Kate Middleton and Prince William welcomed their first daughter, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, on May 2, 2015.
The little one joined her older brother, Prince George, and he was “very excited” to meet his little sister, a source told Us Weekly exclusively at the time.
The insider added, “George was aware that he would soon have a new brother or sister and has been excited throughout the pregnancy. He might have been a little shy around the new baby, but everything went well. He’s great around other children. He’s a very curious boy.”
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were “ready to take on the challenge” of two kids, the source went on to tell Us, explaining, “They are a lot more calm this time. When George was brought back after he was born, they were so nervous. But the second time, they feel relaxed and are able to take in and enjoy these first moments at home with the baby.”
George and Charlotte’s younger sibling, Prince Louis, arrived three years later. “Charlotte is really enjoying having a younger brother to play with,” a source told Us exclusively in May 2018. “She’s taking her big sister duties very seriously. She won’t leave baby Louis’ side. … Charlotte is protective, just like [George]. They have a great bond, and a similar connection is growing between Charlotte and Louis.”
The princess was a big fan of dancing and “definitely a girly-girl,” the insider said at the time, adding, “She’s very confident. She’s not afraid of a grazed knee and it’s not going to stop her from running around. She moves at the speed of light!”
Keep scrolling to see all the photos from the second royal baby’s major moments over the years.
Kate Middleton and Prince William welcomed their first daughter, Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge, on May 2, 2015 — click through to see all the photos from the second royal baby's debut!
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Hours after giving birth inside the Lindo Wing at St. Mary’s hospital in London, Kate Middleton, with Prince William by her side, greeted the press to debut her daughter in a yellow and white silk shift dress by Jenny Packham. Her perfect-for-a-princess look was adorned with a sweet buttercup print.
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Her Royal Highness, the Princess of Cambridge was sweetly wrapped in a white GH Hurt and Sons shawl.
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Prince William looked lovingly at his only daughter while posing for photographers outside London’s St. Mary’s hospital on Saturday, May 2, 2015.
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Wearing an adorable white bonnet, the heiress — who weighed in at 8 pounds, 3 ounces — slept gently in her mom’s arms while the world buzzed about her arrival.
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Just hours after welcoming their first daughter, Middleton (looking perfect!) and William emerged from the hospital with the princess in a car seat and jetted off home in a black Range Rover.
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The princess arrived nine days past her anticipated due date, but upon arriving at St. Mary’s hospital, Middleton’s birth was quick and easy. Palace officials told Us that both mom and baby were “doing well.”
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Middleton, who donned nude heels with her shift dress, waved to photographers with William and their baby girl, who will be addressed as Her Royal Highness, Princess of Cambridge.
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Prince George’s little sister (the siblings met privately inside the hospital shortly before) put her adorable pout on display just hours after being welcomed into the world. Middleton’s mini-me is now fourth in line to the throne.
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The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to both of her children in the exclusive, luxurious wing of St. Mary’s hospital. A patient previously told Us that “it’s not your normal run of the mill” hospital stay.
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The royal pair bonded early after Prince George paid Princess Charlotte a visit the day that she was born. “George was aware that he would soon have a new brother or sister and has been excited throughout the pregnancy,” a source previously told Us. “He’s great around other children. He’s a very curious boy.”
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The Duke and Duchess’ first child planted a kiss on Princess Charlotte’s forehead in one shot, posing for the sweet photo taken by Middleton’s Canon EOS 5D Mark II camera.
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Princess Charlotte has been getting to know her big brother at the family’s country house of Anmer Hall, where the photos were taken. The royals regularly escape to the peaceful manor, and traveled to the country last month after Charlotte’s birth.
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Prince George cradled his baby sister in a series of shots by mom Kate Middleton. Kensington Palace released the first official photos of the adorable siblings in June 2015.
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Princess Charlotte was pushed in her silver cross pram while leaving the Church of St. Mary Magdalene. The royal baby wore the same christening gown as her brother, Prince George.
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Wearing a replica of the traditional royal christening gown, Princess Charlotte arrived at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Sandringham, England, on July 5, for her official christening ceremony.
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The Duchess of Cambridge, wearing an Alexander McQueen suit and Jane Taylor fascinator, and Princess Charlotte looked beautiful in head-to-toe white while arriving at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene for the princess’ christening on Sunday, July 5.
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The Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William chatted outside with Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and Camilla after Princess Charlottes’s christening.
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Princess Charlotte was celebrated by her famous family members at the Sandringham House for her christening. She was joined for the special day by her grandparents, great-grandparents, and aunt and uncle.
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Fashion photographer Mario Testino snapped a gorgeous shot of the Duchess holding her baby girl at the christening on Sunday, July 5. The two royals posed for the sweet photo in the Drawing Room at Sandringham House.
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The royal family posed for a stunning portrait shot by Testino. The Duke of Cambridge held young Prince George in his arms, while Princess Charlotte relaxed in the arms of the Duchess of Cambridge.
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The 6-month-old princess modeled her infectious smile while playing with a stuffed pup in one of two portraits taken by the Duchess of Cambridge.
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Princess Charlotte, here at 6 months, showed off her big blue eyes in one of two photos snapped by her mom and shared just before the 2015 holiday season.
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Princess Charlotte bundled up in a cream John Lewis snow suit (with animal ears!) to pose alongside her mom, dad and brother, George, during a family holiday in the French Alps in March 2016.
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The little princess (10 months old at the time) and Prince William snuggled close for a portrait snapped during a family vacation in the French Alps in March 2016.
