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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Amy Mackelden

Expert Shares the Simple Way Princess Kate Is Ensuring Daughter Princess Charlotte Doesn't "Grow Up Too Quickly"

Princess Charlotte fans her mom Kate Middleton at Wimbledon as they watch the tennis tournament during a heat wave.

Princess Charlotte turned 10 years old in May 2025, and the little royal is already carving out her own style aesthetic. From the polka-dot dress she can't stop wearing to her decision to ditch her "sweet" wardrobe in favor of a cool "tween vibe," Princess Charlotte is set to—one day—become a style icon, just like her mother. But for now, Princess Kate is reportedly ensuring that her daughter doesn't "grow up too soon" in several small, simple ways.

Hello! magazine's fashion and beauty news editor, Laura Sutcliffe, recently discussed how Kate Middleton chooses hairstyles and clothing which are age-appropriate for Princess Charlotte. Sutcliffe explained, "Charlotte has always been a big fan of plaits and has worn plaited hair throughout most of her public appearances as a royal."

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