Princess Charlotte is celebrating her fourth birthday on May 2, 2019. Taking to Instagram, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry wrote a sweet birthday message to their niece. Kensington Palace released new photos to commemorate Charlotte's birthday, with all three portraits taken by her mother, Kate Middleton. Princess Charlotte has turned four, and members of the royal family are taking to social media to celebrate. Charlotte's official portraits were released the day before her birthday, and featured the little royal photographed at her two residences—Kensington Palace in London and Anmer Hall in Norfolk. Much like Prince Louis's recent first birthday portraits, which were also taken by the Duchess of Cambridge, royal fans were elated to see Charlotte looking so grown up and happy. And members of the royal family were also excited to celebrate the princess's birthday. ITV News' royal editor, Chris Ship, tweeted a photo of the sweet message to Charlotte from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. He wrote, "Just cos they’re waiting for #BabySussex to arrive, doesn’t mean Uncle Harry and Aunty Meghan can’t send a Happy Birthday wish (and a ballon and cake emoji) to Princess Charlotte." Basically, despite waiting for the arrival of their first baby, Meghan and Harry still found the time to post a sweet message to Charlotte, which is so adorable. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Just cos they’re waiting for #BabySussex to arrive, doesn’t mean Uncle Harry and Aunty Meghan can’t send a Happy Birthday wish (and a ballon and cake emoji) to Princess Charlotte 🎂 🎈 pic.twitter.com/aTWTMP0B3w — Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) May 2, 2019 This content is imported from {embed-name}. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, also wished Charlotte a happy birthday on the official Clarence House Twitter account writing, "A very Happy Birthday to Princess Charlotte, who turns four today." This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. A very Happy Birthday to Princess Charlotte, who turns four today. 🎈 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have shared three new photos, taken in April by The Duchess at Kensington Palace and at their home in Norfolk. pic.twitter.com/DmJ0L7kBzC — The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall (@ClarenceHouse) May 2, 2019 When Prince Louis turned one in April 2019, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry also posted a sweet message for their nephew on Instagram. But when it comes to the royal baby, fans are still eagerly awaiting an update. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io<doc-sep>Prince William and Kate Middleton marked their daughter's milestone by releasing three new photos of Princess Charlotte Party at the palace! Princess Charlotte turns 4 on Thursday, and she’ll be making the most of the birthday celebrations, according to dad Prince William. Get push notifications with news, features and more. The father of three, 36, reported for royal duty on his daughter’s big day, hosting an Investiture at Buckingham Palace. After presenting Julia Donaldson with her CBE, Prince William told the children’s author that Charlotte would be having a “rowdy party with lots of friends,” according to ITV News. William and Kate Middleton marked their daughter’s milestone by releasing three new photos of Charlotte on Wednesday. “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to share three new photographs of Princess Charlotte ahead of her fourth birthday tomorrow,” the palace said in a statement. Photographed by mom Kate in April on the grounds of the family’s Norfolk home, Anmer Hall, and at Kensington Palace, Charlotte — who goes by the nickname Lottie — shows off her playful side. Princess Charlotte fourth birthday Credit: PA Images/Sipa In one of the photos, Charlotte sits sweetly in the grass with her hands crossed over her blue flowered dress from Trotters with a Peter Pan collar — and adorable retro-style navy canvas shoes. Mom Kate also styled her hair with a matching navy bow. Princess Charlotte fourth birthday Princess Charlotte | Credit: PA Images/Sipa In the other two snaps, Charlotte is full of energy with her hair pulled back in a ponytail in her tartan-style dress by Amaia — and it has quickly become one of her favorites. The royal also wore it during a recent playdate with big brother Prince George and her cousins. Princess Charlotte fourth birthday Princess Charlotte | Credit: PA Images/Sipa Meghan Markle and Prince Harry – who are awaiting the birth of their first child – also made sure to send birthday love to Princess Charlotte.<doc-sep>
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to share three new photographs of Princess Charlotte ahead of her fourth birthday tomorrow. The photographs were taken in April by The Duchess at Kensington Palace and at their home in Norfolk. pic.twitter.com/skf95Z44EZ — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 1, 2019 EMBED >More News Videos Nobody can work a crowd like Princess Charlotte. LONDON -- Princess Charlotte, the middle child of Prince William and Duchess Kate, is celebrating her fourth birthday on Thursday.In honor of the big day, her parents released new photos that were taken by her mom at Kensington Palace and at their home in Norfolk.Though her parents often keep Charlotte and her siblings out of the spotlight, the little royal has made enough public appearances for fans to fall in love with her playful personality. At uncle Prince Harry's wedding to Meghan Markle last year, she memorably stole the show as a bridesmaid.Princess Charlotte, a great-grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II, is fourth in line to the throne. Charlotte's grandfather, Prince Charles, is first, followed by her dad, Prince William, followed by her big brother, Prince George. Her little brother, 1-year-old Prince Louis, is in line right behind her.George, Charlotte and Louis are about to get a cousin. Aunt Duchess Meghan is expected to give birth any day now, if she hasn't aleady. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said they are keeping their plans to themselves so they can have a chance to bond with the new baby privately before introducing "Baby Sussex" to the world.In the video above, take a look back at the major family milestones of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their kids.