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Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Princess Charlotte rewears her favourite polka dot dress to Women's Euro Final - here's where to buy it on the high street
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more Princess Charlotte has already cemented her status as a royal style star - and her appearance at the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Final proves it. Joining her father, Prince William, in the stands in Basel, Switzerland, Charlotte was there to cheer on the Lionesses during their nail-biting final against Spain. The young royal looked perfectly polished for the occasion, rewearing a navy chiffon polka dot dress by Guess, previously seen at last year's Wimbledon Championships. She paired the frock with her go-to Papouelli Mary Jane shoes, a staple in her rotation that have been spotted at numerous high-profile engagements. The look was a charming nod to sustainable dressing and the royal tradition of outfit repeating - just like her mother the Princess of Wales - with a youthful twist. Unsurprisingly, Charlotte's dress has sparked renewed interest among parents and fashion fans alike, eager to recreate her effortless ensemble. Whether you're looking to buy the exact outfit or find something similar on the high street, we've rounded up the best options to help you channel Charlotte's polished look - perfect for parties, family events or everyday wear. Dresses £70 Shop Shoes EXACT MATCH: Papouelli Siena Shoes £87 Shop
Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Charlotte's lucky charms? Princess wears THREE new friendship bracelets as she joins her father at Euros final - before Lionesses storm to victory
Princess Charlotte appeared to don a new friendship bracelet as she cheered on the Lionesses in Switzerland on Sunday. The 10-year-old daughter of the Prince and Princess of Wales opted for for three bracelets on her wrists as she joined Prince William in Basel to cheer England's Squad to a nail-biting 3-1 victory over Spain. Charlotte, who is known to follow in her mother's footsteps in the fashion stakes, wore a purple string bracelet, as well as a green and white bracelet and a light pink one. The royal has been known to wear friendship bracelets in the past, including her recent appearance at Wimbledon. The love of the sentimental jewellery is shared by the family, with Prince George wearing one in his 12th birthday portrait while William has previously sported one that said 'papa' - the name that his children call him. It is understood that Charlotte made the item for him especially before his trip to South Africa last year. King Charles was also spotted wearing what appears to be a 'friendship bracelet' during engagements last summer, including on a trip to Guernsey with Queen Camilla. Charlotte is known to be a keen fan of arts and crafts - and a fan of singer Taylor Swift who encourages fans to swap home-made friendship bracelets with names or words on. On the 10-year-old's left arm, she was wearing a purple string bracelet, while on her right arm she had a green and white bracelet as well as a light pink and light green one. The young royal and her eldest brother proved they were true Swifties last summer after they wore several different beaded bracelets - a popular memento from Taylor Swift's Eras tour. The pair were among almost 90,000 adoring Swifites who poured into a sold-out Wembley Stadium last June. Taking to her Instagram following the show, the Queen of Pop shared a sweet selfie with Charlotte and George, who were joined by William. The popstar's NFL beau Travis Kelce was also in the shot. However, the royal versions are not believed to be the same as those made by fans attending Taylor's concerts - despite Charlotte beginning the tradition that summer. The bracelets swapped by Swifties tend to feature beads with lettering spelling our lyrics and song names, while Charlotte's accessories are made from plain coloured thread. William revealed in September that his youngest son Prince Louis is known to steal his sister's bracelets, with his antics coming as no surprise to royal fans who have long been amused by his stunts. The father and daughter duo could not hide their excitement last night as the pair were seen cheering and applauding from the stands in Basel, Switzerland. After a gruelling 120 minutes of play against the World Cup winners and holding their nerve through penalties, the team soared to victory for the second European tournament in a row. They were spotted again for last year's Wimbledon final. Her chiffon polka dot dress pictured here is one of the young royal's favourite's and was re-worn for the Euro finals Prince William, Prince Of Wales watching the UEFA Euro 2024 Final between Spain v England and again sporting a friendship bracelet King Charles, 75, has been spotted wearing what appears to be a 'friendship bracelet' during recent engagements, including in Guernsey last July (left). The band seems to be similar to versions sported by Princess Charlotte (right) when she attended the Wimbledon final last year, right Sweet images of the young princess with her father show them doing almost exactly identical expressions of shock as the tense match unfolded. As the presentation ceremony took place, the Prince of Wales was among those to congratulate star striker Michelle Agyemang on being named young player of the tournament. William exchanged words with Agyemang, appearing to say 'well played, fantastic, well done'. Agyemang, 19, who had one England cap before the tournament, scored crucial equalisers in the Lionesses' quarter-final and semi-final comebacks. Charlotte was also given a winners medal to keep after