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Princess Charlotte Looks Just Like Her Mom Kate Middleton in Recent Outing

Such coordinated moments have become a recognizable feature of Middleton and Charlotte’s public appearances over the years.

Princess Charlotte of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales, attend a Christmas Lunch for members of the Royal Family, hosted by King Charles III, at Buckingham Palace. (Cover Image Source: Getty Images | Max Mumby/Indigo)
Princess Charlotte of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales, attend a Christmas Lunch for members of the Royal Family, hosted by King Charles III, at Buckingham Palace. (Cover Image Source: Getty Images | Max Mumby/Indigo)

King Charles' Christmas Lunch on December 16 at Buckingham Palace offered another glimpse into the shared sense of style between Kate Middleton and her daughter, Princess Charlotte. Their coordinated appearance once again caught the attention of royal watchers as they marveled not only at the polished public moment but also the close bond they share behind the scenes.  

Catherine, Princess of Wales attends a Christmas Lunch for members of the Royal Family, hosted by King Charles III, at Buckingham Palace (Image Source: Getty Images | Max Mumby/Indigo)
Catherine, Princess of Wales, attends a Christmas Lunch for members of the Royal Family, hosted by King Charles III, at Buckingham Palace (Image Source: Getty Images | Max Mumby/Indigo)

Middleton and Charlotte arrived together, accompanied by Prince George and Prince Louis, as William drove the family to the festive gathering. The annual Christmas lunch by the monarch brings together members of the extended royal family, as not all relatives gather at Sandringham every year. For the occasion, both Middleton and Charlotte secured their hair with matching bows, wearing it half back. The former opted for the same black bow barette she was previously seen wearing at the VE Day concert in May 2025. Meanwhile, the latter chose a bright red ribbon, strikingly contrasting with her burgundy attire. It added a youthful essence to the coordinated look. 

Princess Charlotte of Wales attends a Christmas Lunch for members of the Royal Family, hosted by King Charles III, at Buckingham Palace (Image Source: Getty Images | Max Mumby/Indigo)
Princess Charlotte of Wales attends a Christmas Lunch for members of the Royal Family, hosted by King Charles III, at Buckingham Palace. (Image Source: Getty Images | Max Mumby/Indigo)

Charlotte also wore a bow-trimmed hairstyle earlier in December while attending her mother’s 'Together at Christmas' carol service, which returned for its fifth season. That appearance underscored how the young Princess is beginning to mirror her mother’s polished but approachable style during royal engagements. 

Middleton’s outfit for lunch at Buckingham Palace, meanwhile, carried a holiday flair. She decided to rewear the Alessandra Rich dress, bright red in color. Royal watchers noted that she wore the same dress for the first time during Mary Berry’s holiday baking special in 2019. The pussybow dress had a fancy dotted pattern with hearts. She accessorized the look with a pair of Van Cleef Magic Alhambra earrings with dangling mother-of-pearl accents. This carefully curated attire complemented Charlotte’s look, creating visual harmony without appearing overly matched. 

Cover Image Source: Getty Images| Neil Mockford
 Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Princess Charlotte of Wales during Trooping The Color 2025 on June 14, 2025, in London. (Image Source: Getty Images| Neil Mockford)

Such coordinated moments have become a recognizable feature of Middleton and Charlotte’s public appearances over the years. In June 2025, while attending Trooping the Color, both wore outfits featuring the aquamarine shade. They also matched in tartan during the Christmas Day service at Sardingham in 2024. While Middleton wore an emerald-green wool coat and a matching fascinator with a scarf, her daughter wore a blue-and-green tartan dress and a bow in her hair. Additionally, in 2023, they wore white dresses and capes for the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey.

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