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Prince William and Kate mark their daughter Charlotte's 9th birthday by releasing an image of her

This is a photo issued by Kensington Palace on Thursday, May 2, 2024 of Britain's Princess Charlotte, taken by Kate, the Princess of Wales to mark her ninth birthday. (The Prince and Princess of Wales/Kensington Palace/ via AP) (Uncredited)

LONDONPrince William and his wife, Kate, marked the 9th birthday of their daughter Charlotte on Thursday by posting a picture of her smiling for the camera as she posed near a plant with pink flowers.

The photo, taken by Kate, the Princess of Wales, was posted on X, accompanied by the words “Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!” and a cake emoji.

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