She may only be 3 years old, but Princess Charlotte [1] already knows how to steal the show. Whether it's perfecting her royal wave [2] as she arrived at the hospital to meet her new baby brother or cheekily sticking out her tongue [3] at her uncle Prince Harry's wedding, Charlotte is quickly becoming a fan favourite among royal watchers.
To get to know the young royal better, we've rounded up 20 fun facts you may not know about the princess. Prepare yourselves for a cuteness overload!
All About Charlotte
- Her full name is Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge.
- She was born on May 2, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital in London and weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces.
She Loves Girly Things
- Her father William was once quoted saying, "My daughter Charlotte loves dancing". [4]
- While mum Kate shared her favourite colour is pink [5].
She's a Foodie
- According to mum Kate, Charlotte loves to make pizza dough with brother Prince George [6].
- Her mum also once told a 4-year-old patient at the Great Ormond Street Hospital in London that Charlotte likes pasta, as well [7].
She's Sporty
- Charlotte is following in royal tradition and takes riding lessons [8].
- She's reportedly also "a natural" at tennis [9].
- The princess has already been on her first skiing holiday [10].
She's Changed History
- In March 2015, the Succession to the Crown Act [11] was officially put into place. The act ended male primogeniture, making it possible for royal baby girls to uphold their position in the succession line, regardless of any brothers born after them — meaning Princess Charlotte remained fourth in line of succession to the British throne, even after her baby brother Prince Louis was born.
She's in Charge
- Her great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth has claimed that it is Charlotte who is in charge and looks after older brother Prince George [12].
- She may rule the roost now, but her father Prince William said she was very easy and sweet baby [13].
She Shares Clothes With Her Brothers
- Princess Charlotte has been spotted in her older brother George's hand-me-downs, including his navy blue patterned cardigan by Fina Ejerique [14].
- When her baby brother Prince Louis left the hospital after being born, he was spotted in a white bonnet "from the same set" [15] Charlotte wore when she was first born.
Professional Bridesmaid
- Charlotte made her bridesmaid debut at her aunt Pippa Middleton's wedding in 2016 [16].
- She also recently stole the show as a bridesmaid at her uncle Prince Harry's wedding [17].
Already a Pro at Being Royal
- Charlotte has already been a part of royal tours [18] in Canada, Poland, and Germany.
- She knows how to mingle with famous people as well. Ben Affleck once said his youngest son played at an indoor play park [19] with Charlotte and brother George.
Just a Normal Kid
- While she may attend fancy functions and royal tours, Charlotte is a normal kid at heart, who according to her mom loves Peppa Pig [20].
- Charlotte and brother George both like listening to The Gruffalo audio book on car rides [21].