Princess Charlotte of Wales (born 2015) facts for kids
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Princess Charlotte in 2022
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| Born | Princess Charlotte of Cambridge 2 May 2015 St Mary's Hospital, London, England |
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| House | Windsor | ||||
| Father | William, Prince of Wales | ||||
| Mother | Catherine Middleton | ||||
Princess Charlotte of Wales (born Charlotte Elizabeth Diana on 2 May 2015) is a member of the British royal family. She is the second child and only daughter of William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales. Her grandparents are King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales. Princess Charlotte is currently third in line to become the next British monarch.
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Early Life and Birth
Princess Charlotte was born at 8:34 AM on 2 May 2015. She was born at St Mary's Hospital, London. At the time, her great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, was the monarch. Charlotte was the second child of Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales. They were known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge then.
Her birth was celebrated with special gun salutes. Many famous London buildings were lit up in pink. On 4 May, her full name was announced as Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. This name honored her grandfather Charles, her great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth, and her grandmother Diana.
Princess Charlotte was christened on 5 July 2015. The ceremony was led by the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. It took place at St Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham.
Growing Up and Education
During her early years, Princess Charlotte and her family lived at Anmer Hall in Norfolk. In 2017, they moved to Kensington Palace in London.
Charlotte started nursery school in January 2018. She attended Willcocks Nursery School. In September 2019, she joined her older brother George at Thomas's School in Battersea. At school, she was known simply as Charlotte Cambridge.
In 2022, her family moved again. They relocated to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor Home Park. After this move, Charlotte and her brothers, George and Louis, began attending Lambrook. This is an independent preparatory school located in Berkshire.
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Royal Duties and Public Appearances
On 8 September 2022, Queen Elizabeth II passed away. Her grandfather, Charles III, became the new King. This meant Princess Charlotte became third in line to the throne.
Princess Charlotte and her brothers sometimes join their parents for royal events. These include official tours and diplomatic visits. They are learning about their roles in the royal family.
Princess Charlotte's Title
Princess Charlotte is a British princess. Her official title is "Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Wales".
Before her father became the Prince of Wales on 9 September 2022, her title was different. She was known as "Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge".
Who is Next in Line to the Throne?
Princess Charlotte is third in the line of succession to the British throne. She is behind her father, Prince William, and her older brother, Prince George.
A special rule called the Perth Agreement was put in place. This rule changed how the line of succession works. Before, younger brothers would rank above older sisters. Now, the oldest child, regardless of gender, comes first.
Because of this rule, Princess Charlotte did not move down the line of succession. This happened even when her younger brother Louis was born in April 2018. This makes her the first British princess in history to rank above a brother in the line of succession.
See also
- Family tree of the British royal family
- List of living British princes and princesses
