Princess Kate has once again defied tradition on Princess Charlotte‘s 9th birthday, just as she did for Prince Louis.
Fans eagerly await the annual birthday photo release for each of the royal children on their special day.
Princess Charlotte, the only daughter of Prince William and Princess Kate, is the center of attention today.
Following the unconventional move on Prince Louis’ sixth birthday, where a new photo was immediately shared on social media, it seems that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are set to follow a similar path this time around.
Typically, the royal family releases embargoed pictures of their children a day before their birthdays.
However, recent years have seen a shift in this practice.
In previous years, official portraits marking the birthdays of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Louis were released, often featuring Kate in the background.
The ongoing extraordinary circumstances within the royal family have led to adjustments in the usual protocols.
Currently, Princess Kate is undergoing preventative chemotherapy for an undisclosed form of cancer, adding new challenges for the family this year.
Last month, Kate bravely shared her cancer diagnosis with the public and requested privacy during this challenging time.
Speculation arose that past controversies surrounding family portraits may have influenced the decision to withhold the image beforehand.
In a touching gesture for Mother’s Day, a new photo of Kate with her three children was revealed, only to be swiftly removed due to editing issues by some international photo agencies.
As royal enthusiasts eagerly await a glimpse of Princess Charlotte on her special day, hopes are high that Kensington Palace will release a new picture to mark her birthday and celebrate her growth since her birth on May 2, 2015.
Social media users, like Mofomen360, expressed their excitement to see the official birthday photo of the young princess.
Born at 8:34 am on May 2, 2015, at St. Mary’s Hospital in London, Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana entered the world, following in the footsteps of many royal births at the historic location.
Welcomed into the family by her older brother, Prince George, on July 22, 2013, Princess Charlotte quickly became a beloved member of the royal clan.
The youngest addition, Prince Louis, joined the family on April 23, 2018, completing the trio of royal siblings.
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