As Princess Charlotte [1] grows up, it seems she's taking a page from mum Kate Middleton's style handbook. The 7-year-old sat on her dad's lap to record an Instagram video [2] for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's account in which they wished England's women's football team, the Lionesses [3], good luck in the EURO final. And she did so in a stylish outfit reminiscent of her mother's previous looks.
Charlotte wore a navy-blue short-sleeved frock with white polka dots, a print we've seen on mum Middleton numerous times before. In fact, the duchess wore polka dots in July twice, and both designs were from Alessandra Rich, one of her go-to labels for sophisticated dresses with eye-catching details.
In June, the royal family shared a photo to celebrate Father's Day [4] with Charlotte boasting a similar colour palette of navy and white, this time in a ruffle-finished apron dress with a smocked bodice. She also wore a cornflower-blue dress alongside her brothers — George, 9, and Louis, 4 — for their carriage debut at Trooping the Colour [5] on 2 June.
While blue is a hue favoured by Middleton and the rest of the family [6], polka dots specifically make the connection even more significant and help the princess bear striking resemblance to her mother in this new video.
Ahead, reminisce on some of Middleton's best moments in polka dots in recent history, then push play to rewatch Charlotte's adorable appearance with her dad.
Kate Middleton Wearing Polka-Dots
Middleton wore a navy blue Alessandra Rich polka-dot dress to attend the men's singles final at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on 10 July, 2022, styling the look with cap-toe Mary Jane heels from the same designer, plus her sapphire earrings and a Cartier watch.
Kate Middleton Wearing Polka-Dots
On 5 July, 2022, Middleton was spotted again at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Alessandra Rich's azure blue midi dress with pleating across the bodice and skirt and a belt. She styled the look with In2Design pearl drop earrings, her green and purple patronage ribbon, a Mulberry bag, and Alessandra Rich pumps.
Kate Middleton Wearing Polka-Dots
Middleton wore yet another Alessandra Rich polka-dot dress with a white contrast pointed collar and cuffs to a D-Day exhibit at Bletchley Park in England on May 14, 2019. The look was complete with Emmy London pumps, Smythson's Panama clutch, and Annoushka pearl drop earrings suspended from Kiki McDonough hoops.