Fun Facts About Princess Charlotte, Kate Middleton and Prince William

Cute with a side of sass! Princess Charlotte is the only daughter of Prince William and Duchess Kate. She celebrated her 5th birthday on May 2, and at such a young age, she’s already proven to be the cutest little royal. The spunky kiddo loves playing sports, cooking and spending time with her family — much like other children her age. Giving Charlotte and her brothers, Prince George and Prince Louis, a normal upbringing is something William and Kate are determined to do.

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Their outlook is credited in part to the Duke’s late mother, Princess Diana, who “made it her mission to give her kids everyday experiences,” a source exclusively told Life & Style magazine. “William and Kate are huge believers in carrying on that tradition.” Of course, Charlotte is in the public eye a lot more than your average kid, and she has made the world fall in love with her.

Prince William, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Louis, Prince George, Princess Charlotte Trooping the Colour ceremony, London, UK - 08 Jun 2019 — Tim Rooke/Shutterstock

Keep scrolling for surprising facts about Princess Charlotte!

She Was Named After Famous Ladies

The sweet tot’s full name is Royal Highness Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge, in honor of William’s mom Princess Diana and his grandma, Queen Elizabeth II. Surprisingly, Kate revealed the family’s nickname for Charlotte is “Lottie” while speaking with another mom during a visit to Windsor Park stadium in Northern Ireland. This doesn’t appear to have a royal connotation, but it’s still adorable.

Boss Babe

Queen Elizabeth hilariously dished that Charlotte is definitely the boss of her household and tends to look after big brother George while speaking to a 10-year-old school student named Emily Clay. “Charlotte is growing up really fast. She is the one in charge,” Kate reportedly said at the same event to another mom.

Sporty Girl

She may be young, but she’s already well-versed in many sports. Charlotte is following in royal tradition and is taking horseback riding lessons. The Sun reported that the tiny royal is also a “natural” when it comes to playing tennis. That’s not all, the future king and queen have also taken their kids on snowy vacations, so it’s likely Charlotte has hit the bunny slopes, too. William also gushed that his daughter “loves dancing” while speaking with Malta’s Prime Minister Joseph Muscat in 2019. Go, girl!

Old Pro

At such a young age, Charlotte has already been a bridesmaid in three weddings. First, she was part of her aunt Pippa Middleton’s big day in 2016. She then stood up during Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s nuptials. The sweet girl was also a bridesmaid at Princess Eugenie’s wedding to Jack Brooksbank.

Famous Friends

Ben Affleck once recounted a time his youngest son, Samuel, played with Charlotte and George at an indoor park. “It was pretty empty, and then I noticed this weird vibe from the other grown-ups. They were all very well dressed and they had earpieces and I thought, ‘For a kids’ place, this is tight security,'” the A-list actor said during an appearance on the Graham Norton Show in 2016. “I was the very last person to realize that Prince George and Princess Charlotte were in there playing with my kid. I can now tell him that he got a cold from the King of England!”

Kitchen Wiz

Kate reportedly said she loves getting in the kitchen with her two oldest children, according to The Daily Mail. What does mom whip up with her mini-mes? They love cooking their “favorite ‘cheesy pasta.’” The mom-of-three also noted during a separate occasion that they enjoy making pizza dough from scratch together.

Loves All the Color

The little one adores one special mythical creature. “My daughter loves unicorns. Loves them,” the Duke of Cambridge said, Hello! reported, after seeing a piece of colorful art created by a child of a firefighter while visiting Harcombe House, Devon, for the U.K.’s Emergency Services Day in September 2019.