Are you scrutinizing every Kate Middleton look? If you want to be one step ahead of the Duchess of Cambridge, look for old photos of Lady Diana instead, because these photos inspire her outfits!

Decades after Lady Diana’s death, the Princess of Hearts continues to influence women around the world. Starting with Kate Middleton, who has clearly taken inspiration from her mother-in-law, much loved by the English, for her wardrobe—the proof is in pictures.

Kate Middleton’s Looks Inspired by Lady Diana: The Big Events

To see the similarities between Kate Middleton’s look and Lady Diana’s, it’s very simple. Observe their outfits at important events. For her engagement announcement, the young Lady Diana, then aged 20, wore a blue suit, matching her enormous engagement ring and her future husband’s tie.

After years of waiting, Kate Middleton finally appeared before the British people with the same ring on her ring finger, at the age of 28. For the occasion, she also wore a long-sleeved blue outfit, again matching her fiancé’s.

Kate Middleton, Lady Diana, Princess Of Wales, Duchess Of Cambridge, Long-Sleeved Blue Outfit, Again Matching Her Fiancé'S
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To introduce the royal baby, Kate Middleton also chose a very cute little blue dress with white polka dots. A choice that is not insignificant: Princess Diana had also opted for a simple little cotton dress with polka dots when she introduced Prince William as he left the maternity ward!

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Lady Diana’s colorful dresses

Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana, and Kate Middleton represent three generations of women who share one thing in common: a colorful wardrobe. Fans of suits and dresses dare to wear color. Like Lady Diana, Kate Middleton has a certain taste for blue and red.

But the mother of George, Charlotte, and Louis also dares to wear more original colors that Lady Di wore before her: little yellow dresses or lilac suits. Finally, the two women have always opted for hats that defy the laws of gravity, like these two nude/peach-colored pieces.

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Proof that fashion is an eternal restart!

Kate Middleton inspired by Lady Diana at her wedding?

No wonder Kate Middleton and Prince William decided to recreate a legendary scene that we owe to Princess Diana. After her wedding, the latter kissed her husband on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. A first in the royal family. The same photo, reproduced by the princely couple 20 years later, gives us chills.

Kate Middleton And Princess Diana Kissed Her Husband
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Find all of Kate Middleton’s looks inspired by Lady Diana’s style below!

01: Kate Middleton in a long sequined dress in 2022

Kate Middleton In A Long Sequined Dress

02: Lady Diana in a long red sequined dress in 1992

Lady Diana In A Long Red Sequined Dress In 1992

03: Kate Middleton in an electric blue outfit in 2021

Kate Middleton In An Electric Blue Outfit

04: Princess Diana in a total electric blue look in 1992

Princess Diana In A Total Electric Blue Look In 1992

05: Kate Middleton in a green suit jacket in 2019

Kate Middleton In A Green Suit Jacket

06: Lady Diana in a green skirt suit in 1992

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07: A skirt suit worn by Kate Middleton in 2019

A Skirt Suit Worn By Kate Middleton In 2019 Shelookbook Is A Women’s Platform

08: A skirt suit worn by Lady Diana in 1992

A Skirt Suit Worn By Lady Di In 1992

09: Kate Middleton in candy pink with hat in 2017

Kate Middleton In Candy Pink With Hat

10: Lady Diana in a candy pink suit with a hat in 1995

Lady Diana In Candy Pink Suit With Hat In 1995

11: Kate Middleton in a lilac dress in 2017 in Vancouver

Kate Middleton In A Lilac Dress

12: Lady Diana in a lilac suit in Washington in 1997

Lady Diana In A Lilac Suit In Washington In 1997

13: Kate Middleton in black at Remembrance Sunday 2016

Kate Middleton In Black At Remembrance Sunday 2016

14: Lady Diana at the King’s Cross Underground Memorial in 1987

Lady Diana At The King'S Cross Underground Memorial In 1987

15: Kate Middleton in a red and white Alexander McQueen dress in 2016

Kate Middleton In A Red And White Alexander Mcqueen Dress

16: Lady Di in a red and white dress in 1986

Lady Diana In A Red And White Dress In 1986

17: Kate Middleton in white and blue LK Bennett dress in Australia in 2014

Kate Middleton In White And Blue Lk Bennett Dress In Australia

18: Lady Diana in a white and blue dress in 1989

Lady Diana In A White And Blue Dress In 1989

19: Kate Middleton in a fitted black and white dress in London in 2014

Kate Middleton In A Fitted Black And White Dress In London In 2014

20: Lady Diana in a fitted pink and black dress in 1991

Lady Diana In A Fitted Pink And Black Dress In 1991

21: Kate Middleton and Prince William introduce their first child George in 2013

Kate Middleton And Prince William Introduce Their First Child George In 2013

22: Lady Diana and Prince Charles introduce Prince William in 1982

Lady Diana And Prince Charles Introduce Prince William In 1982