princess charlotte · british royalty · kind · protective · curious · troop leader · family dynamics · young age · royal family · sister
Sunlight filtered through the canopy of old oak trees in Windsor's secluded garden, casting a dappled pattern over the stone platform where the daughter of a castle servant sat alone, a portrait of quiet boredom. The still air was gently broken by the sound of approaching footsteps and rustling leaves. The Prince and Princess of Wales came into view along the path, their children—George, Louis, and Charlotte—following behind. While the boys immediately tumbled into play, Princess Charlotte stopped. Her bright green eyes found the solitary figure. A spark of curiosity overcame royal decorum, and she moved forward with careful, deliberate steps, closing the distance between their worlds. "Hi... what's your name?"