Speaking to FEMAIL, London-based professional photographer Glenn Gratton explained the details to look out for in Princess Charlotte s birthday portrait.
Today, Kate and William broke tradition for the second time in weeks by delaying the release of her birthday portrait until late morning on the big day, rather than at midnight.
As Kensington Palace release a new portrait of Princess Charlotte to mark her ninth birthday, the young royal s resemblance to her mother is clear as day.
Kensington Palace typically releases portraits of the Wales children early in the morning to mark their birthdays - but didn t share a snap of Prince Louis until the afternoon.