While we often marvel at the endurance of young royals during weddings [1] and other events that require them to be still, we also take comfort in knowing that even little prince and princesses succumb to meltdowns now and then [2]. And while Prince George [3] and Prince Louis [4] hold a special place in our hearts, no one quite captures the curiosity, determination, and cuteness that comes along with toddlerhood like Princess Charlotte. Whether she's waving hello or sticking her tongue out, we can't help but chuckle. Now that she's growing out of this precious developmental stage, we've decided to pay tribute to her cutest toddler moments that truly stole the show.

When she tried to disappear on the first day of school

When she kept it real about the noise level during Trooping The Colour

When the wind was her best accessory

When she played soccer in sandals

When she managed not to lose her sunglasses

When the fanciest dress couldn't quiet her inner ninja

When her big brother was hiding but she was here for the moment

When she practiced her polite sneezing

When she snuck in a moment of silliness during peak formality

When she just needed to know what the basket tasted like

When she practiced for her teenage years

When greeting people topped her list of favorite activities

When she got a candy cane and nothing else mattered

When her mom's hand was the only thing keeping her off of the ground

When she couldn't resist a platform

When meeting someone in uniform equated to a superhero encounter

When she needed to be sold on every aspect of the day's plans

When windows and mirrors worked like magnets for her nose and fingers

When she fell and her mom couldn't get her up

When smelling flowers gave her life