Royal commentators have described Princess Charlotte as a "Princess Anne in the making," pointing to her confident public manner and the way she keeps her brothers in check.
What royal experts said
During a recent episode of The Telegraph's Royal T podcast, entertainment and royal correspondent India McTaggar said that in public Prince George "does have quite a shy presence," but reports suggest that "apparently behind the scenes he's not as shy."
The newspaper's associate editor and executive editor, Camilla Tominey, said Prince George is "a bit like his parents" - Prince William and Princess Catherine - as he "seems publicly quite introverted because Charlotte seems to be the boss. The boss." She added: "I mean, maybe, are we being unfair with that? She does seem to be in control of those brothers."
Deputy royal editor Victoria Ward said: "She does keep them in check, doesn't she?" Tominey responded: "Very much Princess Anne in the making, right?"
A Christmas comparison
In 2025, expert Ainhoa Barcelona wrote for HELLO! magazine that Charlotte "sparked similarities" with Anne on Christmas Day that year while speaking with well-wishers. As she took a selfie, a member of the public reportedly said: "That is so cool. Oh, look at her, she's a Princess Anne in the making, without a doubt."
Could Charlotte become Princess Royal?
Charlotte could be styled Princess Royal, as Anne is today, when William, the Prince of Wales, becomes King. The title is traditionally given to the eldest daughter of the sovereign, but this would only be the case if Princess Anne had passed away at that point.
It is also not automatically handed down, so William, when he is the monarch, may, for some reason, not name his eldest daughter as Princess Royal.
Mentored by Anne?
According to InStyle magazine, Charlotte is being mentored by Anne. The magazine cited a source telling Woman's Day: "They're talking all the time about everything and anything, women's football, sailing, horses, ballet, fashion, manners… Essentially, she's fool-proofing Charlotte into becoming the perfect princess and standby queen."
