Princess Charlotte charms with pink nails and mom-inspired style

All eyes were on the royal family during their Wimbledon outing on 13 July—but it was Princess Charlotte’s pink manicure that quietly stole the show.

The 10-year-old princess came with her parents, Prince and Princess of Wales William and Katherine, and elder brother Prince George, to Centre Court for the gentlemen's singles final, which featured tennis players Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. 

The family looked good together in matching blue outfits—an unofficial color theme for the day—with Princess Charlotte sticking out in a spotless white frock with navy piping, classic Mary Jane flats, and a blue ribbon tucked into her braided half-up hairstyle.

While Charlotte clapped and responded to the on-court action, observant fans noticed a whimsical addition to her look: a bright, bubblegum pink manicure. It appears to be the young royal's first appearance wearing nail polish—a small but beautiful debut.

Her mother's signature manicure style appears to be reflected in the color she chose. As a royal, Princess Kate frequently wears muted colors, primarily gentle pinks and neutral tones. 

The look is both current and in keeping with royal history, as exemplified by the late Queen Elizabeth, who was a longstanding devotee of Essie's "Ballet Slippers"—a opaque pink varnish she reportedly wore exclusively since 1989, according to People.

Though there is no formal royal etiquette mandating nail color, Queen Elizabeth reputedly found vivid colors disturbing and preferred subdued tones for public responsibilities. While brighter colors are not prohibited, royals prefer more traditional options for formal occasions.

Nonetheless, there have been a few exceptions to the rules. 

Kate Middleton stunned fans in 2023 by wearing a bright red polish to the royal family's Easter service, breaking away from her customary subdued manicures.