Sign’ Princess Charlotte ‘is more independent’ from mum Kate Middleton amid ‘pressure’

An expert has pointed out the supposed sign that shows Princess Charlotte might be feeling more independent from her mother, Kate Middleton.

The middle child of Prince William and Princess Kate turns 11 in May. Along with brothers Prince George, 12 and Prince Louis, seven, Charlotte has become a beloved member of the royal family.

And now, it has been claimed that young royal Charlotte has found a newfound confidence following a tell-tale sign.

Over the years, Charlotte has made several public appearances with her famous family. The youngster was often snapped holding mum Kate’s hand while walking beside her. But Charlotte is now starting to drop this behaviour.

An example is the Christmas Day walk in December at Sandringham, when she was seen walking confidently by herself. And according to psychologist Dr. Patricia Britto, this could indicate a big change for Kate and her beloved daughter.

At this age, children naturally start to take small steps toward independence, not because they feel less close to a parent, but because they feel secure enough to explore,” Patricia told HELLO!.

The expert holds a Doctorate in Professional Educational, Child and Adolescent Psychology (DEdPsy) from the UCL Institute of Education.

As HELLO! reports, the expert went on to note that when a child is “comfortable” to walk independently “in a busy, public setting” it can suggest they are both “regulated and confident”.

Patricia said that Charlotte’s body language in a public setting says a lot about her secure relationship with Kate as well as her confidence. She explained: “There’s more pressure, more people, and more sensory input.”

Patricia continued: “Walking calmly beside a parent rather than being guided can indicate a child feels steady internally and capable of coping, while still staying emotionally connected. And when we see this kind of behaviour across different outings, it points to a consistent pattern of growing confidence rather than a one-off moment.”

The psychologist also said Princess Catherine has played a key part in Charlotte becoming a confident little girl. She noted that Kate is “staying close, attentive, and emotionally available, while allowing Charlotte to take the lead”.