolest girl in England
Heads up, dude! This photo captures a great moment from when Charlotte was watching the 2023 Wimbledon men’s championship matches. Things really heated up on the courts, but as you can tell, this princess remained as cool as ice.
Ready for the Hunger Games
The same day that her family volunteered to help the local Scouts (May 8th, 2023), Charlotte tried her hands at archery. She seemed very comfortable with a bow, and that had us asking a couple of very important questions. Specifically, has she seen Hunger Games, and is she a fan?
Bombastic side eye
After the tragic death of Queen Elizabeth, it was a very big deal when Charles was officially coronated as the King of England. Cameras captured the moment that Charlotte rolled up to the big event, and her expression was downright hilarious. The phrase “bombastic side eye” was created for moments just like this!
Jamming out at the coronation concert
Charlotte’s spirits picked up considerably during the coronation concert. This photo, for example, shows her absolutely jamming out to the music. Plus, she got to meet Katy Perry at this concert, which would be a dream come true for little girls all around the world.
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Looking regal on the balcony
Part of what makes Charlotte’s photos so consistently cute is that her expressions (whether she is mischievously grinning or giving us a princess pout) are very different from most royals. However, this photo from Charles’ coronation proves that she can be just as regal as her mother and father when the time comes for it.
Toothy birthday grin
All of Charlotte’s birthday photos have their own unique style and flair. For example, she looked posh and independent in her ninth birthday photo, but in this eighth birthday photo, her toothy grin and big smile make her look like the little girl that she is.
Posing with the royal pooch
Yes, Virginia: William and Kate have a family dog. This May 2023 photo captures Charlotte posing with the royal pooch, an adorable cocker spaniel named Orlaa. Based on this photo, this is one well-loved dog!