The second child and only daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte, is gradually blossoming into a charming and spirited young girl. With each passing year, more of Charlotte’s personality shines through.

She’s quickly becoming known as the cheekiest member of the royal family. Beyond her bold and lively demeanor, Charlotte also shares an undeniable resemblance with several members of her lineage.

Observers have long noticed how much she mirrors her father, the late Princess Diana, and her great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. Since her infancy, fans have commented on her likeness to the late monarch.

Princess Charlotte was born on May 2, 2015, at St Mary’s Hospital in London, making her the second child in the Cambridge family. Her birth was celebrated across the nation—landmarks such as the London Eye and Tower Bridge were lit up in pink, and ceremonial salutes took place at Hyde Park and the Tower of London.

A few days after her arrival, it was announced that her full name would be Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, paying tribute to both her grandmother Diana and her great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth.

Charlotte, the middle child between Prince George and Prince Louis, is William and Kate’s only daughter and currently stands fourth in the royal line of succession, following her grandfather Prince Charles, her father, and her elder brother. Despite her place in the middle, Charlotte has already shown strong leadership qualities within her family.

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As Charlotte grows older, she’s truly coming into her own appearance. As is customary, a birthday portrait was released when she turned six. Captured by Kate herself—often affectionately dubbed the “unofficial royal photographer” by outlets like the Observer—the photo shows Charlotte glowing as she beams at the camera in a blue floral dress, her hair gently cascading over her shoulders.

At just six years old, she already looked remarkably mature, and the resemblance to Prince William was striking. From their shared eyes to the shape of their smiles, the photograph left little doubt that Charlotte has inherited her father’s good looks—along with what appears to be many of his qualities.

On May 1, 2022, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared a new photograph, once again taken by Kate, in honor of Charlotte’s birthday the next day. The caption read:

“Seven tomorrow! The Duchess.”