the presentation ceremony - which she was seen holding on to reverently. After the match Prince William and Charlotte penned a personal note to the team, marking the first time the Princess has ever signed off an official message. It said: 'What a game! @lionesses, you are the champions of Europe and we couldn't be prouder of the whole team. Enjoy this moment @England. W & Charlotte.' It is understood a royal reception with Prince William and King Charles is also being planned to honour the team's incredible achievement. Fans can attend for free and it will be broadcast live on BBC, ITV, and Sky. The England team celebrated long into the night at an after party in Switzerland, where players joined family and friends to let their hair down. The win came after an initial scare when Beth Mead slipped on the opening kick. The atmosphere in William and Charlotte's spot in the stands was electric upon the final blow of the whistle. The princess even had her mouth open in shock at one point in the game (pictured), astonished by the exciting events on the pitch The royal was also given a winners medal to keep after the presentation ceremony - which she was seen holding on to reverently (pictured) William put his head in his heads while his daughter looked solemn when the Spanish player one-upped England, as members of the Spanish royal family celebrated (pictured) In one picture, William and FA chair Debbie Hewitt do a double high-five over Charlotte standing between them, who looks on smiling at the joyful moment. The princess even had her mouth open in shock at one point in the game, astonished by the exciting events on the pitch. But it was not plain sailing all the way, as the young royal's reactions showed - wincing along with her father at a particularly tricky moment. Things had been looking touch and go when Mariona Caldentey put Spain 1-0 up at the end of the first half. William put his head in his heads while his daughter looked solemn when the Spanish player one-upped England, as the Spanish royal family celebrated. And she bit her lip nervously as she waited for the Lionesses to make a much-needed comeback. At one point, Charlotte seemed to be having a concerned discussion with her father, seemingly worried about this early setback for the Lionesses. She looks to be highly invested in the gameplay, at one point whispering a spot of her own analysis to her smiling father. Both royals began to look dismayed - but Arsenal striker Alessia Russo soon thankfully managed to pull it back. She successfully diverted Chloe Kelly's cross into the back of the net in the 57th minute - sending Lionesses supporters into raptures and equalising the score. It saw Princess Charlotte beaming, with her seatmate FA chair Ms Hewitt smiling at the young royal's enthusiasm. She even did a double fist pump and shouted at one point, as her father clapped and cheered, with Ms Hewitt again loving her lively response. The young royal shouted along with the swathes of England fans celebrating the moment up and down the country. The princess seemed confident speaking to those around her, at one point leaning forward to chat to Crown Princess Leonor of Spain and her sister Princess Sofia of Spain, who smiled back at her. She seemed keen to understand everything that was going on, leaning forward to listen intently as her father gave his thoughts on the game below. Charlotte followed his gaze as he pointed out something of note to her, focussing closely on the analysis he was relaying - before sweetly doing the same for him. Other adorable pictures of William and Charlotte at the match show their clear close father-daughter relationship, with the princess all smiles. They put their heads together to discuss the action in front of them at several points, with Charlotte seemingly just as engaged as her football fan father.
The Sun
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Queen Elizabeth II's gowns including her wedding dress go on display to mark her 100th birthday
QUEEN Elizabeth II's wedding dress forms part of a majestic display of her outfits to mark the late monarch's 100th birthday. In the largest exhibition ever of her clothing, 200 items will go on show at Buckingham Palace — many for the first time. 4 4 It will include dresses worn in every decade of her life before she died aged 96 in 2022. As well as the one from her 1947 marriage to Philip, key pieces will be a bridesmaid outfit she wore at eight, her 1953 coronation dress and a range of evening gowns. Caroline de Guitaut, exhibition curator and Surveyor of The King's Works of Art has also written an accompanying book, Queen Elizabeth II: Fashion and Style. She said: "Over the course of Queen Elizabeth II's remarkably long reign, her distinctive style became instantly recognisable around the world, bolstering the British fashion industry and influencing generations of designers and couturiers. "Only now, as the late Queen's fashion archive comes under the care of Royal Collection Trust, can we tell the story of a lifetime of thoughtful style choices - from her hands-on role and understanding of the soft power behind her clothing, to the exceptional craftsmanship behind each garment." "In the year that she would have turned 100-years-old, this exhibition will be a celebration of Queen Elizabeth's uniquely British style and her enduring fashion legacy." The Royal Collection cited evening wear as a "vital component of the Queen's wardrobe", with members of the public able to see "stunning examples that reflect the evolution of fashion trends throughout the Queen's long reign". Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style is at The King's Gallery from spring to autumn 2026, with tickets on sale this November.
