Princess Charlotte, the second daughter of Prince William and Kate Middleton, once again followed her mother’s style, wearing the elegant half-up hairstyle that has become a signature look for the Princess of Wales.
This time, both mother and daughter wore the style at the same time, featuring soft waves pulled into a half-updo, topped with a velvet bow, creating a perfectly matching look. Kate chose a wide black velvet bow, while Charlotte opted for a narrower burgundy one, adding a festive touch.
The half-updo is simple, feminine, and easy to recreate, with a timeless elegance that suits any age. The pair wore it for the traditional royal Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace, and Charlotte also recently sported the style for the annual Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey.
Charlotte, 10, had previously favored braid crowns or the romantic “twist half-up” hairstyle, but she is now embracing more mature styles inspired by her mother.
This shared look highlights the close bond between mother and daughter, with Charlotte clearly following in Kate’s stylish footsteps.
Hairstylist María Roberts suggests adding extra volume to this half-updo by looping the ponytail through a small gap at the top of the hair tie. This trick can transform the style from soft and romantic to bold and fashion-forward.
Another stylish mother-daughter moment:
Earlier this year, Princess Charlotte once again mirrored her mother’s style at Wimbledon, wearing a bespoke white dress with navy-trimmed ruffles designed by Sarah Burton, the creative force behind Kate Middleton’s iconic wedding gown.
The 10-year-old completed her look with white Mary Jane flats, a Pandora charm bracelet, pink nail polish, and her hair styled half-up in braids, secured with a navy bow.
Sarah Burton, who left Alexander McQueen in 2023 and was appointed creative director of Givenchy in September 2024, worked closely with the Princess of Wales on her wedding dress. The design of Charlotte’s Wimbledon dress pays homage to this timeless craftsmanship while giving it a contemporary, youthful twist, a nod to the enduring mother-daughter fashion connection.