2 May 2016

New photos of Princess Charlotte released

8:31 am on 2 May 2016

New photographs of Princess Charlotte, taken by her mother the Duchess of Cambridge, have been released to mark her first birthday.

New photographs of Princess Charlotte have been released to mark her first birthday.

New photographs of Princess Charlotte have been released to mark her first birthday. Photo: HRH The Duchess of Cambridge

The four photographs were taken in April at their family home in Norfolk.

The princess, who turns one on Monday, is seen walking - with the aid of a baby walker filled with blocks - for the first time in one of the images.

Kensington Palace said the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were "delighted" to share the new pictures of Princess Charlotte.

New photographs of Princess Charlotte have been released to mark her first birthday.

Photo: HRH The Duchess of Cambridge

The princess was last seen in public at her christening last July - the first time the Cambridges had been seen as a family of four.

Photographs of the princess have been released sporadically, with several released when she reached six months.

New photographs of Princess Charlotte have been released to mark her first birthday.

Photo: HRH The Duchess of Cambridge

Kensington Palace said in a statement: "The duke and duchess are very happy to be able to share these important family moments and hope that everyone enjoys these lovely photos as much as they do."

The new photographs show Princess Charlotte wearing a blue collared dress with matching tights and white cardigan, and a similar outfit in pink.

The duke, duchess, Princess Charlotte and Prince George live at Anmer Hall, on the Queen's Sandringham Estate.

- BBC

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