Princess Charlotte made a striking appearance at this year's Trooping the Colour parade, wearing a historic diamond horseshoe brooch on her baby blue dress.
The 10-year-old princess rode alongside her mother, the Princess of Wales, in the ceremonial procession.
Both mother and daughter coordinated their outfits in aqua blue, each adorning their dresses with sparkling pins. The young royal's brooch caught particular attention as she participated in the traditional military parade celebrating the monarch's official birthday.
This marked Princess Charlotte's second public appearance of 2025, following her attendance at a military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day in May.
Princess Charlotte wears Royal Family heirloom gifted to her by Queen Elizabeth II.
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The diamond horseshoe brooch worn by Princess Charlotte carries significant royal history, having been in the family for generations.
The piece originally belonged to the Queen Mother, who was first photographed wearing the jewellery in 1929, nearly a century ago.
Queen Elizabeth II gifted the historic brooch to her great-granddaughter, who first wore it publicly at the late monarch's funeral.
The young princess's decision to wear the sentimental piece at Trooping the Colour represents a touching tribute to her late great-grandmother.
Princess Charlotte and Princess Kate sat beside each other in the carriage.
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The brooch's appearance at such significant royal occasions underscores its importance as a cherished family heirloom passed down through the generations.
Kate Middleton complemented her daughter's appearance by wearing the Irish Guards regimental brooch on her own aqua blue dress. Unlike her mother, Charlotte chose not to wear earrings or a hat for the occasion.
The coordinated mother-daughter outfits created a harmonious visual effect during the parade. Charlotte's simpler accessories allowed the historic diamond horseshoe brooch to stand out as the focal point of her ensemble.
For her previous appearance at the VE Day anniversary parade in May, the young princess had not worn any jewellery, making today's brooch particularly noteworthy.
Princess Charlotte wearing the same brooch at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.
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Princess Charlotte sat beside Princess Kate.
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Princess Charlotte's limited public appearances this year have made each outing particularly memorable.
Her charm left a lasting impression on NFL stars Jason and Travis Kelce when she met Taylor Swift ahead of the Eras Tour in London last year.
"I gotta say, Prince William was fantastic, but the highlight was Princess Charlotte. Prince George was great too," Jason Kelce said during an episode of their New Heights podcast. "[Charlotte] was so f*cking adorable. I cannot express how—maybe because I have three girls now, [but] she had a fire to her! She was asking questions. That was the most electric part."
Travis Kelce agreed with his brother, adding that Princess Charlotte "was a superstar!"
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