Princess Charlotte's 'graceful' handshake with King at Wimbledon shows bond

Princess Charlotte delighted royal enthusiasts on Sunday when she made an appearance at Wimbledon, accompanied by her parents Prince William and Princess Kate, as well as her older brother Prince George.

The young princess, who celebrated her 10th birthday in May, was all smiles as she watched the men's Wimbledon final from the Royal Box, when Carlos Alcaraz was defeated by world number 1 Jannik Sinner.

In addition to sharing some adorable moments with her mother, Charlotte also spent quality time with her 11-year-old brother. However, it was the presence of a very senior royal in the same row that really got fans buzzing.

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King Felipe VI of Spain was spotted shaking hands with Charlotte, a moment that thrilled royal watchers, particularly given his warm rapport with the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children.

The handshake between Felipe and Charlotte also reminded fans of a moment in 2023, when they seemed equally as delighted to see each other as they did this year, reports the Express.

One fan took to X to comment on this unexpected royal friendship, writing, "The gentle and meaningful handshake between King Felipe and Princess Charlotte at Wimbledon is a graceful meeting of two generations... The respect and warmth in their eyes tell a true royal story."

Another chimed in, "They do get on very well."

A third added, "King Felipe is always very warm and friendly towards Charlotte."

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A fourth admirer commented, "I bet he sees the late Queen in her, just beautiful!"

Charlotte was evidently excited about the Wimbledon action, observed intently focusing on the match and using a fan to keep cool.

It's widely thought that she's an avid tennis enthusiast and even partakes in the sport, as do her two brothers.

While at Wimbledon, Charlotte was seen wearing pink nail polish - with the bright hue visible. Given past speculation, Charlotte's vibrant nails might seem like a break from tradition, but that doesn't seem to be the case.

Over the years, there has been speculation that members of the royal family are encouraged to wear neutral colors and pale shades.

Experts have weighed in on the matter previously. Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams once explained to Mail Online, "[They] are encouraged to use neutral, understated colours for their nails."

Charlotte's color selection might be viewed as a tribute to her late grandmother, Diana, who was famous for wearing pink ensembles. According to sources like British Vogue, pink was her "favorite" color.