Duke and Duchess of Cambridge release new photo of Princess Charlotte to mark 6th birthday

To celebrate Princess Charlotte’s 6th birthday, an adorable new photo has been released that has royal fans talking.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released a new photo of daughter Princess Charlotte to mark her 6th birthday.

Prince William and Kate Middleton shared a stunning portrait of their middle child taken at the family’s Norfolk home this weekend.

In the image, taken by mum Kate, Charlotte beams for the camera and can be seen wearing a navy blue dress with a floral pink pattern and matching buttons.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released new photo of Princess Charlotte to celebrate her 6th birthday. Picture: The Duchess of Cambridge/Kensington Palace

Charlotte appears to be standing on a swing in the image, and the photo’s background looks similar to a photo the Cambridges shared in June to mark William’s 38th birthday.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to share a new picture of The Duke with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis ahead of The Duke’s birthday tomorrow.

The picture was taken earlier this month by The Duchess. pic.twitter.com/maFAGS4bTe

— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) June 20, 2020

Social media has lit up since the image was shared this morning, with many declaring Charlotte was “so grown up”. Others noted her hair appears to be lighter than in previous birthday snaps.

“Omg she is all grown up and sooo blonde. Such a beautiful little lady! She is definitely her dad’s mini me,” one wrote.

“She is absolutely adorable. Happiest birthday Princess Charlotte,” another said.

“Wow, so grown up! You can see the young lady she will become,” someone else stated.

While one royal fan wrote: “6 years flies by...look at this little lady ...just beautiful.”

Last year, Charlotte’s birthday images showed her delivering food packages to high-risk people self-isolating due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Last year Charlotte helped deliver food to the needy amid the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: The Duchess of Cambridge/Kensington Palace

She was equally adorable in the photos. Picture: The Duchess of Cambridge/Kensington Palace