Update: May 14, 2019
When you know your outfit is good, you make a point to rewear it. Even duchesses think that way: Kate Middleton has been known to bring out her favorite pieces time and time again, some of them having been in her closet for over a decade. She did it again on Tuesday during a visit to a D-Day exhibition in Bletchley, England. And the last time she wore this particular style, it drew major comparisons to Princess Diana.
On her latest official appearance, the Duchess of Cambridge wore a collared Alessandra Rich dress, which was previously seen in Prince Charles' official seventieth-birthday family portraits. Here she is in Bletchley today.
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When the family portraits were first unveiled in November, many pointed out the resemblance between Middleton's outfit and a polka-dot ensemble worn by Princess Diana in the eighties. And it's just as uncanny the second time around. Scroll down to spot the similarities for yourself.
Original story:
Take a close look at Kate Middleton's style, and you'll find plenty of outfits reminiscent of Princess Diana's. It goes beyond wearing the late royal's favorite tiara: It's mimicking her penchant for bold monochromatic looks, festive fascinators, and even polka dots. You can add yet another outfit to their list of shared fashion moments, courtesy of the latest royal family portrait.
Clarence House surprise-released images of a group photo shoot done in honor of Prince Charles' seventieth birthday, featuring Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall; the Duke and Duchess of Sussex; and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with their three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Royal fans instantly began gushing over the candid nature of the portraits—and it didn't take long for them to find a connection to Princess Diana, via Middleton's outfit.
