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Princess Charlotte Channels Springtime Elegance for Her 8th Birthday Portrait in Flounced Floral Dress

The young royal's outfit channeled popular springtime colors with an elegant twist.
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WINDSOR, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: (L-R) Prince George of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales and Catharine, Princess of Wales attend the Easter Mattins Service at Windsor Castle on April 9, 2023 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
WINDSOR, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: Prince Louis leaves after attending the Easter Mattins Service at Windsor Castle on April 9, 2023 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
WINDSOR, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: Prince William, Prince of Wales with Prince George and Prince Louis leaves after attending the Easter Mattins Service at Windsor Castle on April 9, 2023 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
WINDSOR, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: Zara Tindall leaves after attending the Easter Mattins Service at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on April 9, 2023 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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Princess Charlotte served light-hearted springtime-style inspiration for her 8th birthday today.

The 8-year-old princess celebrated the special occasion with a new royal portrait, shared on Monday by her parents, Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, on Instagram.

Shot by Charlotte herself, the photo found the grinning royal in a white wicker chair, wearing a white short-sleeved dress with a wide flounced neckline. The piece earned a dash of springtime flair from a delicate print go blue and pink flowers, creating a tri-toned color scheme that was whimsically elegant.

“Wishing Princess Charlotte a very happy birthday! 8 tomorrow,” the caption sweetly read, accompanied by a red balloon and birthday cake emojis.

When it came to footwear, Charlotte’s shoes could not be seen. However, given her past formal appearances, it’s likely the young royal strapped into a pair of flats to complete her outfit. Over the years, she’s frequently been seen in flat-soled children’s styles accented by Mary Jane straps and side buttons for a preppy finish. Similar styles are regularly released in children’s collections in a wide range of colors and materials from brands including Sam Edelman, Maisonette and Childrenchic, proving particularly popular in the girls’ footwear space.

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Princess Kate Middleton of Wales and Princess Charlotte arrive to the Easter Mattins Service at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England on April 9, 2023.Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images

The royal family‘s 2023 Easter service in St. George’s Chapel was held at Windsor Castle in England on Sunday, marking the first Easter without Queen Elizabeth II. The moment also marked the first time the Prince and Princess of Wales brought their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis to the service as a family. Other royals attended the event as well, including King Charles, Queen Consort Camilla, Zara Tindall, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.

PHOTOS: Discover the Royal Family celebrating Easter 2023 together in the gallery.

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