Kate Middleton’s touching homage to Diana: Duchess channels late Princess of Wales in elegant sky blue ensemble – similar to the outfit worn by William’s mother during 1983 Australia tour
- Kate, 40, attended Easter service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle today
- Duchess of Cambridge wore blue gown by favoured designer Emilia Wickstead
- Ensemble was reminiscent of an outfit worn by her late mother-in-law in 1983
- Comes as Meghan appeared to pay homage to late royal in a Khaite bodysuit
Kate Middleton seemingly paid homage to her late mother-in-law today by sporting a sky blue ensemble reminiscent of an outfit worn by Diana in 1983.
The Duchess of Cambridge stepped out in a recycled coatdress by Emilia Wickstead, one of her favoured designers, as she joined other senior royals for an Easter church service at Windsor Castle.
She debuted the bespoke piece on a visit to Luxembourg in 2017, however today styled the outfit with a blue headband by Jane Taylor – creating a look similar to one worn by Diana during a visit to Australia.
Diana wore the pale blue Catherine Walker suit dress, paired with a John Boyd hat, as she visited Canberra with Prince Charles on their royal tour of Australia and New Zealand nearly 40 years ago.
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Kate Middleton has seemingly paid homage to her late mother-in-law today by sporting a sky blue ensemble reminiscent of an outfit worn by Diana in 1983
Diana wore the pale blue Catherine Walker suit dress, paired with a John Boyd hat, as she visited Canberra with Prince Charles on their royal tour of Australia and New Zealand
French-born designer Catherine Walker was a favourite of Diana’s and is known for having supplied over a thousand garments to the royal.
In March 1983, the newlywed royal couple and baby Prince William visited Australia’s Northern Territory in the Princess of Wales’ first overseas tour at the age of 22.
She wore the outfit as she met the then Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke and his wife Hazel outside Government House.
Like Diana, Kate styled her outfit with pearl earrings – however kept the rest of her look simple, choosing not to pair the outfit with a necklace and keeping her accessories subtle.
Like Diana, Kate styled her outfit with pearl earrings – however kept the rest of her look simple, choosing not to pair the outfit with a necklace and keeping her make-up minimal
In March 1983, the newlywed royal couple and baby Prince William visited Australia’s Northern Territory in the Princess of Wales’ first overseas tour and first-ever trip abroad at the age of 22
Kate, 40, who was joined at the event by Prince William and their children George and Charlotte, recycled a headband by Jane Taylor while wearing her brunette locks in her signature half-up style.
The Duchess’ own dress was specially crafted from a double wool crepe fabric and featured a fitted bodice and full skirt with long sleeves, set-in waistband and peak lapels.
She teamed the garment with a simple sky blue clutch bag and suede heels, opting for a glamorous make-up look featuring a dark smokey eye, touch of bronzer and a glossy pink lip.
Kate, 40, who was joined at the event by Prince William and their children George and Charlotte, recycled a headband by Jane Taylor while wearing her brunette locks in her signature half-up style.
And as Kate attempts to recreate Diana’s timeless style here in the UK, Meghan was seen paying homage to her late mother-in-law by donning a bodysuit strikingly similar to one worn by the royal in 1997.
Also in tribute? Meghan Markle looked chic in a cream off the shoulder bodysuit paired with black trousers and diamonds as she attended the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games alongside Prince Harry – some suggested the look was similar to Princess Diana’s famous monochrome photoshoot with Mario Testino in 1997 before her untimely death
For her last ever photoshoot with Mario Testino, shot for an article with Vanity Fair, Diana opted for a cream, off-shoulder dinner dress made of silk with ruched twist front.
The gown was designed by Catherine Walker and ordered specifically for a 1993 state banquet honouring the King and Queen of Malaysia.
Over the weekend Meghan, 40, donned a cream off-the-shoulder Khaite bodysuit strikingly similar to the dress’ bodice as she attended the opening ceremony for The Invictus Games in The Hague.
The Duchess of Sussex tied her hair back into a low bun to reveal stunning emerald diamond earrings thought to be worth far more than her eye-catching Cartier necklace, with each noticeably larger than her £271,000 engagement ring.
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