All the best photos from Princess Charlotte’s first day of school

Princess Charlotte has started school!
The four-year-old arrived at Thomas’s Battersea with big brother Prince George and mom and dad Duchess Kate and Prince William looking confident and happy as she gets set to start the next phase of her educational journey.
Click through the gallery (or keep reading if you're on mobile) to see the best photos from her big first day!
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The little girl had what looked like a brief moment of shyness (or playfulness) as she hid behind her mom while arriving at the school. Kate looked thrilled for her two children as she beamed with excitement and happiness as she and William dropped them off.
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Duchess Kate appeared to recognize her daughter’s nerves and encourage her to push through them and meet the new experience with courage. So sweet! She’s the best mom!
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Charlotte then emerged from behind her mom to meet her greeter.
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The little girl, who royal watchers have said looks so much like a mini version of the Queen, even waved!
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Helen Haslam, head of the lower school, met the new pupil and her brother outside.
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Helen bent down to shake Charlotte’s hand, and Charlotte looked thrilled and excited to be saying hello!
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From there, the adorable family of four headed into the school so Charlotte could start her big day.
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