The Princess of Wales, Catherine Middleton, has long been recognized for her sophisticated sense of style, even earning the title of 'Best-Dressed' by Tatler. This elegant aesthetic is increasingly being reflected in her daughter, Princess Charlotte's, wardrobe. Middleton has cultivated a signature style of coordinating mother-daughter looks, establishing a trend of 'twinning' with Charlotte.
This coordinated approach to fashion is seen as a way to celebrate the bond between mother and daughter. Kate and Charlotte have offered numerous inspirations for matching ensembles.
Polka Dot Pairings
Princess Charlotte was observed at the 2026 Commonwealth Games wearing a white polka dot dress by Guess. This choice echoed one of the Princess of Wales' favored Alessandra Rich dresses, which Middleton has worn on multiple occasions, including at a Service of Thanksgiving. Polka dots, a print long favored by the Royal Family and notably a staple in Princess Diana's wardrobe during the 1980s and 1990s, continue to be a recognizable royal signature.
Turquoise Twinning
A notable coordinated appearance occurred at last year's Trooping the Colour event. The Princess of Wales wore an aquamarine Catherine Walker coat dress paired with a Juliette Botterill hat. This ensemble drew comparisons to a similar turquoise outfit worn by Princess Diana in the early 1990s. Princess Charlotte complemented her mother in a coordinated dress and Mary Jane shoes by Papouelli, demonstrating the impact of understated mother-daughter styling.
Bold Blue Ensembles
Catherine Middleton frequently incorporates cobalt blue into her wardrobe, including a Roksanda dress worn to the 2025 Wimbledon Men's Final. Princess Charlotte was later seen at the same event in a custom-made dress in the same vibrant shade. The design featured ruffled sleeves and an A-line silhouette, suggesting Charlotte is already drawing style inspiration from her mother.
Pretty in Pink
One of the earlier instances of Kate and Charlotte's coordinated style was at Trooping the Colour in 2017. Middleton wore a bubblegum pink Alexander McQueen dress with a pleated skirt, accessorized with a Jane Taylor hat. Charlotte's attire was a pink floral smocked dress, custom-made with a Peter Pan collar and embroidered details, which perfectly complemented her mother's outfit.
Monochrome Magic
The combination of black and white has also become a recurring theme in their shared style. Middleton first wore this timeless look in 2022 to a charity polo match, opting for an Emilia Wickstead dress with contrasting black piping. Years later, Charlotte adopted a monochrome aesthetic at Wimbledon, wearing a custom Sarah Burton for Givenchy dress with contrasting trim and ruffled detailing.
Pastel Perfection
Pastel blue has emerged as a signature color for the Wales family. During the 2022 Easter Sunday service at St George's Chapel, Kate wore a powder blue Emilia Wickstead coat dress, matched with a headband, Emmy London clutch, and coordinating heels. Princess Charlotte was seen in a pale blue floral smocked Rachel Riley dress, paired with light blue tights and classic Mary Jane shoes.