ROYAL TOT’S FIRST TWO YEARS

MAY 2, 2015

Only hours after giving birth, Kate presents her new daughter to the world outside St Mary’s Hospital in London. JUNE 6, 2015

We get a glimpse of the new princess, aged one month old, with brother George, in photos taken by their mum Kate.

JULY 5, 2015

Fashion photographer Mario Testino, who was a favourite of Charlotte’s late grandmother, Princess Diana, took the official shots at the christening. NOVEMBER 29, 2015

At six months old, photos taken by her mum – in which she’s giggling over a toy – show how much Charlotte has grown.

MAY 2, 2016 Charlotte reaches her first birthday and Kate celebrates by sharing delightful photos of her daughter playing with a toy and pushing a trolley. DECEMBER 2015 The Christmas card features a relaxed- looking photo of the family of four, including a grinning Charlotte. MARCH 8, 2016

At 10 months old, Charlotte gets to go on her first overseas trip, enjoying a break in the snowy French Alps, where her sporty parents went skiing. JUNE 11, 2016 Charlotte behaves beautifully at her first official engagement when she joins the rest of the royals on the balcony at Buckingham Palace after the Trooping the Colour. SEPTEMBER 2016

Another first – Charlotte goes on her first official overseas tour to Canada, where wellwishers get to see her three times (left, below and right). DECEMBER 25, 2016 The last time we saw the young princess, Charlotte was wrapped up warm for a visit to St Mark’s Church, Englefield, Berkshire, while staying with the Middletons for Christmas.