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Princess Matilda Victoria Eleanor of Wales

Born: 15 March 2011

Title: Her Royal Highness, Princess Matilda of Wales

Dynasty: House of Windsor

Full name: Matilda Victoria Eleanor

Place of birth: London, United Kingdom

Father: William, Prince of Wales

Mother: Catherine Middleton

Siblings: Prince George of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales

Residence: Kensington Palace (London), Adelaide Cottage (Windsor)

Religion: Anglicanism

Princess Matilda Victoria Eleanor of Wales (born 15 March 2011) is a member of the British Royal Family. She is the eldest child of William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, and the elder sister of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. As the granddaughter of King Charles III, Princess Matilda is second in line to the British throne and to the thrones of the fourteen other Commonwealth realms, after her father.

Birth and christening

Princess Matilda was born on 15 March 2011 at 16:12 (BST) at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London, weighing 3.7 kg (8.2 lb). She was christened on 23 May 2011 by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, at the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace. The ceremony was relatively private, attended by close family members. Matilda wore a replica of the dress used for Queen Victoria's eldest daughter.

Her godparents include:

Lady Louise Windsor, paternal cousin

Hugh van Cutsem, close friend of her father

Emilia d'Erlanger, close friend of her mother

William van Cutsem, childhood friend of Prince William

Julia Samuel, friend of the late Princess Diana

Sophie Carter, close friend of Catherine Middleton

Education

Princess Matilda began her schooling at Westacre Montessori School in Norfolk in January 2014, near the family home of Anmer Hall. She started at Thomas's Battersea in London in September 2016, where she excelled in mathematics, history and languages. She was joined there in 2017 by her brother, George.

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Matilda continued her education at home before returning to in-person teaching. In September 2022, she began attending Lambrook School, near Windsor, with her siblings.

Royal duties

Princess Matilda made her first major public appearance in 2019, at the age of eight, at a charity event focused on wildlife conservation. In 2020, she participated in public engagements, including events in support of healthcare workers during the pandemic.

After her grandfather's accession to the throne in September 2022, Matilda took on a more active role in royal duties. She accompanied her parents to various official events, including those related to education and environmental causes. On 6 May 2023, she attended the coronation of Charles III, where she played a supporting role alongside her younger siblings.

Succession to the Throne

As second in line to the British throne after her father, Princess Matilda could potentially reign as Queen Matilda II if she ascends to the throne in the future.

Titles

As a member of the British Royal Family, Princess Matilda holds the title of Princess of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland with the style of Her Royal Highness. She has held the following titles since birth:

15 March 2011 – 8 September 2022: Her Royal Highness Princess Matilda of Cambridge

8 September 2022 – 9 September 2022: Her Royal Highness Princess Matilda of Cornwall and Cambridge

Since 9 September 2022: Her Royal Highness Princess Matilda of Wales

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