8 Times Grace Kelly's Granddaughter, Princess Alexandra, Looked Like Her Twin

During her time as Princess of Monaco, the American actor Grace Kelly redefined glamour for an entire generation — and her granddaughter, Princess Alexandra of Hanover, seems to know it. As the daughter of Grace Kelly's eldest daughter, Princess Caroline, Alexandra comes from a long line of fashionable women. In a 2020 interview with Telva magazine — which was also translated into English by Hola! — Alexandra revealed that her mother was her main fashion inspo at the time. "I take a lot of things from my mother's closet," she said with a laugh. "I don't know if she's as happy as I am with that."

But while the Princess of Hanover has certainly taken a good number of style tips from her mom, she seems to have emulated her late grandmother more than anyone else. Indeed, following the pandemic, Alexandra began to lean more and more into Grace's style choices — and the results have been extraordinary. From the cinched waist outfit that Alexandra rocked to Paris Fashion Week in 2021 to the stunning engagement ring she revealed in 2026, the Princess of Hanover's style choices have increasingly echoed her glamorous grandmother. These days, it's fair to say that Alexandra's outfits have honored Grace so faithfully that the young princess has straight-up taken on the role of her grandmother's fashion twin.

The world has not forgotten the adorable casual wear that princess-to-be Grace Kelly wore in the days leading up to her 1956 royal wedding — and neither, apparently, has her granddaughter, Princess Alexandra of Hanover. In 2021, Alexandra appeared at Paris Fashion Week wearing an ensemble that recalled all the best parts of Grace's extraordinary outfit. Back in the day, Grace had posed for photographs in a pair of high-waisted trousers and a button-up collared shirt. She pulled the outfit together with a thick, buckled belt, which emphasized her waistline. While the Hollywood star could never have guessed what her wedding would really be like, she was ready to dress her very best as the grand event approached.  

Fascinatingly, Alexandra's more modern outfit contained many of the same elements of her grandmother's ensemble from nearly 70 years before. Like Grace, Alexandra sported high-waisted trousers and a button-up collared shirt. She, too, opted for a thick belt to help tie the elements together — although Alexandra's belt was objectively more ornate, with a set of large stones at the center rather than a traditional metal buckle. That said, the similarities between the outfits emphasized the physical resemblance between the two. Indeed, the two princesses clearly shared slender builds, narrow shoulders, and confidence in front of the cameras — parallels that their similar outfit choice only highlighted.

Princess Alexandra of Hanover's belted ensemble was not the only one of her outfits that paid homage to Princess Grace Kelly during 2021 Paris Fashion Week. The fashion icon's granddaughter also gave Grace a special nod in a pink blazer. Throughout her tenure as a Princess of Monaco, Grace was known to wear — and even re-wear — a gorgeous pink suede blazer to parties and gatherings. On one 1982 outing in New York City, Grace paired this piece with a beige ruffled blouse to create a fun, festive look. Here, the colors not only complemented her complexion but also provided an important nod to the final years of her life — when she was known for supporting rose gardens.

Almost exactly 40 years after Grace's NYC outing, her granddaughter, Alexandra, wore a similar outfit. Stepping out at Fashion Week, Alexandra stunned in a pretty pink blazer. Like her grandmother before her, she paired the piece with neutral tones, sporting a white blouse and beige checkered skirt to accentuate her blazer's eye-grabbing tone. This outfit, once again, highlighted the physical resemblance that she shared with her grandmother, particularly in terms of complexion. Alexandra's blazer complemented her light skin tone just like her grandmother's blazer had for her two generations earlier. The gold hoops that both women chose to accessorize their ensembles only accentuated the similarity more.

Princess Grace Kelly and her granddaughter, Princess Alexandra of Hanover, don't share many physical features — like the color of their hair or the shape of their faces. However, Alexandra has embodied much of her grandmother's poise and confidence, in addition to her keen eye for fashion. This became evident in 2023 when Alexandra stepped out at Paris Fashion Week wearing a brown peacoat and a white button-up shirt. While this choice of clothes may have been attractive in its own right, what really stood out was Alexandra's stunning similarity to Grace — particularly in terms of posture.

Back in 1965, Grace had also been photographed wearing a peacoat. Unlike her granddaughter, she had been entering a car in the U.K. when the photo was taken. That said, there was a certain something in her composure that came to life about 60 years later in the young Princess of Hanover. With funny little smiles playing on their lips, both Grace and Alexandra seemed utterly unfazed by the cameras. Their raised eyebrows registered a hint of amusement without communicating any sort of mockery. While Grace and Alexandra both exuded confidence by standing up straight, they also seemed totally relaxed. 

Perhaps even more strikingly, Grace and Alexandra each held a little black handbag. They both clutched their sunglasses in their hands rather casually — proving that family ties go deeper than the eye can see.

Princess Alexandra of Hanover seems to understand better than most that the principality of Monaco's yearly Rose Ball is meant to honor the life of her late grandmother, Princess Grace Kelly. The grand event raises money for the Princess Grace Foundation, which provides funds to young artists on the cusp of their careers. At the 2023 iteration of the Rose Ball, Alexandra demonstrated her awareness of the stakes by paying homage to one of Grace's most stunning Hollywood outfits. Donning a black dress with a unique cross-neck pattern, Alexandra instantly reminded fans of the similar dress that Grace had worn in the 1954 Alfred Hitchcock film, "Rear Window." Like Alexandra's dress, Grace's boasted a cross-neck element that truly stood out. Its neckline also curved as it retreated toward the arms.

