29 Sweet Photos of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis Taken By Kate Middleton
It's an understatement to say that the British royal family knows the importance of a photo opp, and milestones are rarely left undocumented. But given how seriously the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge take their children's privacy it only makes sense that when it comes to their kids, they like to control the narrative whenever possible.
And so, Kate, an amateur photographer, former art history student, and the patron of the Royal Photographic Society, is often credited with taking the portraits of her children that are released on birthdays, the first day of school, and other special occasions.
With that in mind, here are 29 adorable photos the Duchess has taken of her three children.
The Duchess of Cambridge shared this sweet photo of her only daughter ahead of Princess Charlotte's 6th birthday in 2021.
Ahead of Prince Louis's 3rd birthday, the Duchess of Cambridge released this sweet photo of Louis on a bike, shortly before the young royal left for his first day of nursery at the Willcocks Nursery School.
Kate photographed Prince George ahead of his 7th birthday. Details were slim about this photoshoot, but the youngster looked adorable in his camo-print shirt with a gap-toothed smile.
Here's the second smiling photo released in honor of Prince George's birthday.
In honor of Princess Charlotte's fifth birthday, Kate released new photos of her only daughter.
The pictures were taken in April 2020 on the Sandringham Estate, and they show Princess Charlotte volunteering during the coronavirus crisis.
Per Kensington Palace, the Cambridge family "helped to pack up and deliver food packages for isolated pensioners in the local area."
The Duchess of Cambridge shared four photos of her youngest child in honor of his second birthday.
They are believed to have been taken at Anmer Hall, where the family has been social distancing during the coronavirus crisis.
The new portraits show off little Louis's creative side, and his affinity for finger-painting.
How adorable!
Kensington Palace released a series of photos of George taken by Kate in honor of his 6th birthday.
The second picture in the birthday series shows Prince George wearing a soccer jersey.
Just look at that smile!
In honor of Princess Charlotte's 4th birthday, Kensington Palace released a series of portraits of the young royal, all of which were taken by her mother, the Duchess of Cambridge.
The candid snapshots show Charlotte playing on the grounds of the family's home in Norfolk.
Here's another photo from the set, which shows Charlotte picking a flower.
In honor of Prince Louis's first birthday, Kensington Palace released this sweet picture of the youngster. The candid snapshot was taken by the Duchess of Cambridge at the family's home in Norfolk.
Prince Louis made his public debut on the Lindo Wing steps just hours after being born, but the first official portraits of Will and Kate's third child were a bit more intimate. Kate photographed her newborn baby at home, at Kensington Palace.
The Duchess also captured this sweet moment of Princess Charlotte with her new little brother.
Before Princess Charlotte left for her first day at the Willcocks Nursery School in January of 2018, her mom snapped this picture on the steps at Kensington Palace.
Kate also took a picture of Charlotte sitting on the steps, already wearing her backpack, ready to kick off the school year.
This picture of Princess Charlotte wearing a yellow lamb sweater was released to the public in honor of the little royal's second birthday.
Kate clearly loves a backpack shot. Just as she did with Princess Charlotte, the Duchess of Cambridge photographed Prince George heading off to his first day of nursery school at Westacre Montessori.
For Princess Charlotte's first birthday, the Duchess took a series of portraits of her second child around their family's home, Anmer Hall.
Here's another photo in Charlotte's first birthday series, which perfectly captures the little princess's playful side.
“Turning one is an important family milestone, and the family is happy to share these pictures,” a source told People of the portraits.
Prince George gives his new baby sister a kiss on the forehead in this portrait of the siblings released shortly after Princess Charlotte's birth in 2015.
How precious is this Christmas photo of Prince George, which was taken on the steps at Kensington Palace? The picture captures the youngster just a few months before he became a big brother to Princess Charlotte.
29 Sweet Photos of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis Taken By Kate Middleton
It's an understatement to say that the British royal family knows the importance of a photo opp, and milestones are rarely left undocumented. But given how seriously the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge take their children's privacy it only makes sense that when it comes to their kids, they like to control the narrative whenever possible.
And so, Kate, an amateur photographer, former art history student, and the patron of the Royal Photographic Society, is often credited with taking the portraits of her children that are released on birthdays, the first day of school, and other special occasions.
With that in mind, here are 29 adorable photos the Duchess has taken of her three children.
The Duchess of Cambridge is known for her skills behind the camera.
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