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All the times Duchess Meghan has emulated Princess Diana in the style stakes

The beautiful ladies are two peas in a pod when it comes to fashion.
Meghan markle princess diana matching red

There’s no denying Duchess Meghan and Princess Diana are fashion icons, and their trend-setting style is something we all take inspiration from.

The evidence is clear: Meghan’s modest boat-neck wedding gown has set the precedent in bridal design for years to come, and who could forget Diana’s elegant Victor Edelstein gown during a visit to the White House in 1985.

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Better yet, it looks like the two women are on the same wave length when it comes to fashion – Meghan has sported many a look reminiscent of her late mother-in-law.

Here, we round up 12 moments these royal beauties matched, and looked mighty good while doing so.

Meghan Markle Princess Diana matching red purple

During her first royal engagement with Prince Harry of 2019, pregnant Duchess Meghan channelled her mother-in-law in bright red and purple hues.

Princess Diana wore the same colours in Thailand in 1988 and when she made her famous solo trip to India’s Taj Mahal in 1992. (Images: Getty Images)

Meghan Markle Princess Diana matching earrings

In a touching moment from her royal tour of Australia, Meghan paid tribute to Diana in the sweetest way by wearing butterfly earrings that once belonged to Diana as she attended various engagements around Sydney.

The Princess wore the same earrings while she was on her 1986 tour of Canada with Prince Charles. How fitting! (Images: Getty)

Meghan Markle Princess Diana matching off shoulder

This timeless off-shoulder style is seamlessly elegant – much like these ladies. (Images: Getty)

Meghan Markle Princess Diana matching red dress

Bold, bright and making a statement. These V-neck red dresses are absolutely stunning. (Images: Getty)

Meghan Markle Princess Diana matching angled hat

Frequently donning a hat is part and parcel to being a royal, and both Meghan and Diana prove the angled look is all-class. (Images: Getty)

Meghan Markle Princess Diana aquamarine ring

Royal fans were ecstatic to see Meghan wear this dazzling aquamarine ring following her wedding in May. The beautiful piece of jewellery was Princess Diana’s favourite. (Images: Getty)

Meghan Markle Princess Diana matching blue white

The royal ladies channel the navy and white nautical trend like no other. (Images: Getty)

Meghan Markle Princess Diana matching white hat coat

Nothing like a high collar and perfectly positioned hat to show you mean business. (Images: Getty)

Meghan Markle Princess Diana long blue matching

Brunette or blonde, teal can work with any hair or skin type. (Images: Getty)

Meghan Markle Princess Diana pink matching

Meghan has quickly proved pale pink is one of her colours of choice, but Princess Diana was first to the mark. We can’t blame either of them, they pull it off seamlessly. (Images: Getty)

meghan markle princess diana lace dress matching

A long-sleeve lace dress provides the perfect mix of allure and class and both ladies have nailed it. (Images: Getty)

meghan markle princess diana white dress matching

An all-white look is daring, especially when you’re hitting the outdoors, but both Princess Di and Duchess Meghan make it look easy. (Images: Getty)

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