The young princess is also extremely well known for bearing a remarkable resemblance to her grandmother, Princess Diana, who died in a tragic car accident in Paris in 1997. Although she is still very young, Charlotte has already begun establishing herself as a princess, proving just how adorable yet royal she really is.
Charlotte is the middle child of the Wales family, as she has an older brother, Prince George, and a younger brother, Prince Louis. She is also William and Kate’s only daughter and is currently third in the line of succession to the throne, following her father, William, and her brother, George. As an important member of the royal family, Charlotte is now expected to inherit a very special heirloom that once belonged to Diana. It seems only fitting as Charlotte bears a striking resemblance to the late princess.
Read on to learn more about little Charlotte and just how much she reminds royal watchers of their beloved “people’s princess.”
As Charlotte continues to grow up, she is showing more and more of her personality. Now 9 years old, she is already enjoying life as a princess and is known for having a fiery yet silly personality. In the summer of 2019, Charlotte was spotted sticking her tongue out at the crowd at The King’s Cup regatta. According to Harper’s Bazaar, the princess also caused quite a stir when she barred photographers from attending Louis’ Christening. Charlotte reportedly said, “You’re not coming!”
The daughter of the Prince and Princess of Wales is adorable and very confident for a middle child. In fact, her mother said she is “the one in charge” of their household, according to Samantha Burge, the wife of a Royal Marine commando who spent time with Kate and spoke to People. She added:
“(The duchess said) they are both becoming really good friends, George and Charlotte.”
Charlotte’s big personality is complemented by her sweet older brother, George, and her darling younger brother, Louis. While the young princess has shown that she is willing to defend her brothers, she has gotten into a handful of tiffs with them as well.
Raising kids is no easy feat, not even for royalty. It’s no surprise that children misbehave every now and then, and sometimes they need a little extra guidance from their caretakers to help lead them back toward the right path, whether it be advice from a teacher, an extra helping hand from a babysitter, or words of encouragement from their own parents. On top of that, children with siblings are bound to fight with each other from time to time.
Princess Charlotte (2017), (Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images)
Even William and Kate have had to work on diffusing fights between their three children some days. Their three children are still quite young: George is 10 years old, Charlotte is 9 years old and Louis is 6 years old. Although all children are in line for the throne, they don’t always act like proper princes and princesses.
In fact, the group is known to get into some small arguments here and there, especially between George and Charlotte. This is the age when children really start to begin to understand the world around them and want to express their opinions, even if it means disagreeing with their siblings.
On Dec. 6, 2021, an episode of Apple’s “Time To Walk” podcast featuring William was released and gave an inside look into what the royal family member’s life is really like. He talked about how even as a royal, he too has dealt with his fair share of consoling his three kids during their meltdowns and diffusing the arguments between George and Charlotte, according to Yahoo News.
Hoping to start off the day on a high note, William and Kate made the decision to begin each morning with a dance around the kitchen with their kids to whichever song they chose. Unfortunately, this seems to be the main cause of arguments between the two eldest Wales children, as they often argue with each other about which song they should play. “Most mornings there’s a massive fight between Charlotte and George as to what song is played,” the Prince of Wales said.
Princess Charlotte (2018), (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
Everyone has their own taste in music, and getting to listen to your favorite song can really make a difference in how a person feels about the day ahead of them. Fortunately for William, this idea — along with the endless days of hearing his kids bicker with one another — has actually helped him figure out a way to put their disputes to an end.
According to Yahoo News, he has since implemented a musical rota, alternating between which child gets to pick the song that is played each morning. This way, everyone will get to hear the type of music that they want to listen to; they just have to wait for their designated day.
Even though the Wales kids have argued in the past over which song they think deserves to be played that particular morning, William revealed that there is one song that always makes them happy and gets them dancing.
“One of the songs that the children are loving at the moment is Shakira’s ‘Waka Waka,’” he said. “There’s a lot of hip movements going along with a lot of dressing up. Charlotte particularly is running around the kitchen, in her dresses and ballet stuff. She goes completely crazy with Louis following her around trying to do the same thing.”
However, the Prince of Wales explained that his music taste is a bit different from that of George, Charlotte and Louis. Instead of jamming out to the latest pop hits, William typically likes to listen to rock music to help get his morning moving along.
Princess Charlotte (2018), (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
“There’s nothing better than, on a Monday morning, when you’re a bit bleary-eyed after the weekend and trying to get yourself back into the grind of the week, listening to AC/DC’s ‘Thunderstruck,’” he said. “It absolutely wakes you up, puts your week in the best mood possible, and you feel like you can take on anything and anyone.”
It’s clear that the love for music runs in the family, as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle also like to play music for their children. According to Yahoo News, “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” is one of their favorite tracks to play for their son Archie. Who would have known that even royals have such simple tricks up their sleeve to help make their children’s mornings?
