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Princess Charlotte starts school with the coolest unicorn accessory

Kate Middleton and Prince William arrived with their daughter and Prince George at Thomas’s Battersea in West London


SEPTEMBER 4, 2019 6:00 PM EDT

Thursday was a big day for the Cambridge family – and definitely one for the memory book – as  Princess Charlotte  excitedly arrived with parents   Kate Middleton  and  Prince William  for her first day at school. Big brother  Prince George  was of course there to help show her the ropes – he has attended Thomas’s Battersea in West London for the past two years. Charlotte, who is normally much more confident and outgoing than her big brother – shyly held back and held on to her mom’s hand as they arrived to meet the school’s principal – known as the headmistress in Britain – Helen Haslem. Prince William told her that his four-year-old daughter was “very excited” about her first day. After the group shook hands, Charlotte was taken to her new classroom by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

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Kate held on to Charlotte’s backpack as they made their way inside and eagle-eyed royal fans spotted a cute accessory the youngster had added to personalize her school bag – a sequin-covered key charm in the form of pink unicorn, the mystical creature which features on the school’s logo.

Princess Charlotte's first day at school© Getty Images

Princess Charlotte’s first day at school

Princess Charlotte joins a class of 21 students in total, one of three reception classes in her year at the $23,350-a-year school

Princess Charlotte arrives for her first day at school© Getty Images

Princess Charlotte’s first day at school

Since ‘Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge’ is a bit of a mouthful, to her teachers and friends, the new girl will be known as Charlotte Cambridge, like her brother is known as George Cambridge.

Princess Charlotte arrives for her first day at school© Getty Images

Princess Charlotte’s first day at school

As well as the core subjects Charlotte will be learning in French, Computing, Art, Music, Drama and Ballet, taught by specialist teachers. Students are also given the chance to explore the outdoors, by going off-site on a ‘Woodland Adventure.’ This means Charlotte will get the chance to do den building, bug hunts and woodland crafts, which will no doubt please mom Kate - who is a big fan of the great outdoors.

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Charlotte meets Helen Haslem, the school’s principal - known as the headmaster or headmistress in Briain.

Princess Charlotte's first day at school© Getty Images

Princess Charlotte\'s first day at school

Charlotte will need a winter and summer uniform, as well as sport kit, an art smock and ballet shoes, which are purchased at Perry in Chelsea. The standout item of course is the navy jacket or cardigan with Thomas’s crest – a red unicorn reading a book.

Princess Charlotte's First Day Of School© Getty Images

Princess Charlotte\'s First Day Of School

The day was no doubt an emotional one for William and mom Kate especially, since she had to miss Prince George’s first day at school. At the time she was pregnant with Prince Louis and suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum.

Princess Charlotte arrives for her first day at school with Prince George© Getty Images

Princess Charlotte’s first day at school

Prince George makes a funny face as he arrives with his little sister.