Princess Charlotte Channels Kate Middleton in Sweet £30 Dress

The Prince and Princess of Wales made an unexpected family appearance at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday, with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis drawing plenty of attention for their polished courtside style. George, 13, Charlotte, 11, and eight-year-old Louis joined their parents in Glasgow for a busy day of elite sport, watching some of the world’s top athletes in action. The young royals were smartly dressed for the occasion, with George and Louis mirroring Prince William’s relaxed summer look in button-down Ralph Lauren linen shirts with rolled sleeves. Both princes paired their designer shirts with chinos and belts, while George elevated his outfit with Tod’s Gomma suede loafers, which retail for £550. He also wore his £569.99 Garmin D2 Air X15 watch, recently seen in the birthday video released to mark his milestone 13th birthday. Charlotte opted for a breezy seasonal look in a £30 chiffon short-sleeved dress from American brand Guess, teamed with ivory Nicole flats by Pretty Ballerinas. The Princess of Wales, 44, chose a black-and-white striped jumper by La Ligne, styled with a white pleated ankle-length skirt.

Kate added a vibrant finish to the ensemble with a green double-breasted cashmere blazer by Ralph Lauren, a label clearly favoured by the family; the navy version of the jacket is priced at an eye-catching £2,950. Prince William, meanwhile, coordinated neatly with his sons in a pale blue linen shirt, navy blazer and dark trousers. Together, the Wales family’s Commonwealth Games outfits offered a polished display of understated royal dressing, while also underlining their apparent shared appreciation for Ralph Lauren.

Louis, who is seen less frequently at public engagements than his older siblings, charmed royal watchers during the penultimate day of the “Friendly Games.” Sitting animatedly in the stands between George and Charlotte, the youngest Wales child appeared to be fully engaged in the action. At the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, he was especially taken with a bucket hat bearing the words “Beicio Cymru” — Welsh Cycling — as he sat alongside the Duke and Duchess. George, who celebrated his 13th birthday last week, was photographed beside William, who chatted with both of his sons during the match, pointing toward the players and explaining moments of play as England faced New Zealand in the netball semi-finals.

Charlotte, meanwhile, was often seen leaning toward Kate, whispering to her mother as the competition unfolded. During their visit to Scotland, where William and Kate are known by their Scottish titles, the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, the family also spent time meeting Team Wales athletes and their relatives. George, Charlotte and Louis shared their favourite sports while speaking with competitors at the final stop of their packed Commonwealth Games schedule.

There was a light-hearted moment when Welsh television presenter Gethin Jones asked George whether he would like to see his parents ride a tandem together in the velodrome. The teenager immediately replied, “no,” appearing plainly embarrassed by the idea. The family of five were warmly greeted by Welsh athletes and their families when they arrived at Wales House in central Glasgow. William and Catherine guided their children over to meet identical twin gymnasts Abigail and Emily Roper, who had each won bronze medals within an hour of one another earlier in the week. Catherine asked the pair: “And what are you doing?

As Charlotte was asking, are you doing a lot of stretching and conditioning?” The twins confirmed they do a combination of both to stay strong and flexible. Kate then turned to her youngest son and said: “Louis, you’re perfecting your handstand at the moment.” “A bit,” Louis replied, arms folded, before adding: “But Charlotte says I’m not very good.” When the Roper twins asked whether Charlotte could do a handstand, she answered, “yeah.” Asked the same question, George laughed along with his mother and admitted: “I’m rubbish at anything that involves flexibility.” Charlotte went on to say the floor is her favourite part of gymnastics, prompting Kate to add: “Charlotte likes her dancing.” William, overhearing the exchange, said: “She loves gymnastics and ballet.” After learning of Charlotte’s enthusiasm for the sport, the Welsh gymnasts presented her with a Team Wales leotard signed by the athletes. The family were later invited to update the medal table after Team Wales secured two more golds, with William nominating Louis for the job. The eight-year-old placed the large No7 sticker on the board before returning shyly to his father’s side, where William praised him and gave him a reassuring rub on the back.