Princess Charlotte arrives for first day of school - accompanied by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

By Claire Schofield

Published 5th Sep 2019, 17:21 GMT

Updated 5th Sep 2019, 18:21 GMT

The four year old arrived at the school gates of Thomas's Battersea in west London this morning

Today marked an important milestone for Princess Charlotte, as she headed off to start her first day of school.

Accompanied by her parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and her big brother Prince George, the four year old arrived at the school gates of Thomas's Battersea in west London this morning, holding her mum's hand.

Princess Charlotte was accompanied by her older brother Prince George, six, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Princess Charlotte smiled and waved to the cameras as she arrived for her first day.

Prince William told Helen Hasham, head of the lower school, that Charlotte was very excited about her first day.

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