Princess Charlotte to start nursery school next month

Princess Charlotte may only be two years old, but from January, she’ll be off to school.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s daughter will start her education at the Willcocks Nursery School in the London borough of Kensington, Kensington Palace announced tonight.

"We are delighted that The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have chosen the Willcocks Nursery School for Princess Charlotte," the school said in a statement.

"We look forward to welcoming Charlotte to our nursery in January."

Charlotte’s older brother, Prince George, started school at Thomas’s Battersea earlier this year.

The news comes as the royals released a new photograph of the family.

The picture, which was taken by Getty Images royal photographer Chris Jackson, will feature on their Christmas card this year.

The Duchess of Cambridge is currently pregnant with the couple's third child.