Princess Charlotte Turns 11

Princess Charlotte, the daughter of Prince William and Princess Catherine of Wales, marked her 11th birthday on May 2, surrounded by her family including brothers Prince George and Prince Louis.

Born on the same date in 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital in London, Charlotte made history with her first public appearance that day on the steps of the Lindo Wing alongside her parents. Prince William brought her older brother, Prince George, to meet her shortly after her birth, a moment that captured widespread attention. Her arrival prompted nationwide celebrations, including pink illuminations on landmarks such as the London Eye and Tower Bridge, along with traditional gun salutes.

Named Charlotte Elizabeth Diana to honor Queen Elizabeth II and her late grandmother, Diana, Princess of Wales, who died in 1997, the young royal holds the position of third in line to the British throne. A 2013 change to succession rules, enacted before her parents' first child was born, ensured gender-neutral inheritance, allowing Charlotte to retain her place ahead of her younger brother, Prince Louis.

Throughout her young life, Charlotte has appeared poised and joyful at public events, often alongside her...