Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Charlotte may have appeared as twins, but their relationship went beyond mere resemblance.

As the royal family mourned the loss of Prince Philip, who lived a long and fruitful life until the age of 99, it was evident that the queen had maintained a good relationship with her grandson and his family prior to her passing on September 8, 2022.

Prince William, the Prince of Wales, faced the challenging task of explaining Philip’s death to his three young children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.

Months before Philip’s passing, the trio had crafted an adorable card to celebrate the 73rd wedding anniversary of Philip and Queen Elizabeth II.

However, after Philip’s departure in April 2021, William had to delicately inform his children about their great-grandfather’s absence.

According to a source from Us Weekly, William shared with George, Charlotte, and Louis that Prince Philip had gone to heaven and become an angel.

The source added, “‘I think this has probably come sooner than William would have hoped that it would.'”

In February 2021, news broke that William and his wife, Kate, were considering adding a fourth child to their family.

While the queen was overjoyed by the prospect, she also wanted the couple to carefully consider their decision.

An insider revealed to Us Weekly, “‘She adores her great-grandchildren.

She’s slightly concerned that William and Kate are biting off more than they can chew.'”

Despite the queen’s concerns, the Waleses did not have another child before her passing, allowing Charlotte the time and space to develop a closer relationship with her great-grandmother.

Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, the second child of Prince William and Princess Catherine, was born on May 2, 2015.

She was named after both her late grandmother, Princess Diana, and her great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

The queen wasted no time in meeting her fifth great-grandchild, visiting Charlotte just three days after her birth, as reported by the NZ Herald.

The prince and princess of Wales made sure their children had a strong bond with their great-grandparents, resulting in a close relationship between the queen and all three youngsters.

In 2018, Queen Elizabeth II met a 10-year-old girl who had won a school religious project.

During their conversation, the queen asked if the girl looked after her younger sister, to which the girl’s mother responded, “‘It’s the other way around.'”

This exchange reminded the queen of the dynamic between Charlotte and George, prompting her to say, “‘It’s like that with Charlotte and George.'”

Over the years, many have noticed the striking resemblance between Charlotte and the queen.

When Charlotte turned six, her parents shared a photo of her with the press, leading Russell Myers of The Daily Mirror to compare it to a picture of the queen at a similar age.

Myers expressed, “‘Somebody sent me a picture of the queen at seven, and it’s just striking.'”

The similarities were once again evident when the royal couple released a Christmas photo of Charlotte in December 2020.

It seems that the great-grandapple doesn’t fall too far from the royal tree.

Princess Charlotte has also showcased her close connection with Queen Elizabeth II through a special memento.

As reported by People, the queen gifted Charlotte a diamond horseshoe brooch, a royal family heirloom.

Charlotte wore this sentimental piece of jewelry during her late great-grandmother’s funeral service.

The horseshoe shape of the brooch holds additional meaning, as it pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II’s passion for horse riding.

During the funeral service, Charlotte demonstrated her respect for Queen Elizabeth II.

Today highlighted that Charlotte and her older brother, Prince George, were the only great-grandchildren present at the service, possibly due to their direct line of royal succession.

As their great-grandmother’s coffin passed by, Charlotte reportedly reminded George about the protocol, telling him, “‘You need to bow.'”

The pair then bowed their heads together in a show of reverence.

A video shared by Sky News Australia captured a touching moment as Kate comforted an emotional Charlotte following the funeral.

In her loving words, Charlotte referred to Queen Elizabeth II as “Gan-Gan,” showcasing the deep bond between the young princess and her great-grandmother.

The relationship between Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Charlotte goes beyond their striking resemblance.