The British monarchy is rightfully considered the most famous in the world. The lives of royals are monitored daily by thousands of people. The birth of a new family member always causes a storm of emotions among fans. Charlotte, the Princess of Cambridge, who was born recently, was no exception. Even before the birth of the little girl became a real star in the UK. She is one year old, but her popularity is only gaining momentum.
Princess family
Charlotte, Princess of Cambridge, was born into a family of British monarchs, who for centuries have been a symbol of statehood in the country. Her great-grandmother is Queen Elizabeth II, who has ruled Great Britain for many years. Her grandmother is Princess Diana, whose tragic death in 1997 shocked the whole world. Charlotte's grandfather, Prince Charles, is expected to become the next monarch of the United Kingdom.
The girl’s parents were no less famous personalities. Katherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, is very popular in the country. Each of her appearances is covered in the press, and the country's women carefully copy the image of the royal person. Prince William is also considered the favorite of the public, because he should become the king of Great Britain after his grandmother and father.
A huge number of countries broadcast the wedding of William and Katherine, and the whole world watched the birth of Prince George, the first-born of the couple. It is not surprising that, having such parents, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, whose last photographs excited the whole world, even before her birth became a star.
The first rumors about the pregnancy of the Duchess of Cambridge
Immediately after the birth of Prince George, the media began to look at Katherine, regularly making guesses about the new pregnancy of the Duchess. Their assumptions were confirmed only after a year. In September 2014, the royal house announced that Prince William and his wife Catherine were waiting for the next addition to the family.
Journalists monitored every step of the expectant mother, noting that she regularly suffers from severe toxicosis. She even had to cancel several official visits to other countries because of her poor health. Bookmakers took bets on the floor and the name of the unborn child.
Charlotte's Birth
Initially, doctors suggested that the girl should be born in mid-April. Many fans of the couple expected the baby to be born on April 29, the day of the wedding anniversary of Katherine and William, but the fight did not start on that day either.
Doctors, wary of such a delay, planned to stimulate the birth, but the duchess gave birth on her own in the early morning of May 2. The birth took place in the presence of her husband, Prince William.
The hospital, in which Charlotte, Princess of Cambridge, was born, was surrounded by admirers of the royal family from the very early morning. Some of them expected the birth of the girl for several days in a row, so they set up a camp nearby. By the way, in the same hospital 2 years ago the first child of a hereditary couple - Prince George was born. Here, many years ago, Princess Diana gave birth to her sons, princes William and Harry.
The whole country began to celebrate the birth of a new member of the royal family. In London, the famous Tower Bridge and the fountain on Trafalgar Square were painted pink. In the evening, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge and her mother went home, where many relatives were waiting for her. Queen Elizabeth II also celebrated the birth of her great-granddaughter. At the military parade, held the next day in Ireland, she wore a pink suit.
Name Disputes
Bookmakers even before the birth of the girl accepted bets on her name. It was assumed that she would be named either in honor of Queen Elizabeth, or in honor of Princess Diana. Among the popular options was the name Charlotte, as well as Alice and Olivia.
2 days after birth, the royal house announced the name and title of the newborn - Charlotte, Princess of Cambridge. They named it in honor of the grandfather - Prince Charles. Elizabeth and Diana are Charlotte's middle names given to her in honor of her paternal great-grandmother and grandmother.
