Princess Charlotte at the Together At Christmas concert at Westminster Abbey on Dec. 8.Photo:Chris Jackson / POOL / AFP via Getty
Chris Jackson / POOL / AFP via Getty
Princess Charlotteis growing up — and maybe growing out her hair!
On Friday evening, the 8-year-old princess debuted a hair change at momKate Middleton’s third annualTogether At Christmascarol service. The concert was held at Westminster Abbey with a spotlight on the Princess of Wales’ Shaping campaign from her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, andmany membersof the royal family stepped out to support.
Princess Charlotte arrived with her dad,Prince William, and brothers,Prince George, 10, andPrince Louis, 5 (who got to attend the event for thefirst time). After hopping out of their car and greeting the Very Reverend Dr. David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Abbey, the Wales siblings slipped envelopes into a special red mailbox that was collecting homemade Christmas cards for children who might be struggling this year. Rebecca English of theDaily Mailsaid onXthat George, Charlotte and Louis each wrote cards.
Charlotte’s hair looked longer than ever as she mailed her letter. The Prince and Princess of Wales’ only daughter wore her hair half-up and tied back with a ribbon, which has long been one of hersignature styles.
Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Prince George mail letters outside Westminster Abbey before the Together At Christmas concert on Dec. 8.Chris Jackson/Getty
Chris Jackson/Getty
The little princess might be taking after mom Kate if she’s growing out her hair, as the Princess of Wales has mostly worn her hair below her shoulders for the last decade.
Princess Charlotte watches Wimbledon on July 16.Karwai Tang/WireImage
Karwai Tang/WireImage
“If they did take inspiration from those ornaments, it was a nice way to give Kate something that stood out visually while still reinforcing her current role as a supporter of the King and Queen,” Lauren Kiehna, writer atThe Court Jewellerblog, told PEOPLE.
Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte on King Charles' May 6 coronation day.Getty (2)
Charlotte and Louis sweetlyheld handswhen they entered Westminster Abbey for the coronation of their grandfather andQueen Camillaseven months ago, and the Together at Christmas concert wouldn’t have been complete without another adorablesibling moment.
As the concert came to a close, George, Charlotte and Louis held lit candles like fellow members of the congregation. Outside, Prince Louis leaned over to blow out Princess Charlotte’s flame. Cameras caught Princess Kate walking behind her kids when it happened, and her eyes were all over the moment!
Prince William, Prince George, Princess Kate, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis at the Together At Christmas concert on Dec. 8.Chris Jackson/Getty
As seen in a video the Prince and Princess of Wale’s team posted to their shared Kensington Royal account onXof the Together at Christmas concert, Kate sweetly leaned to light Louis’ candle with her own.
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Kate released afestive messageabout the upcoming special on Thursday night, inviting viewers to tune in on Christmas Eve.
source: people.com
