Princess Charlotte Celebrates 10th Birthday, Sparks Social Media Buzz

Prince William and Kate Middleton celebrated Princess Charlotte's 10th birthday by sharing a candid outdoor photo taken by Kate, which quickly garnered over 1 million likes and drew widespread attention online. The photo, showing Charlotte in Cumbria, marked a change from her previous, more formal birthday portraits and highlighted her resemblance to her father, Prince William, with many royal fans commenting on their similar smiles and features. The milestone photo became the couple's second Instagram post to surpass 1 million likes in 2025, following Kate's own birthday photo earlier in the year. Royal fans also noted Charlotte's growing presence in the family, with her close relationships with her siblings and the public's affection for her evident in social media reactions. Kate has previously spoken about the family tradition of baking birthday cakes together. The family's approach to sharing these personal moments has strengthened their connection with the public and showcased the next generation of royals.