Prince William and his family made a public appearance at Wimbledon, but it was a subtle detail involving Princess Charlotte that stirred up conversation among royal watchers.

The 10-year-old royal sat between her mother, Princess Kate, and older brother Prince George on Centre Court to watch reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz play against Jannik Sinner.

Charlotte appeared lively and engaged during the match, reacting enthusiastically to the gameplay—particularly in support of Alcaraz. Her love for tennis is believed to come from her mother, who has long been a regular at the prestigious All England Lawn Tennis Club.

The Nail Polish That Sparked a Buzz

During the match, Charlotte lifted her hands to her face in a moment of excitement—when a photographer captured an image that quickly became a talking point online. The young princess, dressed in a crisp white summer dress with Mary Jane flats, was also spotted wearing bright pink nail polish.

While some royal observers considered the polish a break from long-standing traditions, others disagreed. The UK’s Mirror noted, “Princess Charlotte’s bright nails could be seen as her breaking from tradition, given previous speculation, though that doesn’t appear to be the case.”

A Family History of Pink

Despite claims that royals are meant to stick to pale, neutral tones, pink has a long-standing place in royal fashion. Queen Elizabeth famously wore Essie’s “Ballet Slippers” polish—a soft pink shade—for decades. Princess Diana also embraced pink in her wardrobe, and just days before the match, Princess Kate was seen wearing a pale pink Christian Dior outfit on July 9.