13 Exciting Milestones Princess Charlotte Hit Before Her Second Birthday
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.
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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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She Said Her First Word in Public
. . . which was the word "pop" during a tea party in Canada.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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She Received Flowers
Well, her mother Kate received flowers, but she shared them with the little princess for the first time.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?