Matching Style Moments for Kate and Charlotte

Another highlight of the day came from the coordinated fashion of the Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte. Kate chose a stunning turquoise Catherine Walker dress, accessorized with a matching hat by Juliette Botterill that featured delicate blue floral accents.

Charlotte mirrored her mother’s look in a sweet aqua blue dress with puffed sleeves, creating a lovely mother-daughter fashion moment.

Royal fans were quick to comment online. One person wrote on X, “Oh wow so beautiful!!! I love that our Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte are matching.”

Another added, “Love how Princess Catherine has matched her Trooping the Colour outfit to Princess Charlotte’s dress.”

Why King Charles’ Birthday Parade Is Held in June

Although King Charles was born on November 14, the official birthday parade traditionally takes place in June. This royal custom, now more than 260 years old, is primarily due to Britain’s more favorable summer weather.

Each year, Trooping the Colour brings together more than 1,400 soldiers, 400 musicians, and 200 horses in a ceremonial display of pageantry.

For the 2025 event, King Charles made a meaningful last-minute change to the ceremony in remembrance of those who perished in this week’s tragic Air India plane crash.

A minute of silence was observed at Horse Guards Parade. In a visible tribute, both the King and the Prince of Wales wore black armbands with their military uniforms. Members of the Royal Mews and mounted officers also wore armbands as a sign of mourning.