Princess Charlotte just loves to dance! The young royal has a wide range of hobbies, with Princess Catherine revealing that she enjoys everything from gymnastics and piano playing to tennis and horse riding. However, there's one talent she reportedly adores: ballet. Charlotte's passion for ballet was once again highlighted by her mother during a surprise trip to the English National Ballet.
This outing marked Catherine's second public appearance since completing her chemotherapy treatment. She privately attended a performance of *Giselle* at Sadler's Wells on Thursday afternoon. Although no photos of her London visit have been released, Catherine took to her social media pages to express how much she enjoyed the performance. It has been reported that, as part of her ongoing recovery from cancer treatment, Catherine will participate in outings that bring her joy, and ballet is one of her passions.
Known for her hands-on parenting style, the royal mother of three shared a rare glimpse into her family life. Although she usually keeps details about her children private, she revealed, “My daughter Charlotte loves dancing; she loves ballet and tap. Keep up the dancing!”
This isn't the first time we've heard the Middletons praise their daughter's talents. Reports suggest that Charlotte has been taking weekly private ballet lessons at a dance school in South London. Catherine is also known to have taken her daughter to watch *The Nutcracker* at the Royal Opera House in central London, just days before Charlotte’s birthday.
Catherine was spotted with Charlotte at a performance of *Cinderella* at the Royal Opera House. An individual who claims to have seen the royal mother-daughter duo tweeted on April 29th about their first visit, saying, “Wonderful ballet with fabulous performances by a great cast. And who should be in the audience? The Princess of Wales with Princess Charlotte and her friends.” A video circulating on social media shows Charlotte on stage, holding a wand with friends and playing under confetti. The young princess, who wore a dress to the ballet, looked every bit like a ballerina with her hair styled in a bun.
Both Catherine and William have previously discussed Charlotte's love of dance. The princess has shared anecdotes about Charlotte running around the kitchen in her dresses and ballet attire. However, the 8-year-old princess’s passion for dance feels particularly nostalgic, as her late grandmother, Princess Diana, also had a well-known love for ballet. This trait could very well have been passed down to Charlotte and her older brother, Prince George, who have been taking dance lessons since 2018. Diana, who dreamed of being a ballerina, was unfortunately told she was too tall.
Family outings to the Royal Opera House seem to be a long-standing tradition for the duo. Earlier this year, mother and daughter attended a rendition of *Cinderella*, which holds special significance—30 years after Diana’s surprise appearance at the same venue. Princess Charlotte may be unknowingly following in Diana’s footsteps, and many are excited to see where the young princess's extracurricular activities lead her.
After months of recovery, the announcement of Catherine’s readiness to resume her royal duties has caused great excitement among fans worldwide, eager to see her back in public life. This week, the Princess of Wales confirmed her intention to host her charity carol event at Westminster Abbey this Christmas, marking a significant step in her return to royal life.
As Catherine looks forward to this festive occasion, she remains committed to her health and family, hoping to spread joy and warmth through her annual concert while continuing her recovery journey. Despite her health challenges, the princess has expressed her dedication to returning to work once she has fully recovered. This announcement surprised her fans and the general public, who began to express their unconditional support for the British princess.
She has noted that she is learning to be patient with this process of uncertainty, taking each day as it comes. For many, her words serve as a lesson and a reminder that life can challenge us, but it never has to defeat us.
