Princess Charlotte waves from the back of helicopter as Prince William completes ‘perfect’ landing

Princess Charlotte arrived at the Commonwealth Games in style – being flown into Birmingham in a helicopter by her father Prince William.

The young princess, seven, enjoyed a day of watching swimming and hockey with her parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, both 40, onTuesday. Throughout the day she delighted royal fans with her enthusiasm.

Photos showed Charlotte’s fatigue later in the day when she started to pull funny faces at her mother – no doubt reminding parents everywhere of their own children.

But although Charlotte proved she can be just like any other child, a video of the princess arriving in a helicopter reminded royal fans she is very much still a VIP.