Unlike Alexandra's dress, though, Grace's original included several elements of the time. In keeping with contemporary fashion, the piece included sheer sleeves. It also boasted a belted waist — which Alexandra ultimately forwent in favor of a longer, more flowing look. Despite these differences, the undeniable similarities in the two dresses' designs framed Alexandra's look as a more modern interpretation of Grace's "Rear Window" fashion moment. The homage was particularly meaningful because it recalled one of the best artistic moments of her grandmother's life — and not the untold truth of Grace Kelly and her struggles with royal life. 

Both Princess Grace Kelly and Princess Alexandra of Hanover have demonstrated an eye for the classics. Back in the day, Grace was known for her timeless sense of fashion. In 1950 — six years before making her royal debut — Grace posed for a photograph wearing a boatneck shirt with blue and white mariners' stripes. By the time Grace wore this piece, mariners' stripes were already a summer staple. In fact, the style first began to circulate in the 19th century when it was integrated into the French naval uniform. Since then, it has become a key element for European vacation vibes all summer. Grace's granddaughter, Alexandra, has clearly picked up on this.

In 2023, Alexandra attended the Christian Dior show at Paris Fashion Week. Her outfit of choice? A navy and cream sweater that rocked a modern version of classical mariners' stripes — bien sûr! Just like her grandmother before her, Alexandra opted for a piece with a stunning boatneck. Unlike Grace, however, she accessorized the traditional style with a set of beautiful choker necklaces. Once again, Alexandra's style choices demonstrated her deference to Grace — all while adding a bit of a modern twist. The result only made the similarities between Grace and Alexandra stand out all the more, with both women looking poised in that classic pattern. 

Princess Grace Kelly and Princess Alexandra of Hanover have both experienced the ups and downs of royal life. Grace, especially, struggled with the disturbing reality of being a royal wife, while Alexandra has watched the press intrude on her family's privacy time and time again. That said, both women have been required to present elements of a fairy-tale fantasy to the public — and they both managed to achieve this via their clothes.

Back in 1966, Grace enjoyed one of her biggest princess moments ever at the Centennial Ball of Monte Carlo. Dressed in an outrageous pink ballgown with a wide skirt and puffed sleeves, Grace looked like a 20th-century Cinderella. Of course, the anachronisms of her outfit were intentional because the ball was meant to honor the Belle Époque period of the 19th century. That said, it's fair to say that Grace's glamorous dress made her stand out among all the gown-clad socialites at the ball.

In 2025 — nearly 80 years after Grace stunned at the Centennial Ball — her granddaughter, Alexandra, wore an equally gorgeous gown to the principality's annual Rose Ball. Designed by Giambattista Valli, the piece echoed the same bright pink shade and dramatic flare that had once defined Grace's gown. With an enormous skirt and plunging neckline, the gown embodied all the glory of princesses past. Dressed in this beautiful piece, Alexandra was Grace's spitting image.

Princess Grace Kelly and Princess Alexandra of Hanover may have shared a princess title in common, but their lives were strikingly different. While Grace was a princess by marriage, Alexandra is a princess by birth. While Grace was a Hollywood actor, Alexandra is not likely to ever grace the silver screen. Despite these differences, Alexandra paid a beautiful tribute to her late grandmother's Hollywood ties at the 2026 Rose Ball. Wearing a bespoke Prada gown, Alexandra looked like the spitting image of Grace at the 1955 Academy Awards. The beautiful pale blue piece mirrored the neckline of the dress Grace wore to the Oscars. Alexandra's matching robe also seemed to echo the one worn by her grandmother decades before.

Even back in 1955, Grace's dress had all the elements of an iconic fashion moment in the making. Designed by Edith Head, the green gown was practically dripping with Hollywood glamor. The matching robe made Grace look like a Hollywood dream. Her outfit became even more unforgettable when she won that year's Academy Award for best actress — thanks to her fantastic role in the film "The Country Girl." The fact that her granddaughter would integrate elements of that special night shows that Grace's legacy — both as a princess of Monaco and queen of Hollywood — will not soon be forgotten. If anything, Grace's iconic sense of style lives on in Alexandra.

On September 11, 2026, Princess Grace Kelly's granddaughter, Princess Alexandra of Hanover, announced her marital engagement to former basketball star Ben-Sylvester Strautmann. In a series of adorable photos shared on her Instagram, the princess showed off a gorgeous engagement ring and palpable levels of excitement. One shot in particular featured Alexandra holding her bling-clad hand out to the side. Royal watchers could not help but recall a similar photograph — of Alexandra's grandmother, Grace — admiring her own engagement ring in a parallel pose two generations before. 

Beyond the similarities between the two princesses' poses, there lies another parallel — one that involves the rings themselves. Although Grace's first engagement ring was an eternity band, her groom, Prince Rainier, bought her a massive diamond ring. Worth an estimated $38.8 million today, according to InStyle, the jewelry included a 10.48-carat diamond, which had been set between two smaller diamonds. While Alexandra's ring is nowhere near as ostentatious — or valuable — it boasts a very similar three-diamond design that set one large diamond between two smaller ones. In that sense, Alexandra's ring includes an homage to her grandmother's sense of style.

Fascinatingly, though, Alexandra's ring includes elements of her own personality. Unlike Grace's more traditional white diamond, Alexandra received a 4.8-carat Fancy Yellow diamond, which stands out for its color. Ultimately, like their grandmother, Grace Kelly's grandchildren live lavish lives.