The royal family are known for their many traditions. While most of them are pretty formal and require certain protocol [1], there's one simple yet sweet tradition in particular that we look forward to every year: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's family birthday portraits. To commemorate a royal's special day, the palace typically releases a new batch of portraits [2], giving the public a more intimate glimpse at their personal life. Usually, a photographer is hired to snap these palace-approved photos, but ever since, Princess Charlotte's first birthday [3] in 2016, the Duchess of Cambridge has put her photography skills to use [4] and made it a tradition to take these portraits for Charlotte, Prince George, and Prince Louis.
Most recently, she shared an adorable snap of Prince Louis on his bike [5] for his 3rd birthday, and a portrait of Princess Charlotte [6] on her 6th birthday. Ahead, take a look at all the precious birthday portraits Catherine has shared of her family over the years.
Prince George's 7th Birthday, 2020
Prince Louis's 3rd Birthday, 2021
Princess Charlotte's 6th Birthday, 2021
