Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte wear matching braids on Christmas.Photo:ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty; Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty
ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty; Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty
Kate MiddletonandPrincess Charlottewere holiday hair twins.
On Christmas, the mother and daughter matched in braided hairstyles for the royal family’s annual walk to church. Princess Charlotte, 8, went with her signature look, two braids tied back with a bow while the rest of her hair hung loose. Meanwhile, the Princess of Wales, 41, also went with a half-up look with a braid peeking out from underneath her fascinator.
This isn’t the first time that Princess Kate has takenhair inspiration from her daughter. In 2019, Kate rocked her own version of Charlotte’s go-to style at the Chelsea Flower Show in London.
During a 2019 outing in Cumbria, Kateconfessed that her styling skills weren’t the bestwhile complimenting some little girls' “pretty” braided hairdo.
“I tried to do a plait with Charlotte this morning, and it didn’t really work very well,” she admitted.
Princess Charlotte’s hair on Christmas 2023.Samir Hussein/WireImage
Samir Hussein/WireImage
Prince Williamhas alsostruggled with doing his daughter’s hair, bonding over the task with fellow dads in March 2019.
“Never try to do a ponytail!” William told one father who talked about watching YouTube videos to help. “Nightmare.”
Kate asked him, “Have you tried to do a plait? It’s the weaving…really hard.”
William added, “I can do [Charlotte’s] ponytail, but that’s about it as I don’t have enough hair to practice on!”
Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte on Christmas 2023.Samir Hussein/WireImage
Princess Charlotte may have her go-to style, but in the past year, she’s experimented with a few updos while still incorporating her braids.
“If they did take inspiration from those ornaments, it was a nice way to give Kate something that stood out visually while still reinforcing her current role as a supporter of the King and Queen,” Lauren Kiehna ofThe Court Jewellertold PEOPLE.
Princess Charlotte and Kate Middleton at the coronation on May 6, 2023.Karwai Tang/WireImage
Karwai Tang/WireImage
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Princess Charlotte rocked a similar look forTrooping the Colourin June, the public celebration of King Charles' birthday. She kept her double braids and middle part yetswept the rest of her hair into an updofor the summer event.
Princess Charlotte at Trooping the Colour 2023.Alamy Live News
Alamy Live News
source: people.com
