Princess Charlotte is the queen of style, with an accessory game that is undeniable. Even at just 10-years-old, the only daughter of Prince William and Kate Middleton has already developed a signature look in one key area. Royal insiders pointed out an enduring style that Princess Charlotte always seems to wear, and it’s adorable.
Insiders have noticed that since Charlotte was a toddler, she almost always attends events with braids in her hair, most often with two braids on either side of her head that join together in the middle in a hair half-up/half-down style.
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LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 13: Princess Charlotte of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales attend day fourteen of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 13, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
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“Charlotte has always been a big fan of plaits and has worn plaited hair throughout most of her public appearances as a royal,” Laura Sutcliffe, Fashion and Beauty News Editor at Hello! said, adding that the pre-teen’s hair always looks “so neat, tidy and pretty at the same time.”
From going to Christmas services to watching Wimbledon, Princess Charlotte often rocks this style, usually with a colorful bow tied to her hair as well. Even at King Charles III’s coronation, she wore her hair in braids and a bun, adorned with a shimmery headpiece.
Catherine, Princess of Wales (Kate Middleton) and Princess Charlotte
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For a girl who is both fashion-conscious and sporty, it’s important to have a hairstyle that looks elegant and pretty without getting in the way. We can’t see Princess Charlotte spending tons of time getting her hair curled or put up in a perfect updo just to laugh or play rubgy with her brothers Prince George, 12, and Prince Louis, 7. This hairstyle shows that she is style-conscious and still loves fun.
TOPSHOT – Britain’s Prince Louis of Wales and Britain’s Princess Charlotte of Wales arrive at Westminster Abbey in central London on May 6, 2023, ahead of the coronations of Britain’s King Charles III and Britain’s Camilla, Queen Consort. (Photo by ANDREW MILLIGAN/AFP via Getty Images)
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One notable exception to the braids look happened last month, when she traveled to Switzerland with her dad to cheer on England’s soccer team. I wouldn’t be surprised if the reason her hair was styled straight down and tucked behind her ears instead of a braid was because her mom wasn’t there — dads aren’t always skilled in the hair-braiding department!
Princess Charlotte is definitely a fashion icon, and we love how she incorporates braids into most looks to create a signature style.
Before you go, check out every time Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte coordinated their colorful outfits.