Young royal mirrors Catherine with subtle tribute to late monarch through jewelry choice
Princess Charlotte made a memorable appearance at this year’s Trooping the Colour, not just for her radiant smile and coordinated outfit with her mother, Princess Catherine, but for a touching detail that paid quiet tribute to a beloved royal figure.
Dressed in an elegant aqua sundress that complemented Catherine’s striking teal Catherine Walker coat dress, the 10-year-old royal charmed observers during the celebratory event. However, it was a small, sentimental accessory that carried the most meaning.
Pinned delicately to Charlotte’s dress was a pearl-studded horseshoe brooch — a gift reportedly given to her by her late great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth. The young royal first wore the piece during the Queen’s state funeral in 2022, where she was seen showing emotion at just seven years old.
The brooch serves as a tribute not only to the late monarch’s enduring love of horses but also to her iconic jewelry collection, with the horseshoe symbol being closely associated with her lifelong equestrian passion — something Charlotte herself has taken up.
Royal watchers see the subtle gesture as a sign Charlotte is already embracing the unwritten traditions of royal protocol under Catherine’s careful influence. Much like her mother, who has long used accessories to honour both Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana, Charlotte appears to be learning the art of sartorial symbolism early on.
The meaningful choice didn’t go unnoticed by fans, further cementing the young royal’s growing poise and connection to her royal lineage.
