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Princess Charlotte turns two

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have marked the second birthday of Princess Charlotte by releasing an intimate snapshot of the birthday girl, taken by The Duchess at their home in Norfolk. The adorable toddler appeared in a buttercup-coloured cardigan decorated with blue lambs and a blue clip in her hair. The Duke and Duchess said they hoped everyone enjoys this photograph as much as they do. Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana was born on May 2, 2015.

Wonder women

Never underestimate an expectant mother!

Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot (right) filmed scenes while five months pregnant, and Serena Williams (left and inset) has revealed she was pregnant when she won her recordbreaking 23rd Grand Slam at the Australian Open in January. Serena confirmed the news with an Instagram tribute to her unborn child, writing, “You gave me the strength I didn’t know I had.” She signed it, “From the world’s oldest number one to the world’s youngest number one – Your Mommy.”

This photo of Princess Charlotte was taken by her mother, the Duchess of Cambridge, who is a keen photographer.

Gal Gadot’s armour had a hole cut in it to make room for her baby bump.