Royal designer provides rare insight into Princess Charlotte's 'opinions'

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Marcus Donaldson

By Marcus Donaldson


Published: 08/05/2025

- 16:29

Charlotte has impressed royal watchers with her recent appearances

Princess Charlotte has been praised for standing out within the Royal Family with “her own opinions” by a royal designer.

The young royal, the middle child of Prince William and Princess Kate, recently celebrated turning 10.


Children's clothing designer Amaia Arrieta has dressed Charlotte since she was a baby and is familiar with the character of the princess.

She celebrated Charlotte as a “caring and determined little girl".

Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Prince Louis, Princess Kate

Princess Charlotte has been praised for 'having her own opinions',

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The designer praised her as “sweet” but added the young royal “has her own opinions”.

Arrieta estimation of Charlotte was seen in full as the Royal Family celebrated VE Day as they observed a parade and flypast at Buckingham Palace.

She was present alongside her mother and father with her two brothers, 11-year-old Prince George and Prince Louis, 7.

The family was seen with King Charles, Queen Camilla and other royals at a specially constructed dais at the Queen Victoria memorial and later on Buckingham Palace’s iconic balcony.

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Charlotte impressed with her performance during VE Day proceedings

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During proceedings, Charlotte cut a mature and poised figure – remaining composed while her younger brother got up to mischief with Prince William’s uniform.

"It’s truly her personality — it’s not forced," Arrieta said of the young royal’s performance.

She continued: “She looks very confident and at ease with herself and the environment she’s in. The maturity that comes with that responsibility — she seems to nail it every time."

Charlotte’s impressive performance at the prestigious prompted royal watcher Phil Dampier to compare her to her great aunt, Princess Anne, in Hello! Magazine.

Princess Charlotte, Princess Anne

Some royal watchers have compared Charlotte to the resolute Princess Anne

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Princess Charlotte

The Royal Family shared a sweet picture of Charlotte to mark her birthday

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Dampier noted Charlotte was a “kind soul” with a strong personality and an uncanny ability to “keep her brothers (Prince George and Prince Louis) under control”.

His comparison recalls Princess Anne’s long-held role as one her brother, King Charles’, most trusted supporters.

The Prince and Princess of Wales children were absent from Thursdays VE Day Thanksgiving Service at Westminster Abbey as they were at school.

Princess Charlotte turned 10 on May 2, which The Royal Family celebrated by sharing a sweet picture of the young royal in the hills of Cumbria.

In the heartwarming post, a beaming Charlotte was seen wearing a camouflage jacket with a hiking backpack and her hair tied back - suggesting her taste for the outdoors.