Princess Charlotte's First 2 Years

1 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.

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2 She Said Her First Word in Public

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. . . which was the word "pop" during a tea party in Canada.

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3 She Experienced Snow For the First Time

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Charlotte encountered a lot in her first year, including her first family holiday and first time on a plane.

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4 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.

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5 She Appeared on a Christmas Card

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Also in her first year, Charlotte appeared with her parents and big brother George on the Cambridge's holiday card.

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6 She Saw the Red Arrows

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. . . 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.

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7 She Went to Canada

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Charlotte's future will include many royal tours, and her very first spanned a week in September 2016 and involved three public appearances.

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8 She Received Flowers

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Well, her mother Kate received flowers, but she shared them with the little princess for the first time.

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9 She Waved in Public For the First Time

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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.

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10 She Met Justin Trudeau!

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Earning the envy of many.

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11 She Developed a Love of Animals

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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.

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12 She Attended Church

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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.

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13 She Grew Her Hair Long!

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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?

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