New photos taken by Kate show Princess Charlotte playing

New photos of Princess Charlotte have been released by Kensington Palace.

The images were taken by her mother, the Duchess of Cambridge, earlier this month at their home in Norfolk.

Charlotte is thought to be wearing a pink cashmere cardigan over a Liberty print dress with a frilly collard.

Princess Charlotte is pictured at the family's home in Norfolk. Credit: HRH The Duchess of Cambridge

For the first time, Charlotte - who was last seen publicly in July during her christening - is seen sitting up and laughing.

Previous pictures taken by Kate - a talented amateur photographer - showed Prince George with his sister when she was just two weeks old.

Charlotte has been protected from the public eye by her parents since her birth in May this year, with only the occasional release of official photos.

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