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Princess Charlotte will follow these famous Charlottes!

As we all celebrate Princess Charlotte's arrival, here are few other Charlottes who'll be joining the new Royal baby in the history books...
By Amy Lewis
Clothing, Lip, Hairstyle, Collar, Sleeve, Eyebrow, Dress shirt, Style, Formal wear, Jaw,
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Charlotte Brontë

Lip, Cheek, Hairstyle, Collar, Chin, Forehead, Eyebrow, Style, Monochrome, Jaw,
2

Charlotte Rampling

Clothing, Lip, Hairstyle, Collar, Sleeve, Eyebrow, Dress shirt, Style, Formal wear, Jaw,
The legendary British actress whose career has spanned a whopping 50 years!

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3

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Collar, Monochrome photography, Fur, Monochrome, Portrait, Black-and-white, Natural material, Fur clothing, Glove, Vintage clothing,
An American feminist, sociologist, novelist and writer of short stories and essays, Charlotte Perkins Gilman is perhaps most famous for her short story 'The Yellow Wallpaper', about her struggle with postpartum depression.

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4

Charlotte Church

Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Eyelash, Neck, Earrings, Tooth, Day dress, Makeover, Balloon, Chest,
The Welsh singer/songwriter, who shot to fame as a child soprano.

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Charlotte d'Ambroise

Hand, Artist, Jewellery, Dress, Paint, Blond, Plate, Makeover, Caricaturist, Writing implement,
Broadway star Charlotte d'Amboise has been nominated for two Tony Awards and is best known for her role as Roxy in Chicago.

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6

Charlotte Hawkins Brown

Human body, Sitting, Vintage clothing, Monochrome, Sandal, Stock photography, Retro style, Portrait,
Charlotte Hawkins Brown was a celebrated American teacher, lecturer and trailblazing educator, who founded the Palmer Memorial Institute for African-American children in 1902.

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7

Charlotte Dujardin

Hairstyle, Collar, Style, Headpiece, Eyelash, Hair accessory, Costume accessory, Headgear, Gesture, Pleased,
British dressage rider Charlotte Dujardin OBE won two gold medals at the 2012 Olympic Games.

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8

Charlotte Gainsbourg

Hair, Nose, Lip, Cheek, Hairstyle, Eye, Chin, Forehead, Eyebrow, Facial expression,
An actress and singer, Charlotte Gainsbourg is the daughter of Jane Birkin and French singer/songwriter Serge Gainsbourg.

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9

Charlotte Ronson

Textile, Style, Colorfulness, Pattern, Fashion, Plaid, Jewellery, Fashion model, Street fashion, Lipstick,
The British fashion designer and sister of DJ Mark Ronson.

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10

Charlotte Riley

Hairstyle, Shoulder, Strapless dress, Dress, Joint, Eyelash, Style, Formal wear, Fashion model, Waist,
British actress Charlotte Riley, now married to actor Tom Hardy, is best known as Sarah Hurst in Easy Virtue and as Catherine Earnshaw in ITV's adaptation of Wuthering Heights.

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11

Charlie Dimmock

Smile, People in nature, Ingredient, Grass family, Tooth, Flowering plant, Blond, Shrub, Herb, Wrinkle,
12

Charlotte Forten Grimké

Hairstyle, Eye, Chin, Forehead, Eyebrow, Collar, Style, Jaw, Monochrome, Neck,
Civil rights campaigner Charlotte Forten Grimké was a notable African-American anti-slavery activist, poet, and educator.

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Charlotte Ritchie

Clothing, Head, Lip, Cheek, Hairstyle, Collar, Eye, Sleeve, Chin, Forehead,
Rising British actress currently starring in Call The Midwife.

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