The detail in Princess Charlotte's Wimbledon outfit that reminded Britons of Princess Diana
Translated from Romanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Princess Charlotte attended the Wimbledon men's singles final with her parents, Prince William and Princess Kate.
- Her choice of a charm bracelet drew comparisons to one worn by her late grandmother, Princess Diana.
- The bracelet, featuring marine-themed charms, echoes a tradition of personalized jewelry within the royal family.
Princess Charlotte captivated onlookers at Wimbledon's men's singles final, appearing alongside her parents, Prince William and Princess Kate, and elder brother Prince George. The 11-year-old's presence in the Royal Box was notable, with many continuing to draw parallels between her and her mother, Kate Middleton, often describing her as a "mini-me."
While her blue dress with ruffled sleeves drew comparisons to an outfit worn by her mother last year, it was Charlotte's bracelet that sparked particular interest. The marine-themed charm bracelet, reportedly from Accessorize by M&S, reminded many of a gold bracelet Princess Diana cherished.
This bracelet holds significant sentimental value, having been a gift from Prince Charles shortly after their wedding in 1981. Over their first decade of marriage, Charles added a new charm each anniversary, each representing a special memory or aspect of their lives together. These included a miniature St. Paul's Cathedral, ballet slippers symbolizing Diana's love for dance, a polo helmet reflecting Charles's favorite sport, a pig whose symbolism remains unexplained, and an apple possibly representing Diana's affection for New York.
Most importantly for Diana, the bracelet featured two gold letters: 'W' for William and 'H' for Harry, her sons' initials. The bracelet was deeply personal, and she wore it rarely in public. British journalists noted that Charlotte's choice to wear a charm bracelet continues this discreet royal tradition, echoing her grandmother's cherished accessory.
Originally published by Adevฤrul in Romanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.