Princess Charlotte through the years after Kate releases sweet new pic to mark her ninth birthday
PRINCESS Charlotte poses with posies in a charming photo taken to mark her ninth birthday.
It sees the youngster leaning on a fence covered in flowers in a sweet tribute to her beloved great-grandmother.
The purple blooms — Clematis Elizabeth — are named in honour of the late Queen.
The photo was taken by Charlotte’s mother the Princess of Wales at the family home in Windsor.
It was posted yesterday by Kate, 42, and Prince William, 41, on their official social media channels with the caption: “Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!
“Thank you for all of the kind messages today.”
Last week, Kate released a photo of Charlotte’s brother Louis to mark his sixth birthday.
Kensington Palace had to give assurances that it had not been edited following controversy over changes Kate had made to a Mother’s Day picture.
Kate, who is recuperating with her family after having treatment for cancer, has taken and released images of her three children for their birthdays every year.
Last year Charlotte was pictured sitting on a white wicker chair, while the year before a photo showed her playing in bluebells.
For her sixth birthday she was seen smiling for the camera with sun-bleached hair.
Other memorable shots include one taken for her fourth birthday showing her climbing a fence.
And for Charlotte’s third birthday, Kate released a photo of her giving newborn Louis a kiss.