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Princess Charlotte\u2019s ninth birthday has been marked by the release of a picture showing the young royal smiling.<\/p>\n
The Prince and Princess of Wales\u2019 daughter has been pictured casually posing outside next to a clematis plant with pink petals, in the image taken by Kate.<\/p>\n
Charlotte\u2019s big day comes as the Wales family navigate Kate\u2019s cancer treatment, with the princess away from official duties since the start of the year.<\/p>\n
The photograph was posted on the royal couple\u2019s official X account, with the words \u201cHappy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!\u201d and a cake emoji.<\/p>\n
It also said: \u201cThank you for all the kind messages today.\u201d <\/p>\n
The new photo comes weeks after a photo editing scandal rocked the family when the Palace released a manipulated photograph of Kate and her children to celebrate Mother\u2019s Day. <\/p>\n
Kate herself later apologised for the confusion it caused, admitting that she is an \u201camateur photographer\u201d.<\/p>\n
(The Prince and Princess of Wales\/Kensington Palace\/PA Wire)Charlotte was last photographed in public on Christmas Day when she walked to church with her family on the Sandringham estate. <\/p>\n
She and her siblings have recently been kept out of the public eye amid a tumultuous time for their family. <\/p>\n
This began in January when their mother underwent planned abdominal surgery.<\/p>\n
While it was believed at the time that Kate\u2019s condition was non-cancerous, she later revealed in March that she had been diagnosed with the disease and was undergoing \u201cpreventative\u201d chemotherapy.<\/p>\n
This followed intense speculation about her whereabouts after she remained unseen since Christmas Day. <\/p>\n
In a poignant video message, she said: \u201cIt has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be okay.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs I have said to them; I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body and spirits.\u201d<\/p>\n
Princess Charlotte is currently third in line to the throne (AP)In her short life, Princess Charlotte has already become beloved by the British public and has been described as \u201cthe one in charge\u201d by her mother.<\/p>\n
Some of her notable moments include telling her younger brother Louis off for misbehaving and she even reminded her older sibling George to bow at the Queen\u2019s funeral in 2022. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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