Princess Charlotte made one of the sweetest fashion statements of the Wimbledon men’s singles final, wearing an accessory that appeared to honor one of Princess Diana’s most treasured pieces of jewelry while also taking beauty inspiration from her mother, Princess Kate.
The 11-year-old attended the July 12 championship match alongside the Prince and Princess of Wales and Prince George, wearing a cornflower blue Jenny Packham dress with flutter sleeves. While her elegant outfit caught plenty of attention, it was her gold charm bracelet that quickly became the most talked-about detail.
According to royal watchers, Charlotte’s nautical-inspired charm bracelet echoed one of Princess Diana’s most sentimental accessories. Although it is not the same bracelet, its collection of dangling charms recalls the deeply personal gold bracelet Diana received from then-Prince Charles shortly after their 1981 wedding.
Over the first decade of their marriage, Charles reportedly gifted Diana a new charm every anniversary, turning the bracelet into a wearable family scrapbook.
© Karwai TangThe collection included a miniature St. Paul’s Cathedral in honor of their wedding venue, ballet slippers celebrating Diana’s love of dance, a polo cap representing Charles’ favorite sport, a tiny pig, and an apple believed to reference New York City.
The most meaningful additions, however, were two simple gold initials: “W” and “H,” representing Princes William and Harry.
© Tim GrahamBecause of its enormous sentimental value, Diana rarely wore the bracelet in public, making Charlotte’s modern interpretation an especially touching tribute to her late grandmother.
Charlotte’s bracelet also reflects a growing personal tradition of collecting meaningful charms. During Wimbledon in 2025, she wore a personalized Pandora bracelet featuring an emerald birthstone charm for her May birthday, a heart engraved with her name, and a rose gold Nala charm inspired by ‘The Lion King,’ one of the Wales family’s favorite films.
© Karwai TangThis year’s bracelet continues that youthful approach while embracing royal history. The piece, identified as the Isabella Icon Charm Adjustable Bracelet by Ted Baker, features gold-tone links, faux pearls and sparkling crystals, making it an accessible fashion choice while carrying a deeper symbolic connection to Diana’s beloved jewelry style.
The bracelet wasn’t the only detail connecting Charlotte to the women who came before her. Her hairstyle looked strikingly similar to Princess Kate’s signature beauty look.
© Karwai TangCharlotte wore her long hair in soft, loose waves with the front sections gently pulled back, closely mirroring the Princess of Wales’ polished yet effortless hairstyle that has become one of her defining royal beauty signatures.
The coordinated appearance complemented Charlotte’s elegant Wimbledon ensemble. Her Jenny Packham dress was paired with ivory patent leather Pretty Ballerinas flats and classic Ray-Ban children’s sunglasses, creating a timeless summer look suitable for the Royal Box.
© PoolCharlotte has increasingly used fashion and jewelry to celebrate her family’s legacy. She previously coordinated pearl bracelets with her mother during Trooping the Colour in designs reminiscent of jewelry associated with Princess Diana, while also starting her own tradition of handmade friendship bracelets inspired by Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.
© Karwai TangThose colorful bracelets have reportedly been gifted to members of the royal family, including Princess Kate, Prince William and even King Charles, blending modern childhood traditions with the monarchy’s enduring appreciation for sentimental keepsakes.
With one carefully chosen bracelet and a hairstyle inspired by her mother, Princess Charlotte once again demonstrated how the youngest generation of royals continues to honor family history while creating traditions of its own.
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