Queen Victoria’s 63-year reign on the British throne left an enduring legacy of traditions that the royal family continues to uphold. Among them is a peculiar affinity for nautical-inspired dress.
In 1846, Victoria commissioned a miniature sailor’s uniform for her eldest son, Prince Albert Edward, sparking a Victorian craze for nautical children’s fashion. The trend continued through the Edwardian era and beyond, with royals like King Edward VIII, King George VI, and Prince Philip sporting the look.
Princess Diana carried on the tradition in the 1980s, often dressing her sons, Princes William and Harry, in sailor suits. Prince Louis even appeared in a similar outfit at Trooping the Colour in 2022, echoing his father’s 1985 attire.
Today, Princess Charlotte blends her grandmother’s and great-grandmother’s styles, showcasing the enduring legacy of Queen Victoria’s nautical fashion.
