Princess Charlotte gives huge smile in new 10th birthday picture taken by Kate

Photo believed to have been taking on hike on family break in Cumbria earlier this year
Princess Charlotte’s 10th birthday marked by picture release
Princess Charlotte’s 10th birthday has been marked by a picture release
The Princess of Wales
Matt Watts
6 days ago

The Prince and Princess of Wales have released a photo of their daughter Princess Charlotte to mark her 10th birthday.

Charlotte is seen on a grassy bank with hills in the background in a photo snapped on an iPhone by her mother Kate.

The picture appears to be taking a break during a hike in Cumbria earlier this year.

Kate is a keen amateur photographer who regularly takes images of her children to mark official occasions.

Cumbria is famed for its Lake District scenery and the young royal is dressed for a day walking in the hills, wearing a camouflage jacket by hunting and shooting brand Jack Pyke and a sturdy rucksack.

The image of the smiling princess was posted on William and Kate’s official social media accounts with the words “Happy 10th Birthday Princess Charlotte!” alongside a heart emoji and a picture credit for the Princess of Wales.

Charlotte Elizabeth Diana was born in the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, London, at 8.34am on May 2 2015, weighing 8lb 3oz.

She owes her middle names to Queen Elizabeth II and her late grandmother Diana, Princess of Wales – and is said by royal fans to bear a resemblance to both when they were younger.

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