These Pictures Will Help Explain How Princess Charlotte Became Our Favorite Royal This Year
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Princess Charlotte has pretty much been a star since she entered the world in May 2015 — this is a fact. And even though she's had a plethora of adorable moments during her three short years on earth, 2018 was when Charlotte really hit her stride. The sweet and sassy toddler — who apparently is fluent in Spanish, loves to dance, and prefers the color pink — is already proving to be the fun-loving, independent, and slightly rebellious middle child that birth-order experts would predict she'd be; from hamming it up on her first day of school to sticking out her tongue at the royal wedding, Charlotte's antics are truly entertaining to watch. This year is proof that it's Charlotte's world, and we're all just living in it. Keep reading to see her cutest moments in 2018.
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January
Charlotte was cuter than ever on her first day of nursery school at the Willcocks School in London.
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January
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April
While arriving at the hospital to visit her new baby brother, Charlotte smiled and waved to the press, resulting in lots of "Awws!"
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May
Charlotte cradled her baby brother, Louis, in these adorable portraits, which were released days after her third birthday. We also found out that Charlotte is "really enjoying having a younger brother to play with" and is "taking her big sister duties very seriously."
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May
Charlotte stretched in her bridesmaid's dress at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding at St. George's Chapel in Windsor, UK.
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May
Charlotte had a blast waving to Harry and Meghan as they took off on their carriage procession.
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June
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June
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June
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July
Charlotte arrived in style for her baby brother Louis's christening, and even gave a cheeky comment to photographers outside.
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July
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October
Charlotte shined once again as a bridesmaid for Princess Eugenie at her wedding to Jack Brooksbank in October. She didn't stick her tongue out this time around, but she did take a bit of a spill with some of the other kiddos outside the chapel.
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October
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October
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December
Charlotte had a starring role in the Cambridge family Christmas card. Look at that pose!