Princess Charlotte has been known to rock playful, unexpected nail colors, and her latest manicure follows suit. In a new portrait shared on the Prince and Princess of Wales’ Instagram account to celebrate her 11th birthday on May 2, the young royal wears a soft, light blue shade—one of the hottest spring nail trends this year.
Nail experts have spotlighted shades of light blue, such as baby blue and sky blue, as some of the best spring nail polish colors, thanks to their soft finish and versatility. The hue can skew cooler with a chrome overlay or warmer in a robin’s egg tone, making it easy to transition from season to season.
It’s not new territory for her. Back in 2025, she stepped out with bubblegum pink jelly nails at Wimbledon. Then, just last week, she was seen with an icy blue chrome manicure in a 15th-anniversary portrait of Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, shared on Instagram—equally in step with the season’s biggest nail trends.
These blue nails (as well as her other favorite nail polishes) signal that, like her mother, Princess Charlotte is quite the beauty lover. She’s been choosing fun colors that feel flattering and easy to wear.
That said, the shade marks a departure from royal tradition. Queen Elizabeth II was well-known for opting for Essie Nail Polish in Ballet Slippers ($10), a sheer, light pink that reads almost nude and pairs with everything. Light blue, however, functions as a neutral in its own right—especially for spring—and works just as seamlessly across outfits.
Its versatility is part of the reason experts continue to call it out this season, and why you can expect to see plenty more of it in the months ahead. Get a similar look to Princess Charlotte’s with Gucci Vernis à Ongles Nail Polish in 716 Lucy Baby Blue.
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