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Queen Elizabeth II held Princess Charlotte in her lap for a portrait in honor of her 90th birthday on April 21, 2016. They were joined by the other youngest members of the royal family, including Charlotte’s brother, Prince George.
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Duchess Kate snapped a portrait of her little girl at Anmer Hall in Norfolk, England, ahead of Princess Charlotte’s first birthday on May 2.
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In another birthday portrait by the Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte took her place on a mini wicker chair at Anmer Hall. The photos were released on May 1, one day before the princess’ birthday.
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Princess Charlotte flashed an adorable smile while pushing her toy blocks across the lawn at Anmer Hall in a photo to commemorate her first birthday on May 2.
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The tiny royal looked up lovingly as her mom, Kate Middleton, snapped away on a camera for her daughter’s first birthday.
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On June 11, 2016, Charlotte joined her family on the balcony at Buckingham Palace for the Trooping of the Colour in honor of her grandmother Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday.
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Charlotte followed her mom’s lead and waved to the crowds while leaving Victoria, Canada, and heading home on October 1, 2016.
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Charlotte breathed in a bouquet gifted to her mom, Duchess Kate, on October 1, the last day of their royal tour of Canada.
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The little princess hugged a wall of balloons at a children’s party for military families during the Canadian tour on September 29, 2016.
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Princess Charlotte went right in for the nuzzle with a black-and-white bunny at the children’s gathering.
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Charlotte (with mom Kate) held tight to a balloon animal at the fete.
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Charlotte flashed a smile for the camera while strolling the grounds at the special event.
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Charlotte, in a light-blue dress with a pink bow, and Kate, in a cream frock with crocheted details, shared a laugh at the children’s party.
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Charlotte, her brother, George, and her parents, Duchess Kate and Prince William, strolled to church on Christmas Day 2016.
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Princess Charlotte showed off an adorable expression while walking (and color-coordinating) with her mom, Kate, on Christmas morning in England.
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Charlotte left Christmas 2016 Mass with a bow in her hair and a candy cane in hand.
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Prince William and Duchess Kate released a new photo of their daughter, taken by her proud mom, in honor of her 2nd birthday on May 2, 2017. “Their Royal Highnesses would like to thank everyone for all of the lovely messages they have received, and hope that everyone enjoys this photograph of Princess Charlotte as much as they do,” the official Instagram account for Kensington Palace posted.
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Princess Charlotte served as a bridesmaid for her aunt Pippa Middleton’s wedding to James Matthews at St. Mark’s Church in Englefield, Berkshire, on May 20, 2017.
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The littlest royal, who wore a white Pepa & Co. dress and flower crown, held her mom Duchess Kate’s hand outside of Pippa Middleton’s wedding ceremony.
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The Duchess of Cambridge gave Charlotte a lift when they arrived at Warsaw airport on July 17, 2017 in Warsaw, Poland.
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Princess Charlotte of Cambridge greets the crowd during the Trooping The Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.
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The royal siblings watched the Trooping the Colour parade from the balcony of Buckingham Palace on June 17, 2017 in London, England.
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Princess Charlotte of Cambridge matched her royal mother during the annual Trooping The Colour parade at the Mall on June 17, 2017 in London, England.
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Princess Charlotte arrives at Berlin’s Tegel Airport during an official visit to Germany on July 19, 2017.
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The little princess clutched a flower bouquet as she arrived at Berlin’s Tegel Airport on July 19, 2017.
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Princess Charlotte and the Duchess checked out helicopter models together before departing from Hamburg airport on the last day of their official visit on July 21, 2017.
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Duchess Kate snapped photos of her little girl as she prepared to head off to Willcocks Nursery School in January 2018. She looked adorable in a red coat and bow and carried a pink backpack.
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Princess Charlotte stole the show when she waved to bystanders outside St. Mary’s Hospital in London on April 23, 2018. The 2-year-old was on her way into the Lindo wing with dad Prince William and brother Prince George to meet Duchess Kate, who just welcomed the couple’s third child — a baby boy.
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Princess Charlotte looked as precious as ever while serving as a bridesmaid in Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan’s royal wedding on May 19, 2018, at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in front of 600 guests.
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The palace shared adorable photos of Charlotte in honor of her 4th birthday on May 2, 2019.
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Charlotte kicked off her 4th birthday with a celebration at preschool, a source told Us. “It’ll be a birthday breakfast and Kate will walk her there.”
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Charlotte and her older brother dangled their feet in a stream at the Chelsea Flower Show Garden their mom designed in May 2019.
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The toddler smiled at the camera in a dress while giving a rope swing a go.
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Charlotte looked down at the 2019 Trooping the Colour crowd through a window with her baby brother, Louis.
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The princess showed off her athletic ability at a charity polo match in July 2019.
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Charlotte wore a life vest over her striped tee while sailing with her parents and older brother in August 2019.
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Charlotte held tight to her mom’s hand on her first day of school at Thomas’s Battersea in September 2019.
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The princess wore a green coat and navy tights to church on Christmas Day 2019.
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Charlotte giggled while clapping for first responders working amid the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020.
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Charlotte led her family in a clap for frontline workers in April 2020.
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Royal watchers compared Charlotte to a young version of the queen on her 5th birthday in May 2020 when Kate released new photos of her daughter.
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The birthday girl helped her family pack and deliver food packages amid the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2020.
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Charlotte and her older brother walked with their dad in June 2020 while he held an umbrella over their heads.
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Charlotte and her siblings roughhoused with their dad in June 2020.
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Charlotte wore a dress and blue tennis shoes when David Attenborough visited her family in September 2020.
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Charlotte asked natural historian David Attenborough whether he likes spiders in October 2020.
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