Princess Charlotte and Prince George might not return to school when Thomas's Battersea reopens next month.
According to The Sunday Times, Kate Middleton and Prince William are reportedly "eager" to keep their children at home while the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Despite government advice suggesting that many schools in the United Kingdom may reopen as soon as June, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are reportedly hoping to keep their children at home a little longer.
The Sunday Times is reporting that, even when schools reopen, George and Charlotte may not be returning right away. According to the publication, "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are considering keeping Princess Charlotte at home next month when her school is expected to reopen."
The Sunday Times also revealed, "William and Kate are understood to be eager to keep Prince George, 6, and Charlotte, 5, together, and to maintain their lockdown routine."
Only select year groups are set to return when Thomas's Battersea reopens, meaning that George wouldn't be required to go back right away. As only one of their children would have classes to attend, it makes sense that William and Kate might want to exercise caution and keep their family in lockdown.
The school previously revealed in a statement that learning would be moving online during the pandemic. "We have asked parents to keep their children at home and to access their lessons through this system," a spokesperson from the school said. "This will ensure that children have continuity of learning when they are unable to attend school."
Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis' Cutest Moments
July 23, 2013
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge leave the hospital with Prince George
July 23, 2013
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge leave the hospital with Prince George
July 2013
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The newborn royal meets the world.
October 2013
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Prince William holds Prince George as they arrive at Chapel Royal in St James's Palace for the baby's christening.
April 2014
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The Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George arrive at Wellington Airport in New Zealand for their three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand.
April 2014
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Prince George attends a Plunket Play Group at Government House in Wellington, New Zealand, during his first official trip overseas.
April 2014
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The Duchess of Cambridge holds Prince George as they visit the Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia.
July 2014
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Prince George visits the Sensational Butterflies exhibition at the Natural History Museum in London for his 1st birthday.
July 2014
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With the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the Sensational Butterflies exhibition at the Natural History Museum.
December 2014
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Prince George sits for his first official set of Christmas portraits in a courtyard at Kensington Palace.
December 2014
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Showing off his Christmas cheer.
May 2, 2015
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The Duke of Cambridge arrives with Prince George at the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital to welcome newly-born Princess Charlotte.
May 2015
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge pose for photos outside The Lindo Wing with their newborn.
May 2015
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Princess Charlotte makes her stunning debut.
June 2015
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Prince George attends the Gigaset Charity Polo Match with the Duchess of Cambridge in Tetbury, England.
June 2015
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The Duke of Cambridge holds Prince George on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Queen Elizabeth's annual Trooping the Colour.
May 2015
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Prince George and Princess Charlotte pose together at Anmer Hall in in Norfolk, England.
May 2015
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Prince George gives his baby sister a sweet kiss.
June 2015
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Prince George of Cambridge peeks outside the windows of Buckingham Palace to watch the Trooping the Colour.
July 2015
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Prince George leaves the Church of St Mary Magdalene after the Christening of Princess Charlotte in King's Lynn, England.
July 2015
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The Duchess of Cambridge pushes Princess Charlotte in her pram as they leave her Christening.
November 2015
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A portrait of Princess Charlotte taken by the Duchess of Cambridge at Anmer Hall
November 2015
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Could she be any cuter?!
December 2015
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The family's heartwarming Christmas card, shot at Kensington Palace
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April 2016
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Ahead of her first birthday, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge release an adorable series of photos capturing Princess Charlotte at Anmer Hall.
April 2016
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We can't help but see Queen Elizabeth's quizzical stare in this shot.
April 2016
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The royal baby makes a quick outfit change for the same series of birthday portraits.
September 2016
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The Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George attend a children's party for Military families during the Royal Tour of Canada.
September 2016
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"Mom, look, bubbles!"
September 2016
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We'll just leave this here while your heart melts...
September 2016
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The Duchess of Cambridge holds Princess Charlotte as she plays with a toy tambourine.
September 2016
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Princess Charlotte strikes a pose with some colorful balloons.
December 2016
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The royal family attends the morning Christmas Day service at St Mark's Church in Englefield, Berkshire.
December 2016
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Prince George enjoys a festive candy cane.
December 2016
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The Duchess of Cambridge carries a curious Princess Charlotte (looking utterly chic while doing so).
June 2016
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The Duchess of Cambridge stands with Princess Charlotte and Prince George on the balcony at Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour marking the Queen's official 90th birthday.
July 2016
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Ahead of his third birthday, the royal family releases photos of the young prince taken at their home in Norfolk.
