8 Times Princess Charlotte Looked Just Like Princess Diana

While the royal family has made the headlines recently for everything from Meghan Markle's new Instagram account to the Duchess of Wales' and King Charles' respective private journeys with cancer, the Internet has already taken to a new subject—Princess Diana. Although the beloved princess seems to capture online attention for every aspect of her life, from her iconic dresses to her blue eyeshadow to her ultra-chic haircut, this time, the Internet has found itself drawing comparisons between Princess Diana and Princess Charlotte—Duchess Kate Middleton and Prince William's young daughter. 

Fans have noticed that the granddaughter and grandmother bear a significant resemblance, citing their shared honey-blonde hair, penchant for floral dresses, and free-spirited nature. Although the royal children are often shielded from the public eye, on the rare occasion that Princess Charlotte is seen, royal fans and casual enthusiasts alike can't help themselves from commenting on the similarities between the two. Photos of Princess Diana as a child have also started circulating around the internet, fueling the twinning observations even further. Fans have noted a young Princess Di's shy smile and her sweet, youthful appearance, linking her then-appearance to recent photos of her granddaughter. 

Princess Diana is often the subject of conversation among royal fans, who have recently noticed that Kate Middleton and the late princess have worn alike outfits, with over 50 instances of the two sharing similar styles. While some of these instances are accidental—thanks to the royal family's strict dress code and acceptable range of styles—many were planned by the Duchess as a touching tribute to her late mother-in-law. From summery polka dot sundresses to color-coordinated hat and skirt combos, the pair have twinned more times than we can count. Now, Princess Charlotte has been roped into the comparisons, a phenomenon which has left the Internet starstruck, both by the Duchess' touching tributary gestures and by the sheer genetic resemblance that has manifested in the young princess.

Accompany L'OFFICIEL in joining in on the fun, examining some of the best twinning moments between Princess Charlotte and her late grandmother, Princess Diana.