Princess Charlotte has become known for her love of friendship bracelets, a trend that has even spread within the royal family.
Recently, Prince William humorously predicted that his daughter would likely steal a friendship bracelet given to him, and it’s easy to see why—Charlotte’s fondness for these colorful tokens of friendship has become a notable part of her royal persona.
Prince William’s Gift in Estonia
On a recent official visit to Estonia on March 20, 2025, as part of a royal tour, Prince William received a special gift from students at The Freedom School, which was established in response to the war in Ukraine.
The students presented him with a friendship bracelet in the vibrant blue and yellow colors of Ukraine.
After receiving the bracelet, Prince William joked about his daughter’s affection for these types of bracelets.
Speaking to royal reporter Rebecca English, he shared, “My daughter will probably try and poach it off me later.
She loves these friendship bracelets.”
The gesture was heartfelt, with Prince William thanking the students, saying, “Thank you very much.
I like the Ukrainian colours. Thank you, that’s very kind.”
Charlotte Starts a Royal Trend
Princess Charlotte’s love for friendship bracelets has had quite an impact, sparking a trend within the royal family.
It’s not just Charlotte who has been spotted wearing them.
Prince William has also been seen wearing bracelets with meaningful designs.
One bracelet, which said “Papa,” was a special gift from Charlotte after attending a Taylor Swift concert.
The prince proudly wore it during his visit to Cape Town, South Africa, and later during the Earthshot Prize event in November 2024.
During his Cape Town visit, Prince William shared the sweet backstory behind the bracelet, saying it was a gift from Charlotte who made it for him.
Charlotte’s influence seems to have spread beyond her immediate family, with King Charles also sporting a yellow and red bracelet during royal events.
Even Prince George wore a friendship bracelet for his birthday portrait in 2024, joining in on the new royal family tradition.
The Swift Connection: Inspiration from the Eras Tour
Many people believe that Charlotte’s fondness for friendship bracelets was inspired by Taylor Swift.
The trend of fans exchanging friendship bracelets was famously popularized during Swift’s Eras Tour.
Princess Charlotte attended one of the concerts with Prince William and Prince George in June 2024, and it’s likely that this experience sparked her interest in the trend.
Future Bracelet Moments
As for the future, this might not be the last we see of friendship bracelets in the royal family.
Given the recent royal appearances, it’s very possible that we will see Princess Kate wearing one soon.
For now, it’s clear that Princess Charlotte’s affection for friendship bracelets continues to shine through, and it’s a trend that is loved by her family members as well.
The royal family’s shared love of these simple yet meaningful tokens reflects the bonds of affection and unity within the family, making it a truly heartwarming tradition.