Charlotte in the picture on first day at school
PRINCESS Charlotte’s first day at nursery school has been marked by the release of pictures taken by her proud mother, the Duchess of Cambridge.
The two-year-old, who is fourth in line to the throne, was photographed at Kensington Palace before travelling to nearby Willcocks Nursery School.
Charlotte is pictured sitting down on some outside steps in the grounds of the famous palace and another standing as she holds onto a rail.
The young princess is wearing a scarf, coat and appears to have a rucksack on her back as she is photographed by her mother.
The princess will be a fulltime pupil at the nursery, which charges fees of just over £3,000 a term for pupils attending its Monday to Friday morning school.
Charlotte gives her mother a cheeky grin in the pictures take before she travelled to school for the first time.
Kate, who celebrates her 36th birthday today, is a keen and accomplished amateur photographer who last year accepted a lifetime honorary membership of the Royal Photographic Society which recognised her “talent and enthusiasm”.
The Duchess bucked tradition when she took the official photographs of her newborn daughter in 2015.
She has also released pictures to mark other milestones in her children’s lives, including George’s first day at nursery school and Charlotte’s first birthday.
Charlotte was probably greeted by something familiar on her first day – her favourite toys. Willcocks makes the gesture for all new children to help them make a smooth transition.