William and Kate release new photos of Princess Charlotte

Prince William and Kate Middleton have released some sweet photos of Princess Charlotte to mark her first birthday.

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"The Duchess took these pictures of her daughter in April at their home in Norfolk," the official Kensington Palace ‏Twitter feed announced.

Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, full name Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, turns 1 on May 2.

Here are some more photos!