Prince William and Princess Catherine share new photo of Princess Charlotte celebrating 11th birthday

The Prince and Princess of Wales have released a new photo of Princess Charlotte, marking her 11th birthday.

The image was captured by Matt Porteous in Cornwall over Easter, to whom the Waleses often turn to mark family occasions.

It depicts the young princess smiling as she strolls through a field of daisies, wearing a black and red striped jumper and blue denim jeans while smiling at the camera.

The caption reads: “Wishing Charlotte a very happy 11th birthday!”

The only daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge was born in St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington on May 2, 2015 at 8.34am, weighing 8lb 3oz.

She is a year younger than the couple’s oldest son and heir to the throne, Prince George, 12, and three years older than her younger brother Louis, who turned eight last month.

Like George and Louis, Charlotte currently attends Lambrook School.

However, unlike her younger brother, she will not be required to attend classes on her special day, with it falling on a weekend this year.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have released a new photo of Princess Charlotte, marking her 11th birthday

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Charlotte is known to be a huge dancer, in particular ballet and tap.

She is also renowned for her feistier attitude and has previously been described by her mother as “the one in charge”.

Her most recent public outing came at last month’s Easter service, where she sported a tan, tailored coat over a pale blue dress, and waved to well-wishers with her siblings.

She was later spotted holding hands with her mother, Catherine, as the pair departed the ceremony, in a rare display of public affection.

All five members of the Wales family stepped out for the Easter Matins Service at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on Easter Sunday | PA

Cameras caught a sweet moment between Catherine and her daughter Charlotte as they left the event | GETTY

Her mother and father celebrated their 15th anniversary earlier this week, sharing a never-before-seen photo of the family.

The image captures the couple alongside their three children, relaxing together on the grass – all appearing barefoot.

The family’s black cocker spaniel, Orla, features beside William, while their second pet, a brown spaniel kept from one of Orla’s litters last year, also appears in the frame.

The moment was also captured by photographer Mr Porteous, who took the picture during the family’s Easter break in Cornwall, when Princess Charlotte was pictured for her latest portrait.

Prince William and the Princess of Wales marked their 15th wedding anniversary this week with the release of a new family portrait

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Accompanying the photograph, the royal couple shared a simple message: “Celebrating 15 years of marriage.”

Last year, Catherine, a keen photographer, took a photo of her daughter to mark her 10th birthday, captioning the image: “Happy 10th Birthday Princess Charlotte!”

The photo is believed to have been taken during a hike in Cumbria and depicts the princess sitting on the ground with hills in the background.