Kate Middleton Just Channeled an Iconic Princess Diana Look in More Ways Than One

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most iconic looks as she joined to watch England vs. Wales in the Six Nations in Cardiff on Saturday. , 41, who is , nodded to the national strips of both teams by choosing a by Catherine Walker, which she debuted on a 2018 visit to Stockholm.

The striking piece, which features playful oversized red buttons and a flattering knee-length hemline, bears more than a passing resemblance to a worn by Diana, Princess of Wales, to the christening of Princess Eugenie in December 1990.

And just like her daughter-in-law, Diana re-wore the statement ensemble—featuring a red and white blazer and contrasting black and white skirt—on a number of occasions, including on an official visit to Canada the following year.Kate Middleton looked chic in Catherine Walker on February 25, 2023.Diana, Princess of Wales in 1990.The Princess of Wales in the same coat in Stockholm, 2018.The Princess of Wales on a visit to Canada, 1991.While Diana took sartorial risks, pairing her houndstooth creation with a wide-brimmed hat (complete with ultra-feminine veil), a wide, patent leather belt, and red-tipped black pumps worthy of a Hollywood screen siren, Kate preferred to play it safe: opting to wear her coat over a black roll-neck with leather gloves, heeled boots, and a simple white handbag.

Famously competitive, the Prince and Princess of Wales no doubt relished the challenge as they watched their rugby respective teams go head-to-head.