Princess Lilibet's Christmas card dress resembles one previously worn by her cousin, Princess Charlotte, sparking discussions about the enduring influence of style within the British Royal Family, despite reported tensions between the two families.
When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle released their Christmas card featuring a photo of their daughter Princess Lilibet , royal watchers couldn't help but notice a striking detail - her dress closely resembled one previously worn by her cousin, Princess Charlotte . For the Easter Sunday church service in 2022, Charlotte donned a blue and white floral Rachel Riley dress with a Peter Pan collar and hand smocking.
The similarity sparked discussions about style and influence, highlighting the connection between the Sussexes and the Wales family, despite reported tensions. Although Harry and Meghan reside in Montecito, California, with their children, Lilibet's outfit appeared to reflect a British influence, nodding to Harry's heritage - an element the designer hopes will continue. 'As many of our designs have a traditional feel to them, it would be lovely to see the Sussexes embrace Harry's roots in one of our designs,' Rachel said, in an exclusive interview with MailOnline. Known for its vintage-inspired aesthetic, Rachel's brand has long been a favourite of the Wales family. Her designs, combining traditional craftsmanship with timeless charm, have graced the wardrobes of Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis on numerous occasions, contributing to its global success.'On the 22 public occasions that the Wales children have been wearing Rachel Riley outfits, this has always prompted a massive spike in sales and these items are quick to sell out,' the designer explained. When the Sussex family released their Christmas card featuring an adorable photo of Princess Lilibet, royal watchers couldn't help but notice a striking detail - her dress resembled one previously worn by her cousin, Princess Charlotte. For the Easter Sunday church service in 2022, Charlotte donned Rachel Riley's Forget-Me-Knot Smocked Dress, £119, with a Peter Pan collar and hand smocking 'Being able to purchase an item worn by a member of the Royal Family for one's own child must feel like being part of history in some small way,' she continued. The 'George effect' first catapulted the brand into the international spotlight in 2014 as the Prince's outfits caused sellouts worldwide. The US, Rachel noted, has become her fastest growing market, driven by American admiration for British style and royal fashion.'Many Americans are fans of how we dress our children here in the UK and, of course, there's a huge interest in the Royal Family across the pond,' she explained. 'We have a separate US website and showroom on the East Coast in New York and we recently launched a capsule collection for Eloise at The Plaza, which is available on our website and in-store at Saks Fifth Avenue.' When Rachel first saw nine-month-old George wearing her Sailboat Smocked Dungarees, she could not have foreseen the fame that would follow. George was accompanying his parents, on a three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand when he wore a total of four outfits from her brand. 'When Prince George was born, there was so much international interest and excitement about this new generation of royal children. The then Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were seen as accessible and relatable as a young family and so many were drawn to what their children were wearing,' Rachel recalled. 'Our brand was already well known in the UK, however those early appearances certainly made us a household name worldwide, from the US to China and India!' The 'George effect' first catapulted the brand into the international spotlight in 2014 as the Prince's outfits caused sellouts worldwide (pictured wearing the £74 Sailboat Smocked Dungarees) George was seen wearing a Smocked Set for Charlotte's christening in 2015, reminiscent of an outfit his father wore when meeting his newborn brother, Harry, for the first time more than thirty years earlier. The outfit now costs £94 Prince Louis was dressed in Rachel Riley Blue Tailored Shorts, costing £49, when he attended the Easter Matins Service in 2023 Charlotte bloomed in the brand's £79 Navy Mini Floral Dress for the Easter Sunday church service in 2023 It was some years earlier that Rachel established her label and began designing all her pieces in the UK. She infuses her passion for 50s and 60s fashion into childrenswear, aiming to create heirloom keepsakes that can be passed down the generations. 'As a mother to three wonderful children, I started designing clothes for them when I was pregnant. I have always loved making clothes and creating designs which no one else had,' she explained. Rachel takes pride in traditional craftsmanship techniques, such as hand embroidery, smocking and intarsia, incorporating the finest fabrics and yarns to ensure that her young customers look and feel their best. Perhaps it is this endearing aesthetic that attracted William and Kate to the brand. One standout moment for Rachel was Charlotte's appearance in the Forget-Me-Not dress
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