Princess Charlotte is learning second language at age of 2

Experts say the best time to learn a second language is when you’re young, and apparently Prince William and Duchess Katherine are following suit, allowing Princess Charlotte to start learning Spanish.

It doesn’t hurt that she’s a member of the royal family and her nanny has been working with the little princess.

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Metro reported that Princess Charlotte has been learning Spanish phrases from nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo.

And the 2-year-old isn't alone in expanding her vocabulary. Prince George is said to be able to count to 10 in Spanish, Metro reported.

Princess Charlotte recently started full-time nursery school at Willcocks Nursery School in London, the Associated Press reported.

Credit: The Duchess of Cambridge

Credit: The Duchess of Cambridge

She turns 3 in May and is fourth in line to the throne, behind Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince George, the AP reported.

Prince George started primary school in September at Thomas's Battersea, Metro reported.

Experts at Cornell have studied the learning of languages and have found that the earlier children learn a second language, the more likely they will be able to speak like a native speaker.

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