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Princess Charlotte makes surprise appearance - in £39 nautical dress

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Laura Sutcliffe
Fashion and Beauty News Editor
Updated: August 3, 2022
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On Tuesday, the Cambridges headed to day six of the Commonwealth Games, held in Birmingham. We were delighted to see Princess Charlotte accompanying her mother Kate Middleton, and her father, Prince William.

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The trio were seen in the stands at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre where they watched the swimming heats. Kate, 40, looked as beautiful as ever wearing a stunning white suit and toe cap shoes, and Charlotte, seven, wore a dazzling nautical dress by one of her most-worn designers, Rachel Riley. The versatile dress is made in a soft jersey material with a classic navy and ivory breton stripe. It comes with a signature peter pan collar with a lace trimmed edge.

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The 'Navy Breton Striped Jersey Dress' costs £39 and currently, all sizes are available, but we highly suggest you get in there quick, as Charlotte is known to sell out dresses at the speed of light!

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Last year, when Prince George's little sister turned six, in her heartwarming birthday snap, Charlotte wore a super pretty frock from Rachel Riley once again, that was printed with florals, had puff sleeves and a kitsch button front. It costs £59 and has proved to be the fastest selling item in the brand's 25-year history.

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Charlotte looked lovely in her Rachel Riley dress

HELLO! spoke to the fashion designer, who had no idea that Charlotte was going to be wearing her dress.

Charlotte's Dress:

striped dress

Rachel Riley Striped stretch-cotton dress, £39, Rachel Riley

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"It was such a treat to see! It was a delightful surprise, I wasn’t expecting it at all and was gardening at the time!

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Striped Organic Cotton Dress with Long Sleeves, £6.00, La Redoute

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"I became aware of the picture when my friends and family started sending me messages asking if the dress was one of ours!"

gant striped dress

Girls Striped Jersey Dress, £35, Gant

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There was a huge interest in the frock after the pictures were released; so much so, the brand completely sold out within 12 hours, and jaw-droppingly sold six months’ worth of the dress in just three days. 

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