BBC News
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Queen Elizabeth II's fashion to go on show in Palace exhibition
The changing fashions of the late Queen Elizabeth are to go on show in a major exhibition next year at Buckingham will be about 200 items, including dresses and jewellery, hats and shoes, in what is claimed as the biggest ever display of the late Queen's exhibition, featuring items from her childhood through to the decades of her long reign, will coincide with the centenary of her the items in Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style will be her wedding dress, made in 1947 by the designer Sir Norman Hartnell. The exhibition opening at the King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace next Spring will chronicle Queen Elizabeth's life through the outfits she wore for public events and when off "archive" of clothes owned by the late Queen, who died at the age of 96 in 2022, is now in the care of the Royal Collection Trust, which announced the of the earliest surviving pieces from her wardrobe is a silver lamé and tulle bridesmaid dress, that she wore at the age of eight in 1934 at the wedding of her uncle the Duke of Kent. Clothes could also serve as a diplomatic message, such as a green and white gown made for a state banquet in Pakistan in 1961, with the dress incorporating the country's national relaxed, printed dresses showing the fashion trends of the 1970s will be part of the display, along with design sketches and handwritten correspondence about clothing late Queen's more everyday clothes will also be on show, including riding jackets, tartan skirts and headscarves. "In the year that she would have turned 100-years-old, this exhibition will be a celebration of Queen Elizabeth's uniquely British style and her enduring fashion legacy," said the exhibition's curator, Caroline de said the display would use the fashions to "tell the story of a lifetime of thoughtful style choices - from her hands-on role and understanding of the soft power behind her clothing, to the exceptional craftsmanship behind each garment". Sign up here to get the latest royal stories and analysis every week with our Royal Watch newsletter. Those outside the UK can sign up here.
Daily Mail
18-07-2025
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- Daily Mail
Inside Queen Elizabeth's private dress fittings: Clear decisions, thoughtful details and a few furry companions
Queen Elizabeth was widely admired for her consistently polished appearance. She had a distinct style formula - favouring shift dresses paired with tailored coats - and often chose bright colours to ensure she stood out in crowds of well-wishers. Her impeccable presentation was the result of careful planning and a long-standing collaboration with Angela Kelly, her senior dresser of nearly 30 years. In her book Dressing The Queen, Kelly offers an intimate look into the meticulous fitting process, which could last up to half-a-day for a single session. These private fittings were attended by Elizabeth herself, Kelly, and the dressmaker - equipped with tools of the trade, including a wooden measuring stick, tape measure, scissors, a pincushion and tailor's chalk. 'I try to ensure that we have at least four or five outfits ready to be fitted at any one session to make the best use of Her Majesty's time,' Kelly explains. 'Often, we are joined by one or two of the Queen's corgis, who like to keep a watchful canine eye on things!' These sessions were designed to be 'relaxing and enjoyable' for Her Late Majesty. During the fittings, a toile (a mock-up of the outfit) would be tried on to check the shape, length, style and fit. This also gave the dressmaker an opportunity to make further adjustments - whether altering a pocket, neckline or collar. If a toile wasn't required, the outfit would be loosely tacked together to allow for easy modifications if needed. Hats, an essential part of the Queen's ensemble, were included in fittings to ensure the overall look was cohesive. Having previously reviewed the design through sketches or draped fabric on a mannequin, Elizabeth reserved the right to change her mind - but rarely did. Her decisiveness made dressing her both efficient and straightforward. This was especially valuable during the planning of her Diamond Jubilee Collection. Initially, Kelly anticipated a time-consuming process, given the Queen's packed schedule. She had a distinct style formula - favouring shift dresses paired with tailored coats - and often chose bright colours to ensure she stood out in crowds of well-wishers However, thanks to Elizabeth's clear decisions and the team's meticulous attention to detail, the collection came together smoothly and quickly. Kelly writes: 'The Queen's decisiveness and the way my team worked so well together, with such a close eye on the detail, meant that we were able to complete a record number of outfits in a relatively short space of time.' The completed garments and hats were typically presented to the Queen a day ahead of each engagement. She would try on every element to ensure the full look met her exacting standards. On the day of an event, Kelly and her team would prepare the entire outfit - laying out the chosen ensemble along with a selection of brooches, gloves, a handbag, shoes and a coordinating headscarf, in case of rain. Even the Queen's umbrellas were thoughtfully styled: always transparent for visibility, with a handle and trim colour-matched to her outfit - allowing her to stay dry while remaining clearly visible to the public. Every detail reflected her dedication to presentation and her respect for those who came to see her.
