The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and wife Kate Middleton, released a new set of photos of their second child, Princess Charlotte, ahead of her first birthday on May 2.
The photos were released on the official Twitter handle of the royal couple and Prince Harry - @KensingtonRoyal.
Princess Charlotte. Photo: Kensington Palace The photos were taken by Kate Middleton in April, said the twitter posts, in the home of the royal couple in Norfolk. Charlotte is fourth in line to the throne.
"The Duke and Duchess are happy to be able to share these family moments, ahead of their daughter's first birthday," the posts said.
We hope that everyone enjoys these lovely photos as much as we do. >pic.twitter.com/PqZnnQyX9h
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) >May 1, 2016
Britain’s royals have been photographed by some of the world’s leading photographers.
But Prince William and Kate are continuing a more informal tradition begun two years ago with the > first official portrait of Prince George , taken by his grandfather Michael Middleton.
The first official portrait of Princess Charlotte were also photographed by her mother in the arms of elder brother Prince George.
Princess Charlotte in the arms of elder brother Prince George. Photo: Kensington Palace 
