All About Princess Charlotte, Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Only Daughter

THE RUNDOWN

• Princess Charlotte is the only daughter of Prince William and Kate Middleton. She is third in line to the throne.
• She’s known for her confident personality, love of sports and dance, and close bond with her siblings.
• Charlotte has made standout appearances at high-profile events including Trooping the Colour, Wimbledon, King Charles’s coronation, and more.

Princess Charlotte is the only daughter of Prince William and Kate Middleton, and third in line to the throne. She became the first royal girl in British history to retain her place in the line of succession after the birth of a younger brother.

Now 11 years old, the young royal is known for her confidence, poise, and playful personality. She shares a close bond with her brothers, Prince George and Prince Louis, and often appears alongside her parents at public events.

Here’s everything to know about Charlotte.

Charlotte was born on May 2, 2015, at St. Mary’s Hospital in London. Kensington Palace confirmed the news, sharing, “Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well.”

Later that day, the Prince and Princess of Wales introduced their daughter to the world from the hospital steps.

Charlotte’s full name is Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, honoring both Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana. She was named Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge at birth.

The name “Charlotte” is also the feminine form of “Charles,” a nod to her grandfather, King Charles III.

Charlotte is affectionately called “Lottie” by her family. During a 2019 visit to Windsor Park stadium in Northern Ireland, Kate met Belfast blogger Laura-Ann and her young son, George. When Laura-Ann mentioned that her older son was four, Kate responded, “Oh, he’s the same age as Lottie,” revealing Charlotte’s nickname.

The young princess also refers to her father as “Papa,” as revealed in a Mother’s Day card she wrote to Princess Diana: “Dear Granny Diana, I am thinking of you on Mother’s Day. I love you very much. Papa is missing you. Lots of love, Charlotte.”

In November 2024, William was photographed wearing a blue beaded bracelet with the word “Papa” on it. The bracelet, reportedly made by Charlotte, signaled their close relationship.

Charlotte has been described by multiple sources and family members as confident, talkative, and self-assured. A source close to the royal household told People in May 2025, “She is quite a strong character—almost wise beyond her years.”

“It’s truly her personality—it’s not forced,” childrenswear designer Amaia Arrieta added. “She looks very confident and at ease with herself and the environment she’s in. The maturity that comes with that responsibility—she seems to nail it every time.”

During a conversation with a fellow mother, Samantha Burge, in March 2017, Kate was described as saying, “Charlotte is growing up really fast. She is the one in charge,” according to Burge, who later spoke to reporters, per People. She added, “[Kate said] they are both becoming really good friends, George and Charlotte.”

A source told People in January 2018 that Charlotte is “so polite, but also fun and energetic,” adding, “She’s very sweet and very confident—she’s always chatting away.”

Travis Kelce shared his impression of meeting her with Taylor Swift at The 2024 Eras Tour in London, saying, “She was a superstar.” His brother Jason added, “She was so adorable. Like, I cannot.”

Charlotte has a wide range of hobbies. She plays several sports, including soccer, rugby, and gymnastics. She has also taken dance lessons. “My daughter Charlotte likes dancing, she loves ballet and tap,” Kate told a young fan named Emily during a 2023 appearance in Yorkshire.

For Charlotte’s 8th birthday in 2023, her mother took her to see Cinderella at the Royal Opera House.

During an appearance on The Good, The Bad & The Rugby podcast in 2023, Kate also revealed that “Charlotte’s playing both the sports now,” referring to rugby and football, and added that “it’s really good to see youngsters, particularly girls, playing these types of sports now.”

While visiting Galway in 2020, Kate told tightrope performers: “Charlotte is really into gymnastics, she’s doing cartwheels, handstands, everything. It’s so good for their basic skills of balance and coordination.”

Charlotte also enjoys horseback riding and was gifted a horseshoe brooch by Queen Elizabeth II, which she wore to the monarch’s funeral.