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The Together at Christmas carol service offered the first public glimpse of the Wales children in six months, and Princess Charlotte quickly became the centre of attention.
The 10-year-old stepped into Westminster Abbey looking noticeably more grown-up, drawing comparisons to the Princess of Wales from fans who said she now resembles her mother more each year.
Her soft, wavy hairstyle echoed Catherine’s, and when the Princess debuted her own golden highlights in September, observers noted how closely the tones matched her daughter’s lighter hair.
Evolving style
According to the Woman&home, Charlotte’s ribboned bow at the event recalled one Catherine wore on a 2024 coat, and the Princess of Wales has incorporated similar hair accessories throughout the year, including a deep red velvet version.
Those stylistic overlaps have become familiar: the pair have appeared in coordinated colours at previous Together at Christmas services and at ceremonial events such as Trooping the Colour.
Royal watchers say Charlotte, now old enough to help choose her outfits, seems increasingly influenced by her mother’s understated style.
Warm family moment
Catherine arrived early to welcome guests, and when the family regrouped at the Abbey entrance, she and Charlotte exchanged bright smiles.
The Princess of Wales also pulled her daughter close in a candid gesture as she guided her children indoors for the service.
The Woman&home noted that Charlotte has consistently demonstrated confidence at public engagements, observing protocol with ease — qualities often associated with her mother.
As the only daughter in the Wales household, Charlotte may naturally look to Catherine as her model of royal comportment.
Shared interests
Tennis is one of their strongest common passions, a link reflected in joint Wimbledon outings. In 2024, Catherine brought Charlotte to the Men’s Singles Final, fulfilling what royal author Ingrid Seward described as a personal promise.
Seward said that Catherine had felt guilty about having less time with her children due to exhaustion during treatment, making the Wimbledon trip a meaningful gesture, reports Woman&Home
At this year’s carol service — themed around love and connection — Catherine’s reactions underscored her devotion, as she beamed at Charlotte after only a short separation earlier in the day.
Sources: Woman&home
