The Prince and Princess of Wales marked their 15th wedding anniversary with a family portrait taken during their Easter break in Cornwall, revealing Princess Charlotte's surprisingly affordable outfit choice.
A Casual Seaside Celebration
The photo, captured by trusted photographer Matt Porteus and shared on Instagram, shows the family in casual ensembles on a sunny beach. While Kate Middleton wore a £298 striped cashmere sweater from Veronica Beard and £119 Bexley Cigarette Trousers from Holland Cooper, Princess Charlotte opted for £17 navy jersey shorts from Spanish children's brand Mayoral.
Charlotte, who turns 11 on May 2, paired the shorts with a pale green t-shirt and a trendy blue manicure. This isn't the first time she has worn the shorts with embroidered pom-pom edges; she was seen in similar attire in a 2022 video preparing cupcakes for the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Royal Family's Relaxed Style
Prince William wore a khaki £90 collared t-shirt from Hackett, while Prince George and Prince Louis sported sporty ensembles of navy t-shirts and shorts. The family went barefoot for the snap, a rare move for royals but one they have done before, such as on William's 42nd birthday when they jumped on a beach in Norfolk.
The portrait also featured the family's dogs: black cocker spaniel Orla, seen cuddling William, and a brown dog believed to be a new puppy. Kate confirmed earlier this year that they have a new English cocker spaniel puppy, now eight months old, who may be one of Orla's quadruplets born in May.
Anniversary Engagements and Memories
On their anniversary, William and Kate visited IntoUniversity, an education charity supported by their Royal Wedding Gift Fund. They later had lunch at The Goring, where Kate stayed before their wedding.
Fans praised the 'beautiful family' and noted how tall Prince George has grown. Last year, the couple released a romantic photo from their visit to the Isle of Mull, where they are known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay.
On the eve of their anniversary, William returned to RAF Valley in Anglesey, where he served as a search and rescue pilot before their marriage. The couple lived in a rented home there, paying £750 rent, and William described those early years as 'great fun.'
Their Love Story
William and Kate met at the University of St Andrews, where Kate studied art history and William switched from history of art to geography. Kate caught his attention at a charity fashion show in 2002, where she wore a sheer dress. They lived together as friends in their second year before romance blossomed.
After a brief split in 2007, William proposed in 2010 on Mount Kenya. They married on April 29, 2011, at Westminster Abbey, with Kate wearing an Alexander McQueen gown and the Cartier Scroll Tiara on loan from the Queen. Prince Harry served as best man, and the wedding was hailed as the wedding of the century.
