A picture of Lady Kitty Spencer as a child in 1992 was shared on social media revealing a shocking resemblance between her and Princess Charlotte, 6.  Lady Kitty Spencer is the oldest child of Earl Spencer and Victoria Aitken, making her Princess Diana’s niece and first cousin to Prince William and Prince Harry.

In the image shared to Instagram, Lady Kitty is sitting on a horse wearing a riding helmet.

The Instagram post read: “Lexus Melbourne Cup here we come!! Channeling my inner jockey since 1992!”

People were quick to respond online to the image and suggested her similar appearance to Princess Charlotte.

“Princess Charlotte is similar,” said Instagram user jtojudth.

Another user, chinivergie, said: “Lady Kitty, you and HRH Princess Charlotte look identical. It’s the Spencer genes!”

“Now we know what Princess Charlotte will look like when she’s an adult,” added rhardiant.

patrick3503 wrote on the post: “Wow..it’s spencer genes.

“You look like your niece Princess Charlotte – Prince William and Kate’s daughter.”

shabrinasabrin continued: “Princess Charlotte really resembles you, I can imagine how she will grow up to be as beautiful as you are.”

“OMG! Thought this was Charlotte,” chiara.bazzu exclaimed.

ania_kimie added: “Princess Charlotte of Cambridge vibes!”

Lady Kitty Spencer was raised growing up between South Africa and England after her parents divorced in 1997.

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