Princess Charlotte's 'age-appropriate' tween kit revealed - from hair bows to Jellycats


The only daughter of the Prince and Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte, celebrated her eleventh birthday on 2 May


Princess Charlotte of Wales watches the track cycling during the 2026 Commonwealth Games© WireImage

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Laura Sutcliffe
Laura SutcliffeFashion and Beauty News Editor
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It was a true delight for royal fans to see Princess Charlotte on Saturday. The young royal headed to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Charlotte arrived at The Hydro alongside her parents and brothers on 1 August, where the royals met with athletes from England and Scotland. Her hair appeared longer than ever, and she looked lovely in her polka-dot dress from the high-end brand Guess, which she teamed with sweet ballet pumps by Pretty Ballerinas.

Prince Louis of Wales and Princess Charlotte of Wales visit Team Wales during the 2026 Commonwealth Games at the Yotel Hotel on August 01, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland.© WireImage
Princess Charlotte, 11, looked lovely in her Guess dress and Pretty Ballerinas shoes

Princess Charlotte, the tweenager

Charlotte enjoyed herself at the Games© Alamy Stock Photo

Now she's 11, Princess Charlotte is officially a tweenager

After turning 11 in May, Charlotte is now officially a 'tweenager,' a term coined for a child that is "be-tween" childhood and the teenage years. 

The Prince and Princess of Wales have always favoured tradition when it comes to their children; you won't see Charlotte embracing items from popular culture publicly - like K-Pop Demon Hunters or Labubus. 

Clothing-wise, Charlotte wears age-appropriate items and no makeup, apart from a little nail polish.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Princess Charlotte and Prince George attend Track Cycling at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome during the 2026 Commonwealth Games, on August 01, 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey/SNS Group via Getty Images)© SNS Group via Getty Images

Charlotte always looks 'age-appropriate'

"At a time when many children aspire to look older than their years, it's refreshing and lovely to see an eleven-year-old girl looking her age!" Charlotte Kewley, baby and children's fashion stylist, tells HELLO!. "Not overly mature, not too casual. And never dressed in anything synthetic," she explained. "Her style carries an idyllic quality that's comforting in its tradition."

Princess Charlotte's 'tweenage' kit

Charlotte loves little accessories and trinkets, which you can often subtly spot during public appearances.

A closer look at Princess Charlotte's hair and bow© Samir Hussein/WireImage

Charlotte often wears a hair bow for public appearances

Hair bows

Charlotte has been a long-time fan of the humble hair bow, gathering quite the collection of the charming accessory over the years. Her most recent addition came from high-end brand Jane Taylor. Charlotte wore the sleek white style at Trooping the Colour 2026, as she looked beautifully turned out in her dreamy Alessandra Rich bespoke outfit. Charlotte's new bow is set on a secure crocodile clip and has a price tag of £225.

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The royal children love Jellycats

Jellycats

The world loves Jellycats! The plushies, which come in an array of designs, from a boiled egg to a takeaway coffee cup, are a craze loved by both kids and adults. We know Princess Charlotte is a fan too; her dad, Prince William, spoke about the world-famous brand in 2025, revealing his children's love for the soft toys as he and the Princess of Wales attended a Buckingham Palace garden party. 

Kate was handed two yellow toys in the shape of a lemon pie and a pickled onion, to which William quipped: "These are like gold dust. My children go crazy for these things. This is a children's currency."

Charlotte wore a new bracelet for the match© WireImage

Charlotte was seen with a new charm bracelet last month

Charm bracelets

Charlotte headed to Wimbledon last month, taking her seat in the Royal Box alongside her proud parents and her big brother, Prince George. 

The young royal has always been a fan of jewellery over the years, and appeared to sport a brand new bracelet for this special occasion, donning the Ted Baker 'Isabella Icon Charm Adjustable Bracelet' in gold. 

Charlotte wore this pretty bracelet from Ted Baker

Charlotte's Ted Baker bracelet came from John Lewis

Readily available at John Lewis with a price tag of £48, the website says of the style: "Crafted with a gold-tone chain and featuring a mix of signature Ted Baker charms, sparkling European crystals, and elegant faux pearls, this bracelet adds a stylish and versatile touch to any outfit. The adjustable clasp ensures a comfortable fit, and it comes packaged in a Ted Baker-branded gift box."

Princess Charlotte broke royal protocol with her pink nails © Getty Images

Charlotte defied royal nail polish rules in 2025

Pink nail polish

In 2025, Charlotte arrived on Centre Court at Wimbledon to see Jannik Sinner defeat Carlos Alcaraz. Eagle-eyed royal fans noticed she was wearing pink nail polish. The royal was seen sporting a candy-pink manicure for the very first time, despite widely reported royal rules around nail polish - it's believed that it is seen as more appropriate for royal ladies to wear a nude, clear, or soft pink nail polish, if any at all, on royal outings.

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