The Princess of Wales  is known for recycling her outfits - and it it seems her  daughter is following in her footsteps. 

Princess Charlotte, eight, today joined her family to the Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, where she explored a C17 plane along with her brothers and parents, Kate and Prince William. 

The little royal was dressed in a black and white striped £39 Rachel Riley dress which she last wore to the 2022 Commonwealth games. 

The dress was such a hit at the time with fans it sold out in less than 24 hours.

Meanwhile she was also wearing a £48 smart white Reiss cardigan which she has been seen in on a number of occasions. 

The last time Charlotte wore the dress was when she joined her parents for a visit to Birmingham Commonwealth Games where they watched hockey matches, swimming heats and gymnastics. 

The then seven-year-old was on her very best behaviour as she joined her parents for her first royal engagement without her brothers.

Looking so cute in the Rachel Riley dress, she also had her hair tucked into tidy plaits. 

The dress is described online as a 'classic' dress for 'every budding style icon' to own.

It features hues of dark navy and white, with an added white collar for 'elegance.' 

An online description goes on to call it 'the perfect choice for all special occasions in summer.'

The Princess also recycled a cardigan she sported on a photo for Fathers Day this year. 

Then, she was seen beaming with her father and brothers as they displayed their family bond. 

The dress is not the first time one of Charlotte's outfits has caused a fashion sensation. 

In 2018, the dress she wore to meet Prince Louis, a pretty floral blue 'periwinkle' dress and dark navy cardigan, £45, by Amaia Kids, sold out within hours of her wearing it.

During today's engagement, Princess Charlotte listened intently during the engagement and stayed close to her parents.

However, she was led astray by her little brother - who was perplexed by something he had seen on the roof of the aircraft.

Prince George was dressed in green chinos and a short-sleeved shirt for the tour while his younger brother looked adorable in a navy jumper and matching shorts. 

Princess Charlotte wore a black-and-white striped dress with a Peter Pan-style collar and a white cardigan to keep her protected from the rain.

Both Charlotte and Louis were adorable in their matching navy plimsolls as they braved the rain.  

Looking typically chic, Kate, 41, opted for a statement beige Blaze Milano blazer with a white blouse and tailored blue trousers as she explored a plane.