A portrait of Princess Charlotte released on the occasion of her ninth birthday has garnered attention for its poignant tribute to her late great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. The photograph, taken by her mother, Princess Kate, at Windsor, features Charlotte alongside Clematis Elizabeth flowers, which are named in honour of the Queen. Princess Charlotte, whose full name is Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, reflects familial ties in her name, also honoring Prince William’s mother, Diana.

Shared online by the Prince and Princess of Wales, the image marks another birthday for the young royal and showcases her growing resemblance to her father, Prince William. Royal enthusiasts have expressed their affection and extended birthday greetings to Princess Charlotte through social media, commenting on both her maturation and the subtle homage to Queen Elizabeth II in her birthday portrait.