Princess Charlotte is Catherine Middleton and Prince William’s only girl and is the middle child in the Wales family. She is known for her fashion-forward outfits, just like her mother, as well as her cheeky yet adorable personality.
Charlotte’s sassy attitude has been obvious since she was very young, and Princess Catherine has previously described her as “the one in charge.”
Find out everything you need to know about the young royal here.
What is Princess Charlotte’s real name?
Princess Charlotte of Wales’ full name is Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. Her name received the blessing of both Queen Elizabeth and King Charles before her name was made public due to its touching tribute to past family members.
Charlotte’s full name pays tribute to Charles, Kate’s great-grandmother Elizabeth, the late Queen Elizabeth II, and William’s late mother, Princess Diana. Days after the birth of Princess Charlotte, Vanity Fair reported that it took two days for Kate and Wills to decide on the name.
“It reminds us of how much Diana still means to William and the memory of his mother,” the editor of Majesty magazine, Ingrid Seward, told Vanity Fair at the time.
“The Queen perhaps feels that Diana hasn’t been acknowledged enough, and this is a wonderful way of doing so.”
How old is Princess Charlotte?
Princess Charlotte was born on May 2, 2015, making her currently 10 years old. She made history when she was born due to the changes in succession laws that came into effect in 2015.
Her birth marked the first time in British history that a female royal retained their place in the line of succession. Princess Charlotte is currently third in the line of succession, after her older brother George and before her younger brother Louis. If it weren’t for a law called the Succession to the Crown Act, the younger son would continue to supersede the elder daughter in the line of succession, leaving Charlotte’s chances of becoming a monarch incredibly slim.
To mark the occasion, the Prince and Princess of Wales shared a new photo of the young princess with the caption: “Happy 10th Birthday Princess Charlotte! ❤” The sweet photo, which features a smiling Charlotte in a camouflage jacket, was taken by Kate during the family’s visit to Cumbria earlier this year. According to The Sun, she’s also wearing a hiking bag in the photo.
While the new photo shows her love of the outdoors, an insider source has previously told New Idea that she was “every inch the perfect lady in waiting”, thanks to her mother.
“Kate’s been drawing on her own experiences but also William, Zara, and her mum, Princess Anne,” they said.
“Unlike Kate, they were born to royalty, as is Charlotte, and Kate wants her to have the right balance of stiff upper lip while being a role model for young girls.”
While her 10th birthday celebrations were kept under wraps, it’s assumed as it was on a Friday, she spent it at school with her friends, and enjoyed a family party at home either that evening or the following weekend.
What school does Princess Charlotte go to?
Princess Charlotte attends Lambrook School in Berkshire with both of her brothers. She started her education at Willcocks Nursery School in January 2018 before joining George and Louis at Thomas’s School in Battersea in September 2019.
The royal children didn’t attend the independent preparatory school until 2022, when the family relocated to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor Home Park, just east of Windsor Castle.
However, now that Charlotte is 10, an insider source told New Idea her parents were looking into Charlotte’s future schooling, with UK reports claiming the prestigious Ascot institution, once attended by her “royal best friend” Lady Louise Windsor, was a possibility.
“It’s ideal as it’s close to home,” they said. “Kate wants to keep a close eye on Charlotte. She wants to be there every step of the way as she whittles down her calling in life.
“Having gone through first-hand a battle with cancer at home, Charlotte’s passionate about helping others. Kate sees her building up a valuable charity portfolio that reflects the remarkable and thoughtful young lady she is. Charlotte’s going to surprise everyone – she’s too clever not to.”
Why is Princess Charlotte richer than a billionaire?
In 2023, The Mirror reported on a study at the time, revealing that Princess Charlotte has a net worth slightly higher than both of her brothers. The study revealed that Charlotte has a net worth of £3.5 billion while her older brother, Prince George, has a net worth of £3.4 billion.
The reason for Charlotte’s slightly higher net worth comes down to one simple thing – fashion. The outlet reported that “the Kate Middleton effect” could have a “huge impact on fashion trends”.
Kate is well-known for her elegant fashion sense, and whenever she wears an outfit, it often sells out almost instantaneously. Charlotte has therefore inherited this ability to boost the economy through her fashion choices, explaining why she is reportedly richer than her brothers.
Does Princess Charlotte share a close bond with her brothers?
Not only is she wealthier, but royal commentator Katie Nicholl also revealed to The Mirror in 2024 that she is far more confident than George and Louis.
“Charlotte is the most buoyant and outgoing of the three Cambridge children. It’s that strength of character that will stand her in good stead when she’s older,” she said.
The siblings do share a close bond, even if Louis tries to copy her!
In 2021, Prince William shared the family’s happy morning ritual of dancing around the house and listening to music.
“Charlotte, particularly, is running around the kitchen in her dresses and ballet stuff and everything,” he shared on a special Christmas episode of Time to Walk on Apple +.
“She goes completely crazy with Louis following her around trying to do the same thing.”
