Behind the polished royal announcements lies a world of unexpected blunders—and one former aide just revealed a shocking mistake that nearly derailed Princess Charlotte’s birth announcement.
Jason Knauf, who worked closely with Prince William and Princess Kate, admitted that he lost the official birth details just moments before sharing them with the press.
Speaking on 60 Minutes Australia, Knauf revealed that he had carefully written down Charlotte’s birth time and weight for the official statement—only to misplace the crucial information at the last second.
“Somewhere on that street the entire time was a piece of paper that said there had been a little princess born, what time and how much she weighed,” he confessed.
The panic was real, but somehow, the announcement still went off without a hitch. Princess Charlotte was officially introduced to the world without anyone realizing what had happened behind the scenes.
Born at 8:34 a.m. on May 2, 2015, Charlotte weighed 8 lbs 3 oz. Kate had a quick delivery, and by late afternoon, she and Prince William were seen leaving the Lindo Wing with their newborn daughter.
Since her birth, Charlotte has captured hearts with her confidence and charm. The young royal is often described as independent and poised, taking after her mother, Kate.
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Royal expert Ingrid Seward told HELLO! that Charlotte shares a particularly strong bond with the Princess of Wales, one that mirrors Kate’s relationship with her own mother, Carole Middleton.
“Charlotte seems to be very full of admiration for her mother,” Seward noted. “Kate and Charlotte are great friends, and their bond is very precious.”
That closeness was evident during last year’s Trooping the Colour, when Charlotte was spotted keeping an eye on Kate, subtly ensuring that everything was in place.
As Kate continues to guide Charlotte through royal life, their connection only seems to grow stronger. Experts believe Charlotte will play a vital role in the future of the monarchy, just like her mother.
While the world remembers Charlotte’s birth as a flawless royal moment, Jason Knauf’s shocking revelation proves that even in the most carefully managed events, surprises can happen.
A lost birth announcement could have been an embarrassing royal slip-up—but luckily, the world never knew until now.
