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Princess Charlotte Turns 11, Joins Family for Cricket, Dogs

5/3/2026

Summary

Princess Charlotte Birthday

Parents posted a video after Princess Charlotte of Wales turned 11 on May 2, 2026.
Matt Porteous photographed Princess Charlotte of Wales in a flower field, where the video shows her with dogs Orla and Otto on a boat writing “I ?U” in seashells.
Princess Charlotte of Wales throws a ball, plays cricket and runs barefoot while Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales celebrate with Prince George, 12, and Prince Louis, 8.

Summary

Princess Charlotte Portrait

Photographer Matt Porteous captured Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana’s birthday portrait.
Charlotte’s full name honors King Charles, late Queen Elizabeth II, and William’s mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.
Charlotte was born fourth in line to the throne on 2 May 2015.
She moved to third place on 8 September 2022 after Queen Elizabeth II’s death and King Charles III’s accession.
The spaniel dog Otto celebrated his first birthday on 1 May 2026, a pup born to their earlier dog Orla.

History

Historical Context

On 29 July 1981 Prince Charles married Lady Diana at St Paul’s Cathedral, a state occasion that hosted about 3,500 guests from royal families and heads of state. The event set a precedent for royal publicity, which today shapes Matt Porteous’s portraits of Princess Charlotte, whose public appearances echo the 1981 wedding’s global attention.

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Princess Charlotte Birthday

Parents posted a video after Princess Charlotte of Wales turned 11 on May 2, 2026.
Matt Porteous photographed Princess Charlotte of Wales in a flower field, where the video shows her with dogs Orla and Otto on a boat writing “I ?U” in seashells.
Princess Charlotte of Wales throws a ball, plays cricket and runs barefoot while Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales celebrate with Prince George, 12, and Prince Louis, 8.

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