Happy birthday, Princess Diana: 10 times Meghan Markle dressed like her late mother-in-law - AOL
There’s no denying it: Meghan Markle is the modern-day people’s princess, just like her late mother-in-law. From her pre-royal philanthropic work to her warm, relatable personality, it seems Markle has more in common with Diana than we ever would've guessed. But the biggest similarity between Prince Harry’s late mum and his wife? Their sense of style. Here, ten times the Duchess of Sussex was directly inspired by the ultimate fashion icon, Princess Diana.
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10 times Meghan Markle dressed like Princess Diana
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Never one to shy away from color, we have to think the duchess, who wore this gorgeous yellow Brandon Maxwell sheath to the Youth Challenge reception in July of last year, opted for a Diana-approved hue for one of her first royal events sans Queen Elizabeth.
It’s pretty clear that these two have a thing for color. This particular combo of violet and red has historically symbolized royalty (naturally). Markle’s iteration was also a definite nod to Diana, who wore the bold hues together on more than one occasion.
Satin details, a wide collar, a coordinating clutch and matching heels: Markle may not have recreated this look in the same shade of teal, but the similarities between her mother-in-law’s formal outfit and her own version are striking.
Two months before baby Archie’s birth, Markle wore a green Erdem coat and coordinating dress to a Commonwealth Day event at Canada House in London. Diana’s maternity style, by Bellville Sassoon, was worn while the Princess of Wales was six months pregnant with Prince William. Both had matching sleeve and collar embroidery details, though Markle's featured black beading while Diana's featured velvet embellishments.
Accessories are a princess’s best friend, especially when they’re perfectly coordinated with an outfit. For the solemn Anzac Day services, which honors Australian and New Zealand casualties in World War I, Markle wore a black dress and gray coat with a floppy black topper. Diana wore a similar hat, by Philip Somerville, during a visit to Munich.
Markle is no stranger to British plaids (she appropriately donned a blue and green tartan in Scotland), which is why this sartorial nod to the U.K. was so fitting during her and Prince Harry’s visit to Cardiff, Wales. Diana, too, rocked the woven twill design in Paddington Station in London. (Ohhh, and hello, Diana’s Fendi logo clutch.)
Both royal ladies know the value of an elegant white gown to turn heads. While Diana wore her beaded Catherine Walker sheath in Budapest in 1990, the duchess rocked her Stella McCartney satin gown for her royal wedding reception last May. (In fact, you can buy her exact gown here!) The addition of white shoes by both royals lends itself to a stunningly crisp silhouette.
Bow down to the queens of sequins. In an obvious nod to her late mother-in-law, Markle donned a navy sequin Roland Mouret gown for her and Prince Harry’s date night at a Cirque du Soleil performance. Diana, on the other hand, wore her sparkly getup, another Catherine Walker gown, to the Diamond Ball in 1990.
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