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On Princess Charlotte's Birthday, 17 Times She Won Us Over With Her Cuteness

Including her best waves and that time she stuck her tongue out at the cameras 😂
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Life editor at HuffPost UK

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In the past five years, Princess Charlotte has given us some picture-perfect moments – from adorable waves to mini tantrums, plus those doting big sister shots. 

As she turns five, we’re celebrating all the times she won us over with her cute and cheeky personality. Here are some of the moments we’ve loved – in no particular order. 

 

When we first saw a proper glimpse of her at her christening.  

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When she had a mini tantrum while touring in Germany (and proved she’s just like any other toddler). 

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When she enjoyed this mini bunch of flowers during an official visit in Berlin.

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When she went shy on her first day of school at Thomas’s Battersea...

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... But completely bossed the official portraits with her brother.

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When she made funny faces from a plane window. 

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When she really didn’t see the fascination of the Trooping the Colour parade. 

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When she got well involved in the Clap for our Carers during the BBC Children In Need and Comic Relief ’Big Night

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When she twinned with Kate at Christmas

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When she stuck her tongue out at the King’s Cup regatta.

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When she completely bossed it at football.

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When she had a sneaky look at the crowds during an event – and wasn’t impressed. 

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When she was a flower girl at Pippa Middleton’s wedding. SO CUTE.  

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When she stuck her tongue out at Meghan and Harry’s wedding.

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When she tried to smile but really wasn’t feeling it. 

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When she looked cheeky running in a field on her last birthday. They grow up fast, don’t they?

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Before You Go

Duchess Of Cambridge Wimbledon Style
10 July 2016(01 of24)
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The Duchess of Cambridge attended the Men's Final of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships between Milos Raonic and Andy Murray. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
(02 of24)
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She wore an Alexander McQueen dress featuring an 'Obsession' print, which includes butterflies, lips, jewels and of course, the signature McQueen skull. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
(03 of24)
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She cheered Andy Murray on to win his second Wimbledon title. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
7 July 2016(04 of24)
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Catherine watched Elena Visnina take on Serena Williams in the semi-finals of the championships. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
(05 of24)
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She wore a yellow Roksanda dress (a custom take on the label's Ryedale dress), pearl earrings by Soru Jewellery, Ballon Bleu watch by Cartier, heels by Rupert Sanderson, a Victoria Beckham bag and her trusty Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses. (credit:WPA Pool via Getty Images)
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She was clearly impressed by Serena Williams win. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
8 July 2015(07 of24)
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Catherine cheered on Andy Murray in the men’s single quarter-finals. (credit:Julian Finney via Getty Images)
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She teamed her red L.K. Bennett Cayla dress with a Diane Von Furstenburg animal print clutch, her signature nude court heels, and, of course, her Ray-Bans. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
6 July 2014(09 of24)
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Catherine and Prince William watched Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer in the men's singles final. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
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The Duchess wore a teal Evelyn dress by Jonathan Saunders and carried her Avona clutch from LK Bennett. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
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2 July 2014(12 of24)
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the men's singles quarter-final match between Britain's Andy Murray and Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov. (credit:Hoch Zwei via Getty Images)
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Kate wore a lace 'Roamer' sundress by Australian designer, Zimmerman. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
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8 July 2012(15 of24)
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The Duchess of Cambridge was joined by her sister Pippa Middleton as she watched Roger Federer of Switzerland defeating Andy Murray of Great Britain and claiming the men's singles title. (credit:LEON NEAL via Getty Images)
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Kate wore two pieces from Jigsaw: the sleeveless Vanessa dress and the Nessie Tweed Jacket. (credit:Icon Sports Wire via Getty Images)
4 July 2012(17 of24)
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the Andy Murray vs. David Ferrer quarter final match. (credit:Visionhaus via Getty Images)
(18 of24)
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She wore an Alexander McQueen cable-knit sailor dress and carried her Jaeger ‘Kate’ bag. (credit:Neil Mockford via Getty Images)
(19 of24)
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27 June 2011(20 of24)
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William and Kate watched the round sixteen match between Andy Murray and Richard Gasquet. (credit:ben radford via Getty Images)
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The Duchess wore Temperley London’s Moraiah dress, with LK Bennett Sledge2 pumps. (credit:Danny Martindale via Getty Images)
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28 June 2008(23 of24)
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When the Duchess was still known as "Prince William's girlfriend Kate Middleton" she attended Wimbledon with friends. (credit:Ryan Pierse via Getty Images)
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She looked beautiful, as per. (credit:Ryan Pierse via Getty Images)
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