

To celebrate Princess Charlotte's ninth birthday, the Prince and Princess of Wales shared a joyful photo of her on their social media accounts. The photograph, taken by Catherine in Windsor, continues their tradition of releasing birthday portraits of their children. Amidst personal challenges, including Kate's treatment for cancer and a shift in how the royal family handles media releases, the photo marks a moment of celebration. Charlotte, third in line to the throne, was last seen publicly during the Christmas Day church service at Sandringham.