Princess Charlotte.Photo: Duchess of Cambridge/PA
At just 6,Princess Charlotteis already becoming a style queen!
“It was such a treat to see! It was a delightful surprise, I wasn’t expecting it at all and was gardening at the time!” Riley toldHello!“I became aware of the picture when my friends and family started sending me messages asking if the dress was one of ours!”
The designer added that the dress completely sold out within 12 hours, making it the fastest seller in the brand’s history. They even set up a preorder system for customers eager to replicate Charlotte’s sunny style.
Prince Louis, Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte.AARON CHOWN/POOL/AFP via Getty
Princess Charlotte’s mom is known for “The Kate Effect,” with items she wears quickly selling out — and Riley sees that Charlotte is already following in those footsteps.
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“Personally, I think the Duchess of Cambridge always gets it just right when it comes to her fashion choices. She combines high street with designer, wears lots of British brands and is known for wearing outfits on several occasions,” the designer toldHello! “I have no doubt thatPrincess Charlottewill become as much of a style icon as her mother is, and I look forward to seeingPrincess Charlotte’s style develop as she continues to grow and mature.”
Princess Charlotte and Kate Middleton.Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage
While Princess Charlotte is taking after her mom’s fashion influence, her new birthday portraitquickly drew similarities to Prince William. Photos ofPrince Williamaround the same age show off their similarities, from that gleam in their eyes to their cheeky grins.
Prince William; Princess Charlotte.Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty; Duchess of Cambridge via Getty
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On Tuesday, William visited Babcock Vehicle Engineering to learn about the company’s important role during the COVID-19 pandemic, when they created a new prototype of ventilators. The company’s lead HR business partner Jenna Jackson asked the royal dad aboutPrincess Charlotte’s birthday on Sunday.
“She had a lovely day, thank you,” said William, according toHello!“Last year it was her birthday in lockdown, but this year we were able to have one other family over. They grow up very fast. It was great fun.”
source: people.com
