The newly-crowned Princess of Wales, or Kate Middleton, has more in common with Diana than their princess title. She often pays tribute to her late mother-in-law through her style, despite the fact they never met!
If there is one print that Kate loves, it's tartan! She is seen in an Emilia Wickstead tartan skirt at a Christmas party for military families back in 2018, which is very reminiscent of a look Diana wore. Diana also loved the print and wore a tartan skirt suit by Caroline Charles back in 1985.
While attending a Bafta reception, Kate wore this ethereal number that wowed on the red carpet. The waistband cinched her in and showcased her amazing frame. It's strikingly similar to a dress that Diana wore for an exhibition at the Victoria & Albert museums over 2 decades before.
In 2011, the Princess of Wales rocked up to the Sun Military Awards red carpet in this stunning black gown. This strapless style highlighted her best features and was just so elegant! Does this remind you of something? People continue to draw comparisons with Diana's Revenge Dress worn in 1994 shortly after her divorce.
Kate and Diana both loved polka dot! And both can be seen rocking the print over the years. To watch Wimbledon in 2022, Kate opted for this blue polka dot dress that is crazily similar to a blue polka dot dress Diana wore in the mid 80s.
For the couple's tour of Canada in 2011, Kate opted for a unique purple dress with ruched detailing around the waist. Again, Diana wore a very similar look, instead, she choose the colour in a Versace gown to go to the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago in 1996.
For a tour of Pakistan in her first years of being part of the Royal Family, Kate wore an electric blue kurta and trousers. This is quite similar to a look Diana wore while visiting the region in the 90s.
The Princess of Wales loves wearing purple, and this dress is no exception! The bold shade really pops out, all while remaining chic for her outings. Diana also loved this colour, and wore it herself as a jacket after returning from her Canada tour in 1983.
When Kate and Diana gave birth for the first time, they both chose polka dot dresses. Kate opted for a sky blue mini dress, while Diana opted for a white and green longer style for when she left the hospital with then-husband, King Charles III.
Kate's style really comes to play in the summertime. We love this pastel yellow summer dress she chose to wear at Calgary Airport in 2011. This bares a striking ressemblance to a pastel yellow dress Diana once wore in Alice Springs that had a more bohemian style.
You can't go wrong with florals! The Princess of Wales opted for a striking green and orange floral print midi dress while walking around the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace in 2017. Diana also loved this timeless print, and chose one for her wedding rehearsal to King Charles III.
Lilac is another variation of purple that both Diana and Kate have a passion for. Kate was seen wearing this elegant lilac dress with a flared skirt while visiting the Maritime Museum in Hamburg in 2017. Diana also wore a lilac dress, this time as a blazer dress while visiting Washington.
For the Commonwealth Observance Service in 2015, Kate opted for a pastel pink coat dress for a preppy style, completed with a fascinator to match! Diana has previously also worn a pink coat dress in a bolder tone with short sleeves for the warmer temperatures.
For the inauguration of the Warner Bros. Studios, Kate wore this polka dot Topshop dress that sold out within minutes! Everyone wanted a piece of the polka dot action! This is quite similar to a dress Diana wore when presenting an award to King Charles' polo coach.
When Prince Louis was born in 2018, Kate left the hospital in this bold red dress with a white lace collar. It's no coincidence that Diana left the hospital after giving birth to Prince Harry in 1984 with a similar look, opting for a red and white dress and long red coat.
Just because you're in the Royal Family, it doesn't mean you can't make a style statement! Kate looks stunning in this fuschia pink coat back in 2015, while she was pregnant with Princess Charlotte. Diana also wore this shade as a skirt suit back in 1990 while visiting Westminster.
For Charles and Diana's and Will and Kate's engagement announcements, the same ring appeared - the sapphire and diamond engagement ring that has been passed down to the Prince and Princess of Wales. However, Kate and Diana went for similar looks for this occasion, both opting for blue dresses.
For the Remembrance Sunday memorial service, you need to choose something demure and classy. Both Kate and Diana opted for black coat dresses complete with gold buttons as well as black hats to pay their respects.
The Princess of Wales chose a blue and cream floral print dress to visit the Royal Australian Airforce Base in Brisbane in 2014. Diana chose a similar print for a gown she wore to the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden in 1989.
For a trip to the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Kate chose this stunning houndstooth print coat for a retro twist to her look. Diana also loved to wear houndstooth, and wore and houndstooth skirt suit at Sandringham complete with a bold red hat!
When visiting the Imperial War Museum in 2018, Kate wore rather appropriate royal blue. This pencil dress accentuated her figure, all while remaining elegant. Diana was also spotted in a royal blue dress complete with a matching hat back in 1983 when she visited New Zealand.
