Prince William and Catherine’s daughter receives special recognition during cherished royal tradition
Princess Charlotte has been quietly granted a rare and meaningful distinction that deepens her connection to her late grandmother, Princess Diana. The nine-year-old daughter of Prince William and Catherine is the only one of their children to share this poignant royal link.
Unlike her brothers, Prince George and Prince Louis—who were both christened at the Chapel Royal in St James’s Palace—Charlotte’s christening took place at St Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. It’s the same church where Princess Diana was christened in 1961, adding a deeply personal touch to Charlotte’s place in royal history.
While all three children wore identical replicas of the historic Honiton Lace christening gown, carefully recreated by Queen Elizabeth II’s longtime dresser Angela Kelly, Charlotte’s location of baptism sets her apart in the royal lineage.
Known for her poise and polite public appearances, Charlotte has often been compared to her mother for her sense of decorum. However, this symbolic connection to Diana further highlights her quietly growing presence within the royal family—especially as the monarchy prepares her for a future role in the Firm.
