Princess Charlotte: Who Does She Look Like? A Simple Guide

Have you ever wondered which grown-up in a family a kid looks like? People love to guess! This is especially true for the children of the Prince and Princess of Wales (that’s Prince William and Kate). But a photo from last Christmas may have solved the mystery for Princess Charlotte.

The Christmas Photo That Got Everyone Talking

Every year, the royal family walks to church on Christmas morning at a place called Sandringham (a big estate in Norfolk, England). In the photo taken there, Charlotte looked a lot like her late great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II (the queen who passed away).

Here’s what happened that day:

• Charlotte went with her brothers: George (age 12) and Louis (age 8).
• They joined other senior royals for morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church.
• Afterward, they said hello to the public waiting outside.

Important Point: A single Christmas photo made many people say Charlotte looks just like Queen Elizabeth II!

What Charlotte Wore

For the festive church visit, Charlotte wore a cute outfit:

• A two-tone coat (beige and chocolate brown) with buttons down the front (called “double-breasted”).
• Dark brown tights.
• Brown ballet flats (shoes).
• Her coat was custom-made by a designer named Catherine Walker.
• Her shoes were Tory Burch brand with a cap-toe and crocodile-style suede.
• She pulled her long brown hair back, half up and half down, with a brown velvet bow clip.

This look was super similar to what her great-grandmother wore years ago at the same place!

Uncanny Resemblance

There is a picture from 1936 of Queen Elizabeth (then a little girl) with her sister Princess Margaret. The Queen wore a similar button-down coat—and she looks a lot like Charlotte does now!

But not everyone agrees on the internet:

• One fan said: “Looks so much like Elizabeth.”
• Another said: “I don’t see the resemblance to Queen Elizabeth. She looks so much like Prince William.”
• Someone else wrote: “Princess Charlotte very much resembles her father, Prince William.”
• And another: “She looks more like Diana! She is a beautiful girl!” (Diana was William’s mother.)

So, people are split—but the photo shows a striking similarity to the late Queen.

Further Family Comparisons

Queen Elizabeth isn’t the only royal Charlotte is compared to. She is also often likened to her great-aunt, Princess Anne (the sister of King Charles).

Why do people compare them?

• Both Anne and Charlotte are the second-born child in their family.
• Both are destined to be: granddaughter of a king, daughter of a king, and sister of a king.
• Because of this, many think Charlotte will someday become the next Princess Royal (a special title held by only one person at a time for life).
• Charlotte is praised for her good behavior and kindness to the public, just like Anne.
• Anne is known for being confident and strict; Charlotte mirrors that by keeping her brothers George and Louis in line at events.
• A famous moment: Charlotte reminded George to bow at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, even though she’s still young!

Important Point: Charlotte looks like Queen Elizabeth in photos, but her personality and role match Princess Anne!

Summary

To sum it up simply:

• A Christmas photo at Sandringham showed Princess Charlotte looking like her late great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
• She wore a similar coat and hairstyle to the Queen’s old photos from 1936.
• Fans online disagree—some see the Queen, others see Prince William or Princess Diana.
• Charlotte is also compared to Princess Anne because of their similar family spot and confident attitude.
• She may one day become Princess Royal.

FAQ

1. Who are the Prince and Princess of Wales?
They are Prince William and Kate Middleton—the parents of Charlotte, George, and Louis.

2. What is Sandringham?
It is a royal home and estate in Norfolk, England, where the family goes for Christmas.

3. Why do people think Charlotte will be Princess Royal?
Because she is second-born like Princess Anne, and the title often goes to the monarch’s eldest daughter; many believe it will pass to her one day.

4. Did Charlotte really look like the Queen?
In a 2025 Christmas photo, yes, many said she bore a striking resemblance to Queen Elizabeth II’s old pictures.

5. Who else does Charlotte look or act like?
Besides the late Queen, she is compared to Princess Anne for her behavior, and some say she looks like her dad William or grandmother Diana.