“A Subtle Style Signal Before Christmas…” Catherinr and Princess Charlotte, 10, Coordinate in Red With Festive Hair Bows in a Rarely-Seen Mother-Daughter Moment

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Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte are having a matching moment at King Charles‘ Christmas luncheon.

On Dec. 16, the Princess of Wales, 43, and her 10-year-old daughter matched their fashion for the King’s Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace, which they attended with Prince William, Prince George, 12, and Prince Louis, 7.

Princess Kate and Princess Charlotte twinned in shades of red for the festive feast, which was a private gathering for the royal family and a tradition King Charles has continued from the late Queen Elizabeth‘s reign. The Princess of Wales wore a red outfit patterned with white hearts, polka dots and pussybow detail, upping the glam with a pair of dangling white Van Cleef & Arpels earrings that were already in her jewelry box.

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Prince William and Kate Middleton on Dec. 16, 2025.
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Catherine, Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte of Wales attend the 'Together At Christmas' Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 05, 2025 in London, England.Catherine, Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte of Wales attend the 'Together At Christmas' Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 05, 2025 in London, England.

 

Princess Kate wore her hair half-up and accessorized with a black velvet hair bow, twinning her hairstyle with that of her only daughter.

Princess Charlotte complemented her mom in a burgundy outfit with a collar and also wore her hair in a half-updo with a coordinating ribbon.

The mother-daughter matching moment wasn’t the only one within the Wales family for the Christmas luncheon, as Prince William, 43, and Prince George also sported dark jackets with white shirts and patterned ties.

The British royals are known to coordinate their outfits for group occasions, and the Prince and Princess of Wales’ family recently matched their fashion at Kate’s “Together at Christmas” carol service on Dec. 5.

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Prince William and Princess Charlotte on Dec. 16, 2025.
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Prince William, Prince George and Prince Louis all sported navy suits, while Princess Charlotte complemented their outfits in a navy dress. Prince George and Princess Kate also shared a style moment, as his green tie matched her green coat.

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince George of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales attend the 'Together At Christmas' Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 05, 2025 in London, England. Led by The Princess and supported by The Royal Foundation, the annual event offered a chance to pause and reflect on the values of love, compassion, and the connections we share. The service also highlighted remarkable individuals from across the UK who have demonstrated extraordinary kindness, empathy, and support within their communities. LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince George of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales attend the 'Together At Christmas' Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 05, 2025 in London, England. Led by The Princess and supported by The Royal Foundation, the annual event offered a chance to pause and reflect on the values of love, compassion, and the connections we share. The service also highlighted remarkable individuals from across the UK who have demonstrated extraordinary kindness, empathy, and support within their communities.

The Wales Family at the Together at Christmas Carol Service on Dec. 5, 2025.
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The Princess of Wales and Charlotte frequently make matching fashion statements and memorably twinned in teal at Trooping the Colour over the summer.

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Princess Charlotte and Kate Middleton at Trooping the Colour on June 14, 2025.
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Princess Kate popped in a teal Catherine Walker dress coat with a hat by Juliette Botterill at the military parade in June, while Princess Charlotte wore a pastel dress and tied her hair back in braids.

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