July 2016
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Prince George is even cuter when photographed with the royal pup.
July 2016
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That gaze...
July 2016
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And that smile!
July 2016
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford with Prince George.
July 2016
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Prince George seems extremely impressed by the planes...
July 2016
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He takes a moment to really absorb it all from inside the plane.
July 2016
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Trying out all the bells and whistles.
July 2016
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And waving to all his fans.
September 2016
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The Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte arrive at the Victoria Airport in Canada as part of an eight-day royal visit to the country.
September 2016
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Prince George adjusts his socks as he arrives at Victoria Airport ahead of the Royal Tour of Canada.
October 2016
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Princess Charlotte leaves from Victoria Harbour to board a seaplane on the final day of their Royal Tour of Canada.
October 2016
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Prince George smiles and waves as he leaves Victoria Harbour to board a seaplane on the final day of their Royal Tour of Canada.
May 2017
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Prince George and Princess Charlotte serve as pageboy and bridesmaid at Pippa Middleton's wedding to James Matthews at St Mark's Church in Englefield Green, England.
May 2017
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Prince George led the pageboy crew.
May 2017
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And seemed to be a bit sour post-nuptials.
May 2017
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While Princess Charlotte managed to be the sweetest little bridesmaid of all time.
May 2017
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She even cheekily stuck her tongue out at photographers!
May 2017
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Prince George waves goodbye after a royal wedding we'll never forget.
May 2017
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The Duchess of Cambridge releases adorable photographs she took of Princess Charlotte at Anmer Hall.
June 2017
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Princess Charlotte and Prince George (looking slightly unimpressed) watch the flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour.
July 2017
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The Duchess of Cambridge carries Princess Charlotte as they arrive in Warsaw for their official visit to Poland and Germany.
July 2017
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Prince George, holding the Duke of Cambridge's hand as they depart the plane in Warsaw, looks like he's having a major case of the Mondays.
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July 2017
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Prince George cracks a smile even though he seems to be waking up from a plane nap...
July 2017
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...While Princess Charlotte sweetly smells flowers gifted by an onlooker.
July 2017
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Prince George and Princess Charlotte take in the sights as they depart from Berlin during their official trip to Poland and Germany.
July 2017
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Prince George looks elated as he takes in views of helicopter models before departing from Hamburg airport on the last day of the official visit to Poland and Germany.
July 2017
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Ahead of his fourth birthday, Prince George is all smiles in an official portrait taken at Kensington Palace.
September 2017
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Prince William poses with Prince George at Kensington Palace ahead of his first day of school. Just look at that excited smile!
September 2017
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Prince William walks Prince George into his new school at Thomas's Battersea, who seems to have gotten a case of the 'first day' nerves.
November 2017
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Prince William shares a Christmas wish list from Prince George to Santa Claus as he visits the Manta's Market winter fair in Helsinki, Finland.
November 2017
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The adorable list from Prince George only had one request for Christmas: A "police car" with the signature "Love, George." We can't help but melt over the display of cuteness.
December 2017
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Kensington Palace releases the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's official Christmas portrait, where the royal family coordinates in light shades of blue.
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Princess Charlotte gives a hilarious smirk as the royal family attends the Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace.
September 2017
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The Palace releases photos of Princess Charlotte before she attends her first day of nursery at the Willcocks Nursery School.
September 2017
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Both photos, taken by the Duchess of Cambridge, show Princess Charlotte all smiles and bundled up before setting off for her big day.
April 2018
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The Duke of Cambridge escorts Prince George and Princess Charlotte into the Lindo Wing, shortly after news broke that the Duchess of Cambridge had given birth to their new brother, Prince Louis.
April 2018
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Princess Charlotte steals the show as she waves to onlookers, proving that she's already mastered her royal cues.
May 2018
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Kensington Palace releases a sweet photo of Princess Charlotte kissing the forehead of her new baby brother, Prince Louis, and makes hearts swell everywhere. The photo was taken by The Duchess of Cambridge on Princess Charlotte’s third birthday.
May 2018
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Princess Charlotte makes an appearance in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal wedding party, wearing a white dress and matching floral crown.
May 2018
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Prince George (who looks a lot less amused than Princess Charlotte) also joins Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal nuptials, wearing a miniature version of the Blues and Royals frock coat that Prince Harry and Prince William wore for the big day.
May 2018
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Princess Charlotte holds the Duchess of Cambridge's hand outside St. George's Chapel as they wish the newlyweds off in their horse-drawn carriage.
