Kate Middleton channels an iconic Princess Diana look in a new photo
Do you see the resemblance?


Well, well, well: it looks like Kate Middleton is at it again.
• Kensington Palace revealed information about the Duchess of Cambridge's efforts with Hold Still, her photography competition.
• Through photographs, Kate is planning to capture the positives of the pandemic. In a promo image for her upcoming project, fans were quick to point out the parallel between Kate and Princess Diana.
• In other royal news, Princess Diana's uncomfortable body language in past interviews has been uncovered.
Are we seeing double? It's almost like Kate Middleton and Princess Diana are the same.
Kensington Palace just shared an update from Kate about her photo competition, Hold Still. The Duchess of Cambridge plans to put the heroism, bravery, and kindness we witnessed in 2020 on display through imagery.
"I wanted to use the power of photography to create a lasting record of what we were all experiencing—to capture individuals’ stories and document significant moments for families and communities as we lived through the pandemic," she said.
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Fans were quick to praise the kind-hearted project. They were also quick to note how she channeled Princess Diana's iconic ruffled-color look from the '80s in the promo.
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See the resemblance?
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This certainly isn't the first time Kate has mimicked her late mother-in-law's famous looks. From birth announcements to family gatherings, there's definitely proof that Princess Diana is Kate's inspiration. Have a look at some of their best look-alike moments.
Pretty in pink...
...and purple
...and plaid
Floral frenzy
Twinning in tweed
Not only are there similarities between the two style icons, but a speech expert revealed that Kate copies Princess Diana's behavior in public. Even fans have given Kate the nickname "Children’s Princess," a nod to Lady Di.
Danielle is a writer for woman&home and My Imperfect Life, where she particularly enjoys covering lifestyle and entertainment news. She was previously the editor of Time Out New York Kids and a news editor at Elite Daily. When she's not working, you can find her reading a good book and enjoying a cup of coffee. Follow her @dvwrites.
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