Princess Charlotte recently turned 9, and her parents, Kate Middleton and Prince William, marked the occasion by sharing a new photo of her on their joint Instagram account. In the picture, Charlotte can be seen smiling while leaning on a bush, dressed in a navy sweater, maroon cardigan, denim skirt, and tights.
This image was released a week after a photo of Prince Louis was shared for his 6th birthday. Middleton captured the moment herself, with the family's youngest child sitting on a picnic blanket.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are also parents to 10-year-old Prince George, who will celebrate his birthday in July. Middleton has a tradition of taking birthday portraits of her children, with Charlotte displaying missing teeth in last year's snapshot.
Charlotte's resemblance to her father, Prince William, in the 2022 photo garnered attention. Over the years, she has been photographed in various settings, including posing in floral dresses in the grass.
While Middleton typically takes the children's birthday photos, she was not responsible for the heavily-edited family picture released on Mother's Day in March. Following criticism of the editing, Middleton issued an apology for any confusion caused.
Recently, Middleton revealed that she underwent abdominal surgery in January and was diagnosed with cancer. She is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment and shared that she delayed the announcement to allow her children to process the news appropriately.
In a video statement, Middleton expressed her commitment to healing and stated that she is focusing on her well-being in mind, body, and spirit. She reassured her children that she is getting stronger every day.
