Royal watchers were doing a double-take this weekend after Princess Charlotte attended a Sunday church service at Balmoral Castle, prompting a flurry of comments online that she looks exactly like her father, Prince William.
The 10-year-old’s features, expressions, and even her smile had admirers convinced she could be the heir’s twin.
Family Outing to Crathie Kirk
Charlotte joined her parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and her brothers, Prince George, 12, and Prince Louis, seven, for the service at Crathie Kirk, a traditional favorite for the royal family at their Scottish retreat.
The young princess perched behind William in the family Range Rover, wearing a white cardigan over a polka dot dress, her hair tied neatly back, and gazed curiously out the window.
Observers couldn’t help but notice the uncanny similarity to William at the same age, from his grin to his facial features.
Social Media Erupts With Comparisons
Fans quickly flooded social media with side-by-side comparisons of Charlotte and a young William, who at 10 could be seen grinning during a go-karting outing at Buckmore Park in Kent.
Comments under the posts described her as “his clone,” “all William,” and “indeed his lookalike,” capturing the widespread astonishment at the resemblance.
Royal Family’s Bank Holiday Weekend
The Sunday service was part of the family’s Bank Holiday weekend at Balmoral.
Alongside the Waleses, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, as well as Princess Anne, were seen heading to Crathie Kirk.
The monarch appeared poised in a pale pink shirt and tartan tie, while Queen Camilla donned a multicolored print dress with a cream shawl.
Princess Anne stood out in a turquoise ensemble complete with matching hat and jacket.
Prince William and Princess Kate’s Elegance
Prince William, calm and collected behind the wheel, wore a classic suit and tie, while Kate was elegant in a black hat with a structured bow, a textured jacket, and maroon top.
Charlotte’s attention to her surroundings and her neatly styled hair highlighted her charm, reflecting the poise often seen in the young royal.
Historical Likeness Between Father and Daughter
This is not the first time Charlotte has been compared to her father.
At the 2023 Trooping the Colour, her gestures and expressions as she watched the Royal Air Force flypast mirrored William’s excitement during the same event in 1989.
Other images from the same day, such as her carriage ride to Horse Guards Parade, echoed snapshots of a young Prince William at the ceremony.
Childhood Expressions Pass Down
Photographs of the princess and the prince as toddlers reveal a clear inheritance of William’s eyes, nose, and mischievous expressions.
Even William himself has remarked on the resemblance.
During a 2020 outing, he initially mistook a childhood photo of himself for one of Charlotte, exclaiming in amazement at how similar they looked.
Kate agreed, noting how much Charlotte mirrored her father.
Fans and Royal Observers Take Notice
From social media users to royal commentators, Charlotte’s likeness to Prince William has been impossible to ignore.
The repeated comparisons highlight not only her physical resemblance but also the charm and charisma that seem to run in the family.
For many, Charlotte is already a reminder of her father in miniature, a young princess poised to continue the family legacy.
