Everyone knows thatPrincess Charlotteis regally adorable, but the 5-year-old royal has certainly developed her own personality. Recently, parentsKate MiddletonandPrince Williamhave been sharing insights into their daughter’s favorite things.
Here’s everything to know aboutPrincess Charlotte.
- Her name carries special meaning.
Just days after the little royal’s May 2, 2015 arrival, it was announced that her full name was Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. Her middle names pay tribute toQueen Elizabeth, her great-grandmother, and the latePrincess Diana, her late grandmother.
- But she also has an adorable nickname.
Belfast-basedbloggerLaura-Ann hoped to catch a glimpse of Kate andPrince Williamduring theirtwo-day visit to Northern Irelandin March 2019. Not only did Laura-Ann get to have a chat with the royal mom, but she also learned what Kate calls Charlotte.
Laura-Ann explained that Kate asked how old her son is – and thenunexpectedly dropped Charlotte’s sweet nickname.
“And I said is he is 4 and she said, ‘Oh, he’s the same age as Lottie’ – she calls her Lottie!” Laura-Ann excitedly shared.
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- Charlotte is in charge…
During aspecial “mummy chat” with a fellow parentin March 2017, Kate revealed that Charlotte is a natural leader.
“She said that Charlotte is growing up really fast. She is the one in charge,” Samantha Burge told reporters.
The Queen agrees. In Jan. 2018, the monarch spoke with a 10-year-old school girl and asked if she looked after her 6-year-old sister. But the girls’ mother replied, “It’s the other way around.”
The Queen quickly came back with, “It’s like that with Charlotte and George.”
- She developed a “feisty” personality early.
Kate talked about her then 1-year-old daughter during celebrations in London to mark the Queen’s official 90th birthday, saying, “Oh, she is very cute, butshe has got quite a feisty side.”
- She’s an animal lover
In fall 2016, Charlotteattended her first official playdate in Canada. While she was there, she made a couple new friends — a little bunny and a service dog named Moose. She had a big smile on her face during her interactions with both. And we know she lovesher dog, Lupo, and hamster, Marvin!
Princess Charlotte.
- Charlotte mastered the art of the curtsy as a toddler.
While departing from Warsaw, Poland, in July 2017, Charlotte bid adieu to the Polish dignitaries who lined up to see the family off. And at the encouragement of her mom, Charlotte ducked into a curtsy like a pro.
- Her favorite color is pink.
Kate shared a touching moment with 6-year-old Nevaeh Richardson-Natiko, who presented the royal with a bouquet of flowers during a visit to Hornsey Road Children’s Centre in London in Nov. 2017.
“She asked me what my favorite color is,” Nevaeh, who wore a pink party dress, told reporters after her chat with Princess Kate. “I said it was pink, and she said that’s Charlotte’s favorite color too.”
8.Princess Charlotteis confident.
“She’svery sweet and very confident— she’s always chatting away,” a source said of the little royal, adding that she “is so polite, but also fun and energetic. She has beautiful manners.”
- And she can even speak some Spanish.
Nanny Maria Turrion Borrallois from Spain, and Charlotte has picked up some words.
10.Princess Charlotteloves to dance.
Around Christmas, Kate and Charlotte left the boys of the family at home and got an early sneak peek of the Royal Opera House’s take onThe Nutcrackerballet,attending a pre-rehearsal performance.
The princess is also takingprivate ballet lessons at a dance school.
- She has the royal wave down pat.
- She likes to help cook.
While helping put the finishing touches to a meal prepared for the Commonwealth Big Lunch in March 2018, Kate chatted with volunteers about her children.
“I’ve done that with George and Charlotte –making pizza dough. They love it because they can get their hands messy,” Kate told one of the members.
And in Feb. 2019, the royal mom learned about how food can affect physical and mental well-being during hervisit to the Lavender Primary School in support of Children’s Mental Health Week.
“Charlotte loves olives,” Kate told the school children.
Her kids also help her cook, including their favorite “cheesy pasta” recipe.
“She was telling us how much her children love cooking and how they cook for her,” Matthew Kleiner-Mann, chief executive of the Ivy Learning Trust, told reporters. “They made cheesy pasta the other day. One stirs the flour, one puts the milk and butter in. And they make salads and stuff.”
- Charlotte is apro at being in wedding parties.
The little royal has served as a bridesmaid in a number of weddings includingaunt Pippa Middleton’s nuptials, theceremony of Kate’s close friend Sophie Carter, uncle Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’sroyal weddingandPrincess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank’s marriage.
- And she even keeps the other kids in line.
“She was really sweet,” a guest at Meghan andPrince Harry’sroyal weddingtold PEOPLE. “There was one girl who wanted to go and she said, ‘No you can’t go yet. We have to wait until we are asked.’ She was really organized!”
Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte.Duchess of Cambridge/PA Wire
- She’s an amazing big sister.
Princess Charlottehas been taking her duties as a big sister seriously from the start. In anadorable photo of the pairtaken just nine days after Louis’ birth on May 2 (Charlotte’s birthday), she cradled Louis in her lap and places a sweet kiss on her sleeping little brother’s head.
And in a group photo from Louis’ July 2018 christening, the proud big sister is focused only on her brother as she lovingly gazes at Louis andadorably holds his hand.
- And that means being protective of her little sibling.
The little princess appeared to have acheeky message for photographers at Louis’ christening. As she exited the Chapel Royal at St. James’ Palace with her family after the ceremony, she appeared to tell the gathered media: “You’re not coming.”
Princess Charlotte.Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage
- Charlotte is a natural leader.
Prince Georgemay be the older sibling, butPrincess Charlottewasn’tafraid to take the reinsduring a visit to the garden Kate helped design for the 2019 Chelsea Flower Show. Charlotte was heard yelling, “George! Quicker, George!” as the royal duo played.
And when the entire family gathered in April 2020 toapplaud frontline healthcare workersin the coronavirus pandemic, it was Charlotte that started clapping first!
- Sheloves unicorns.
Princess Charlottefirst displayed her love of unicorns in July 2019, when she held onto a unicorn purse as the family came out to supportPrince WilliamandPrince Harryin theircharity polo match. And on her first day of school that September, Charlotte added a personal touch to her backpack with asequined unicorn keychain.
- The princess is very cheeky.
Princess Charlottestole the show at her parents’ charity sailing race in August 2019 when sheplayfully stuck out her tongueat the crowd below her. Turns out, Kate had pointed out a group of the family’s friends, which reportedlyincluded her dad, to her daughter from the window. But instead of waving to her grandpa, Charlotte made the silly face. Kate’s reaction was priceless as she looked out at her dad and gave a hearty laugh before leading Charlotte away from the window.
Princess Charlotte, Kate Middleton, Prince George and Prince William.Press Association via AP Images
- But she has a shy side too.
Charlotte had some first day of school nerves! When starting at Thomas’s Battersea, the little princess noticeably held back as sheshyly hidbehind mom Kate — a departure from herusually “outgoing” personality. Charlotte also excitedly played with her ponytail.
source: people.com
