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22 Unbearably Cute Moments of Princess Charlotte

These photos prove that Princess Charlotte is as adorable as she is well-dressed.

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She has everyone’s hearts

Although every royal family member rocks their own type of star power, no one steals the show quite like Princess Charlotte, although these photos of Prince Louis definitely give her a run for her money. From her cute hair bows to her big blue eyes to her adorable cheeks, the royal princess never fails to make a memorable appearance. While there are many royal family conspiracy theories, Princess Charlotte’s cuteness isn’t one of them.

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The best wedding guest

Take, for example, these photos captured of the little princess at her Aunt Pippa’s wedding in 2017. Dressed in white with pink accessories, Charlotte is a toddler in a tiara…literally. She looks fit for the TLC show, too, with her perfect pout (finger included!) Check out the most iconic royal wedding photos throughout history.

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Smelling the roses

On her trip to Canada in 2016, Princess Charlotte paused to smell a bright bouquet of flowers. But the bouquet paled in comparison to her oh-so-pretty floral dress, with a red sweater and bow to match.

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Pucker up!

The toddler’s fish face added a silly touch to her family’s Christmas Day church service in Englefield, United Kingdom, in 2016. You probably don’t know these things about the British royal family.

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Christmas candy cane

As a treat for Christmas, Princess Charlotte got her hands on a sticky and sweet candy cane. The look on her face says it all! Check out more rarely seen royal family Christmas photos.

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First birthday

The world couldn’t get enough of the cuteness when the royal family released photos for her first birthday. Her mother, the Duchess of Cambridge, took the candid shots while she played with her toys. Also, check out these adorable photos of Prince Louis’s first year.

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Waving hello

Even at two years old, she obviously wasn’t camera shy. Look at her smiling and waving at photographers!

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Balloons!

When her family attended a children’s party for military families in Canada in fall 2016, Princess Charlotte made a beeline for those balloons! These photos just go to show that even royal babies like to have a bit of fun. They might not be as cute as Charlotte’s pictures, but these are the official portraits of the royal family.

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Precious smiles

Can you say outfit goals? Charlotte fulfilled everyone’s dream toddler wardrobe while posing for her two-year-old pictures in a precious yellow sweater and blue beret.

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Pretty in pink

If you’re anything like us, you can’t get enough of the royal family. Never fear! Check out these candid, rarely seen photos of the royal family.

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Snowed in

From a very young age, Princess Charlotte was camera-ready. She cheesed for the photographers with her family during their holiday in the French Alps in March 2016.

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Tongue out

How could we not include this hilariously adorable photo of Charlotte sticking her tongue out at her Uncle Harry’s wedding to Meghan Markle on May 19, 2018? This photo reminds us that with all of the royal pomp and media presence in her life, she’s still just a normal kid. Check out more tiny details you probably missed at Harry and Meghan’s wedding.

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Playing outside

Even royal kids get to have fun sometimes! Charlotte scampers around outside (no sunglasses required!) at the Maserati Royal Charity Polo Trophy in June 2018.

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Flower girl

We can not get enough of her adorable little waves! Here, Charlotte attends the wedding of her cousin, Princess Eugenie, and Jack Brooksbank on October 12, 2018. Even holding a bouquet of flowers can’t keep her from waving to the camera. Royal trivia buffs, do you know why Princess Charlotte’s children actually won’t get royal titles?

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Turning four

Princess Charlotte turned four on May 2, 2019. Somehow she gets even cuter with age! With such adorable photos, it’s no wonder that Charlotte is now one of the most popular vintage baby names.

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Always playing

She is always playing! During her fourth birthday photoshoot, she’s smiling while running around in the grass. Check out these royal birthday traditions you never knew about.

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Trooping the Colour

How precious is this shot of Princess Charlotte’s pure joy during the “trooping the colour” ceremony to celebrate the Queen’s birthday on June 8, 2019? During this ceremony, the royal guard parades by and the Royal Air Force flies overhead. That’s likely what the royal family is watching here! Learn more about Trooping the Colour and other lesser-known royal traditions.

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Play ball!

At The King Power Royal Charity Polo Day in July 2019, Charlotte kicks around a soccer ball with her brother, Prince George. (Of course, they call it a “football”!) It certainly looks like there’s no sibling rivalry here. Find out these things you didn’t know about Prince George.

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School days

Oh yes, the one-time “royal baby” Princess Charlotte is in school now! In her school uniform, she shakes hands with her head of school on her first day, September 5, 2019.

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Matching with Mom

How adorable does Charlotte look in her holiday best at Christmas Day mass on December 25, 2019? We can’t get enough of how her coat is the same color as her mother’s hat and purse!

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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge and Prince Louis of Cambridge clap for NHS carers as part of the BBC Children In Need and Comic Relief 'Big Night In at London on April 23, 2020 in London, England.
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Raising money

Baby blue is definitely Princess Charlotte’s color. On April 23, 2020, Charlotte appeared with her parents and brothers at the BBC Children In Need and Comic Relief Big Night In to raise money through entertainment for those on the front lines fighting COVID-19.

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Strutting the red carpet

Who doesn’t love a little plaid? Charlotte leads her family down the red carpet in London on December 11, 2020, just before attending a special pantomime performance to thank essential workers and their families. Now, see if you can identify the British royal by their childhood picture.

Brooke Nelson Alexander
Brooke is a tech and consumer products writer covering the latest in digital trends, product reviews, security and privacy, and other news and features for Reader's Digest. She's a two-time Emmy-nominated reporter with nearly 10 years of publishing experience, and her work has been recognized by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.