The Duchess of Cambridge is the epitome of style and sophistication – something her late mother-in-law Princess Diana is remembered for.
At her first state banquet with the Chinese President at Buckingham Palace, Catherine dazzled wearing the Queen Mother’s gorgeous Papyrus/Lotus Flower tiara.
Royal watchers were waiting with bated breath to see what crown she’d pick, with many hoping she would choose Diana’s stunning Spencer tiara.
Catherine might not have gone with one of Diana’s jewels but she certainly channelled her charm!
It’s no surprise that many have drawn comparisons to the Princess of Wales and her daughter-in-law, both not only beautiful but compassionate leading women of William’s life.
Take a look at the many times the Duchess has paid a style tribute to Princess Diana.
While cheering on the stars of Wimbledon, Kate wore a gorgeous polka dot dress that gave us a serious case of deja vu. Upon digging through the archives, the reason was clear – because it was a strikingly similar to the dress Princess Diana wore around the same time of year to the Royal Ascot Races in 1988. But that’s not the only time the two have twinned in polka dots…
When Kate proudly showed off a newly arrived Prince George to the world, she wore a blue polka dot dress much like her late Mother-In-Law did with a baby Prince William.
Having only worn a crown twice, most famously at her wedding – many hoped that Catherine would wear Diana’s stunning Spencer tiara from her 1981 married to Prince Charles.
The 33-year-old’s dazzling tiara was the talk of the night. The royal family’s gorgeous Papyrus/Lotus Flower tiara was a personal favourite of Princess Margaret and owned by the Queen’s Mother.
Both women always illuminate in all their fashion choices. Watch Duchess Catherine call Princess Diana “an inspiration” to women in the next slide. Gallery continues…
While she didn’t wear something from Diana’s collection, Catherine regularly pays style tribute to her late mother-in-law. In 2012, Catherine channeled Diana’s 1986 Emanuels’ gown.
Prince William’s leading ladies both dazzle with one-shouldered frocks.
Princess Diana single-handedly curated the white power suit of the nineties – famously wearing this two piece in 1997. Catherine famously revived the style during her 2012 tour of Singapore.
Both ladies are pretty in pink and what’s a suit without a matching hat?
Talk about being bold! Catherine and Diana are effortless in their fitted hot pink coats. The black buttons are a delightful contrast.
One of Duchess Catherine’s most poetic tributes to Princess Diana. When she was still known as Prince William’s girlfriend, Kate Middleton took a style note out of Diana’s book, replicating her 1993 Christmas outfit.
Slope style! Catherine and Diana work their fashions for the snowy climate.
Ladies in red! The royal women know how to handle their tarmac fashion choices – not that Prince George seems even vaguely impressed by mum’s sartorial choice.
A touch of bling, whether it is a tiara or a bejeweled belt, goes a long way!
Double-breasted navy coats are the perfect classy outfit for those chilly days.
Diana and the Duchess have polo chic down pat. Diana is the original hipster with her acid wash jeans, jumper and blazer combo, completed with a cap, while Catherine oozes cool in her wellies, fitted jeans and khaki coat.
Tartan gets the royal treatment with the addition of a cute felt hat.
Connecting the dots to good style is easy for these royals.
Catherine and Diana sizzle in silver.
Strike a pose: Diana and Catherine bring Hollywood glamour in these radiant chiffon frocks.
The women of William’s life are both elegant as they pay their respects.
Ahoy! Serving us a dose of nautical meets military chic.
