King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla have taken to social media in celebration of Princess Charlotte’s eighth birthday.
Charlotte – the Prince and Princess of Wales’s only daughter – was born at 8.34am on 2nd May 2015 at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, London, weighing 8lb 3oz.
Two days later, her proud parents announced her name: Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, with her middle name in tribute to her great-grandmother, the Queen and her paternal late grandmother, Princess Diana.
In honour of her special day, a message was shared on the official Royal Family Twitter account.
Alongside a new photo of Charlotte, released by Princess Kate and Prince William, a note read: “Happy 8th Birthday to Princess Charlotte!” It was accompanied by a party popper emoji.
The sweet new snapshot of the Princess was taken at the weekend by her mother.
A beaming Charlotte is seen flashing a huge grin whilst seated in a white wicker chair. She is wearing a white summer dress dotted with small posies of blue and pink flowers and has her long hair flipped over to one side.
Princess Charlotte’s eighth birthday falls just days before her grandfather’s historic coronation. She is expected to take part in the proceedings alongside her brothers Prince George and Prince Louis.
