When it comes to accessorizing, Kate Middleton and daughter Princess Charlotte, 10, have the exact same taste. The princesses were spotted on a rare outing for the holidays wearing matching Christmas bows, and they both looked so elegant!
LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 16: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Princess Charlotte of Wales attends a Christmas Lunch for members of the Royal Family, hosted by King Charles III, at Buckingham Palace on December 16, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
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Middleton and Charlotte were spotted on their way to King Charles’ Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace. The Princess of Wales wore a red-and-white polka dot dress by Alessandra Rich, per Page Six, and Charlotte had a velvet maroon dress, which were both cheery for the season. Both had their hair pulled halfway back from their face, with Middleton’s tied up in a black velvet Miu Miu bow and Charlotte’s in a maroon bow that matched her dress.
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LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 16: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Catherine, Princess of Wales attends a Christmas Lunch for members of the Royal Family, hosted by King Charles III, at Buckingham Palace on December 16, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
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Charlotte often wears bows in her hair at public events, often also incorporated with braids. Unlike her mom’s complementary bow, Charlotte’s bows often are in the same color as her outfits. Earlier this month, she attended her mom’s “Together at Christmas” carol service, where she wore a navy blue dress with a white collar and a matching velvet blue bow. At the same event, her brothers Prince George, 12, and Prince Louis, 7, and their dad Prince William, also wore coordinating shades of navy blue.
The royals often match outfits, which fashion expert Amber Graafland says is done for a reason. She told The Sun in January, “By complementing each other, and sticking to a color theme, they are showcasing a united front. It’s a technique Prince William and Princess Kate use to show how in tune they are when they attend official engagements together, and they also deploy it with their children.”
LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 5: Catherine, Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte of Wales attend the ‘Together At Christmas’ Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 5, 2025 in London, England. Led by The Princess of Wales 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. (Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)
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“Adept at using their clothing to convey coded messages, the Waleses know that by presenting a refined and harmonious image they convey a close-knit family with a strong bond,” Graafland continued. “It also makes them instantly recognizable on the world stage.” Not to mention, the matching colors look so good in pictures!
The royal family’s style is all so good, but we particularly love a matching moment between Princess Charlotte and her mom. Hopefully we’ll see another at the annual Christmas Day walk.
Before you go, check out every time Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte coordinated their colorful outfits.