Princess Charlotte, the daughter of Kate Middleton and Prince William, spent her Christmas Day at Sandringham, capturing attention with photographs that had onlookers buzzing in agreement.

The nine-year-old was accompanied by her brothers, Prince Louis, six, and the future King, Prince George, 11.

As the young royals continue to grow up before the public’s eyes, many were struck by Charlotte’s resemblance to her mother, the Princess of Wales.

One observer noted: “Princess Charlotte has the same beautiful side profile as her mum, the Princess of Wales.”

Another commented: “Agreed. Princess Charlotte has the Prince of Wales’s eyes, but her nose and bone structure are strictly the Princess of Wales. She is stunning, poised, and confident.”

A third added: “Will grow up to be a stunner like her beautiful mum.”

On Christmas Day, Charlotte donned a chic blue and green tartan jacket, while Kate matched in a navy coat paired with a blue and green tartan scarf. This wasn’t the first time the mother-daughter duo displayed coordinated style.

During Trooping the Colour in June, following Kate’s cancer treatment, the Princess of Wales wore a white Jenny Packham dress with a navy-and-white striped neck bow, while Charlotte complemented her look with a navy sailor-style dress adorned with a white bow.

Writing for Vogue, Elise Taylor reflected: “Her appearance at Trooping the Colour needed to reiterate to the public that her health is on the mend and prevent anyone from jumping to such cruel conclusions. How to do that? By presenting a picture of stability. Amid an incredibly abnormal time, the princess looked remarkably normal.”

Royal style expert Miranda Holder offered insight into the matching ensembles, telling Hello: “First and foremost, it looks visually appealing—and ‘tidy’—in photographs. This is something that is always at the forefront of the royals’ minds. Secondly, it looks more cohesive and is a way of conveying to the world that they are a solid family unit, without having to say a single word.”

Kate and Charlotte’s affinity for bows also caught attention, with stylist Georgie Gray explaining their charm: “Velvet bows are making a comeback because they effortlessly combine elegance with a hint of nostalgia, offering a soft, luxurious texture that enhances any outfit. They add instant charm and sophistication without being overly formal, making them versatile for both casual and more dressed-up outfits.”

Interestingly, Kate and William often coordinate their outfits too. Relationship consultant Mairead Molloy shared her perspective on the phenomenon: “Mirroring your partner’s fashion choices is related to having a keen sense of empathy, and signifies a high level of happiness and content within a relationship. It demonstrates the couple’s emotional unity.”

She concluded: “Harmonious dressing can be a subconscious occurrence that typically happens about six months into a relationship.”