Princess Charlotte, 11, has garnered praise from royal fans for a handmade turquoise bracelet she created for her mother, Catherine, the Princess of Wales. The thoughtful gift was made for Catherine ahead of her recent Three Peaks Challenge, an endurance event where she scaled three of the UK's highest mountains within 24 hours to raise awareness for cancer care.
Images from the challenge's conclusion showed the Princess of Wales wearing the delicate string bracelet as she embraced her children and brother, James Middleton. Catherine has been seen wearing the bracelet at subsequent engagements, including a visit to Wimbledon and a trip to Evelina London Children's Hospital. Royal observers have lauded Charlotte's considerate gesture, with many noting the sentimental value of the handmade item.
This is not the first time Princess Charlotte has crafted bracelets for her family. In June, King Charles was seen wearing two braided friendship bracelets reportedly made by his granddaughter, which were seen as a nod to his Grenadier Guards uniform. Charlotte has also made bracelets for her father, Prince William, including a blue and white friendship bracelet spelling out 'Papa' before his visit to South Africa. She is known to be a keen admirer of arts and crafts and is influenced by singer Taylor Swift, who encourages fans to exchange handmade friendship bracelets.
Charlotte's interest in making bracelets was highlighted when Prince William mentioned his daughter's fondness for them. She has been pictured wearing such bracelets on various occasions, including attending Taylor Swift's Eras Tour with her father and brother, at Wimbledon, and cheering on the Lionesses at a football final. Her style, particularly during the Three Peaks Challenge, also drew attention, with fans noting her relaxed attire, including flared jeans and trainers, bore a resemblance to Prince William's fashion choices in the 1990s.