13 Exciting Milestones Princess Charlotte Hit Before Her Second Birthday
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Princess Charlotte been a very busy little girl — but then again, she is no ordinary 2-year-old. When her father is king, she will be second in line to the throne, so there are more to her milestones than first word, first steps, and first tooth. Take a look at all the different things the little princess has done in her jam-packed first two years.
She Learned to Walk
William and Kate released a set of pictures that were taken at home in Anmer Hall to mark Princess Charlotte's first birthday.
She Said Her First Word in Public
. . . which was the word "pop" during a tea party in Canada.
She Experienced Snow For the First Time
Charlotte encountered a lot in her first year, including her first family holiday and first time on a plane.
She Sat on the Queen's Lap For a Portrait
The queen was photographed surrounded by her great-grandchildren and two youngest grandchildren to celebrate her 90th birthday — and Princess Charlotte had pride of place.
She Appeared on a Christmas Card
Also in her first year, Charlotte appeared with her parents and big brother George on the Cambridge's holiday card.
She Saw the Red Arrows
. . . and she appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the first in a lifetime of appearances at her first Trooping the Colour in 2016 with Mom, Dad, brother George, and Uncle Harry.
She Went to Canada
Charlotte's future will include many royal tours, and her very first spanned a week in September 2016 and involved three public appearances.
She Received Flowers
Well, her mother Kate received flowers, but she shared them with the little princess for the first time.
She Waved in Public For the First Time
When Charlotte first arrived in Canada, she looked pretty sleepy and didn't wave to the crowds — despite being encouraged by her mother. Fast-forward a week and as the family set off, the little princess had clearly gotten the hang of it.
She Developed a Love of Animals
Not only does Charlotte have a dog, Lupo, and a hamster, Marvin, at home, but she also showed her love of furry friends when she met this cute pup in Canada.
She Attended Church
Charlotte experienced her first Christmas Day service last year at the age of 19 months — much younger than William and Harry's first festive outings.
She Grew Her Hair Long!
William and Kate released just one picture of their little princess to mark her second birthday — and she was already looking so much older than when we last saw her on Christmas Day four months ago. Don't they grow up fast?