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 was born on May 2, 2015. She is a member of the British royal family. Her parents are Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales. She is also the granddaughter of King Charles III and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Princess Charlotte is currently third in line to become the British monarch.
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Early Life and Birth
Princess Charlotte was born on May 2, 2015, at St Mary's Hospital, London. Her great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, was the monarch at the time. Charlotte was the second child of Prince William and Catherine, who were then known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
A Royal Welcome
Her birth was celebrated with special gun salutes. Many famous London buildings were lit up in pink to mark the happy event. On May 4, her full name was announced as Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. This name honored her grandfather, King Charles, her great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and her grandmother, Diana, Princess of Wales.
Christening Ceremony
Princess Charlotte was christened on July 5, 2015. The ceremony was led by the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. It took place at St Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham.
Growing Up Royal
During her early years, Princess Charlotte and her family lived at Anmer Hall in Norfolk. In 2017, they moved to Kensington Palace in London.
School Days
Princess Charlotte started nursery school in January 2018 at Willcocks Nursery School. In September 2019, she joined her older brother, Prince George, at Thomas's School in Battersea. At school, she was known as Charlotte Cambridge.
Moving to Windsor
In 2022, her family moved to Adelaide Cottage. This home is located in Windsor Home Park. After this move, Charlotte and her brothers, George and Louis, began attending Lambrook. This is an independent preparatory school in Berkshire.
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Royal Duties and Appearances
On September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II passed away. Her grandfather, Charles, became King Charles III. This meant Charlotte became third in line to the throne. Princess Charlotte and her brothers sometimes join their parents for royal events. These can include tours and diplomatic visits.
Royal Title and Style
Princess Charlotte is a British princess. Her official title and way of being addressed is "Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Wales."
Changes to Her Title
Before her father became the Prince of Wales on September 9, 2022, Charlotte was known as "Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge."
Line of Succession
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 Historic Change
Because of a rule called the Perth Agreement, Charlotte did not move down the line of succession when her younger brother, Louis, was born in April 2018. This rule changed how the throne is passed down. It means that older sisters now stay ahead of their younger brothers in the line of succession. This makes Princess Charlotte the first British princess in history to rank above a brother in the line of succession.
See also
In Spanish: Carlota de Gales para niños
- Family tree of the British royal family
- List of living British princes and princesses