May 2018
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Princess Charlotte channels her uncle Prince Harry's goofy side as she sticks out her tongue to royal wedding onlookers.
June 2018
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Prince George and Princess Charlotte pose with cousin Savannah Phillips and the rest of the royal family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Colour.
June 2018
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The royal tots look more than amused as they watch the Royal Air Force fly above.
June 2018
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Prince George and Princess Charlotte sit with the Duchess of Cambridge as they watch Prince William play in the Maserati Royal Charity Polo Trophy match.
June 2018
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The royal brother and sister look adorable as they busy themselves with games and goofy antics during the polo match.
July 2018
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It's a new baby brother for Prince George and Princess Charlotte! The Duchess of Cambridge is all smiles as she shows off Prince Louis at his christening.
July 2018
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Now a family of five, George and Charlotte walk hand-in-hand with Prince William as they attended the christening of their new baby brother.
July 2018
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Princess Charlotte gives a serious look at photographers capturing the family exiting Prince Louis's christening.
July 2018
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Happy fifth Birthday, Prince George! The adorable royal is all smiles in his official birthday portrait released by Kensington Palace.
October 2018
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George and Charlotte look ready to perform their wedding duties as a page boy and girl at Princess Eugenie's wedding.
October 2018
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Princess Charlotte steals the show as she waves to crowds gathered outside of St. George's Chapel.
October 2018
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Prince George slyly sticks his tongue out for photographers after the wedding ceremony.
October 2018
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The little royal is nothing short of regal showing off her white dress and mini bouquet.
November 2018
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In honor of Prince Charles's 70th birthday, the royal family posed in a series of stunning portraits at the Clarence House gardens. Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis steal the show, of course.
November 2018
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Prince Louis grabs his grandpa's nose as the rest of the royal family watches in delight.
November 2018
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Prince Louis giggles in a solo portrait with his grandpa.
November 2018
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The Duchess of Cambridge holds Prince Louis as Prince Charles plays with his new grandson in the Clarence House Gardens.
December 2018
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The first Christmas card as a family of five! The Cambridge family poses in a sweet autumnal photo for their 2018 holiday card.
April 2019
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In honor of Prince Louis's first birthday, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge released the first official portraits of the little prince. Where can we get his dog sweater in our size?
April 2019
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The photos, taken by Kate Middleton on the grounds of Anmer Hall, show Prince Louis beaming.
May 2019
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Happy birthday, Princess Charlotte! For her fourth birthday, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge released a series of sweet portraits, all taken by the duchess.
May 2019
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We can't get over how grown up she looks!
May 2019
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The final photo shows Charlotte playing with flowers at the Cambridge residence in Norfolk.
May 2019
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For the 2019 Chelsea Flower Show, the Duchess of Cambridge teamed up with the Royal Horticultural Society to design a Back to Nature Garden. Adorable photos show the Cambridge family playing together across the grounds.
May 2019
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Prince George and Princess Charlotte dip their feet in a stream running through the garden.
May 2019
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Prince Louis gathers sticks with his mother.
May 2019
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Princess Charlotte is all smiles as she takes a turn on the swing.
May 2019
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That face! Prince Louis has the time of his life running around the garden with a stick he found.
May 2019
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Prince William gives a goofy look at Prince Louis as he pushes him on the swing.
June 2019
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Prince Louis, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte watch a Royal Air Force plane fly by at the Queen’s annual Trooping of the Colour celebration.
June 2019
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Prince Louis scrunches his nose at the camera during Trooping of the Colour.
June 2019
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Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte wave from a window of Buckingham Palace during Trooping of the Colour.
July 2019
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Prince George practices his polo skills at The King Power Royal Charity Polo Day.
July 2019
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Prince Louis tries on his mom’s sunglasses at The King Power Royal Charity Polo Day.
August 2019
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Princess Charlotte sticks her tongue out at the inaugural King’s Cup.
August 2019
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Prince George dons a captain’s hat and shows off his missing front teeth at the King’s Cup.
September 2019
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Prince William and The Duchess of Cambridge accompany Prince George and Princess Charlotte to their first day of school at Thomas’s Battersea.
October 2019
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Prince George cheers from the stands at a Premier League match.
December 2019
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Princess Charlotte the Christmas Day Church service at Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate.
February 2020
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Princess Charlotte crouches in a field of grass while observing a bluebell flower.
April 2020
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In this screengrab, Prince William, Kate, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis of Cambridge clap for NHS carers as part of the BBC Children In Need and Comic Relief 'Big Night In at London.'
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