Although the children were born into royalty, Kate and William have worked to raise them modestly, trying to keep them out of the public eye. This is why people all over the world are so excited whenever the family is spotted out and about. And whenever they are spotted, they look regal and flawless, carrying on the family legacy well. William is next in the line of succession to the British throne, meaning Kate will likely be a queen in the future.
Back in April 2021, Kate, Charlotte and George were spotted spending some quality time together as Kate took her two eldest children out for a day of shopping on their own accord. According to Elle Magazine, the children were spending their own money and learning how to budget. They were seen shopping at a stationary store called Smiggle at the Kings Road location in London.
Princess Charlotte (2019), (Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images)
What’s more, as she continues to get older, fans can’t help but notice the similarities she has with her late great-grandmother, Elizabeth, as well. From Charlotte’s little smirks to her serious eyes that resemble the queen’s pensive face, she inherited more than royal blood from Her Majesty.
Furthermore, not only do they share physical similarities, but Charlotte appears to have a fondness for horses, just like the queen did. A source close to the royals told Closer magazine back in 2019 that Charlotte asked her parents for a pony for Christmas. While William deemed her too young to ride, they did gift their daughter a toy riding center with accessories. If Charlotte is anything like her great-grandmother then she will be riding horses for her whole lifetime.
It’s even sweeter because Charlotte and her great-grandmother shared similar birthdays since they were born just two weeks (and nearly nine decades!) apart. If you compare old photos of the queen at Charlotte’s age, the two could even pass as sisters.
Not only do they look alike, but Charlotte and the queen also shared a special bond. On May 23, 2021, Inside Express reported that Charlotte was the queen’s favorite great-grandchild at the time due to her incredible fondness and love for horses and horseback riding. Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine, gave more details about their flourishing relationship and how the queen had grown to love her great-granddaughter even more.
“While Prince Philip loved babies, the Queen has always preferred being around children when they are a bit older, especially if it involves teaching them to sit astride a horse,” Ingrid revealed. “Princess Charlotte — who is pony-mad — has always been a favourite.”
Princess Diana (1983), (IMAGO/Photoshot/John Shelley Collection)
After Charlotte was born and it was revealed that there was a new royal girl in the family, the queen was “thrilled,” according to Hello!. After growing up a little more, Charlotte found a fascination with horses, which only brought her closer to her late great-grandmother.
While the queen showed an immense amount of care for her family, her fondness for Charlotte was definitely noted. “I think she is very fond of Charlotte, always watching what she’s up to,” Kate explained at the time.
Charlotte is also becoming known for bearing a striking resemblance to another late relative — her grandmother, Princess Diana. Sadly, Diana died in a tragic car accident in Paris in 1997, which means Charlotte was never able to meet her.
Back in 2018, a fan account on Instagram posted side-by-side photographs of Charlotte and Diana when she was a little girl and noticed their uncanny resemblance. “Omg double of her nana … what a great young lady she will turn out to be with looks as beautiful as her angel nana,” one Instagram user commented.
Other users in the comments debated about how similar Charlotte and Diana looked, but they could all agree that the young princess shares her grandmother’s famous smirk. Another wrote:
“beauties Diana is back thru hr (sic) sweet grand daughter bless her xx”
Whether she looks more like her grandmother or great-grandmother, there’s no denying that Charlotte is one adorable little girl, and only time will tell who she bears the strongest resemblance to as an adult.
Princess Charlotte (2022), (IMAGO/i Images)The resemblance between Charlotte and Diana was once again highlighted after Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, shared a childhood photo on social media on March 2, 2024. In the sepia-tinged snap, a young Charles is seen sitting on a swing with Diana standing beside him and their mother smiling at the camera behind them.
“My mother, Diana and I, in c. 1967. I would have been 3, and Diana 5 or 6. I love how happy each of us looks. At this stage of my life, my mother nicknamed me “Buzz” – because she saw me as having the endless energy of a rather happy – and busy – bee,” the caption read.
Users couldn’t help but remark on the uncanny similarity between the young Diana and Charlotte.
“Wow! Charlotte looks just like Diana here. Same face! Wow!” one user said.
“Princess Charlotte is the spitting image of Lady Diana. The memory of your wonderful sister lives on,” a second user remarked.
Another wrote, “Your beautiful sister Diana and Charlotte look very alike.”
“You can really see Princess Charlotte in Diana in this photo!!” another exclaimed.
A few days later, Charles shared another throwback photo of him and his sister on his first day of school. Looking sharp in her red school uniform, users again remarked on the resemblance Charlotte has to the young Diana.
One user wrote, “Princess Charlotte has a look of Diana in this photograph, around the same age, more noticeable anyway 😍” Another said, “Princess Diana lives on in Princess Charlotte.”
Many also commented on Charles’ memoir, “A Very Private School,” which he released on March 12, 2024. The book chronicled Charles’ harrowing experience as a child at a boys’ school in the 1970s and the pain and misery he endured.
