Kate Middleton and Princess Diana's style TWIN moments: Duchess inspired by late royal

Kate Middleton, 35, is widely considered one of the most stylish women in the world.

And it seems she has been taking inspiration from a source close to home, as many of her fashion choices through the years are very similar to looks worn by the late Princess Diana, 36.

Diana was known to love fashion, and became famous for striking style. Kate has historically been less interested in what she wears, but as one of the most photographed women in the world, has had to make sure she always looks good for the cameras.

Here Express.co.uk takes a look at the outfits the Duchess of Cambridge has worn that bear a striking resemblance to looks also worn by Diana, Princess of Wales.

White and gold gowns

Diana wore this strapless tulle gown to the German Embassy in London for a banquet to mark the visit or the German President, July 1986.
Designed by the Emmanuels – who had also designed her wedding dress – Diana accessorised the dress with a pair of white gloves, pearl necklace and the Spencer family tiara, which has not been publicly worn since her death in 1997.

Kate wore her striking white and gold gown at an official dinner hosted by Malaysia’s Head of State Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah of Kedah on Day 3 of the Diamond Jubilee Tour of South East Asia.

She kept accessories to a minimum for the evening, wearing only simple gold drop earrings.

Engagement announcement outfits

Both ladies chose blue outfits for their engagement announcements, with Kate sporting the ring previously worn by Princess Diana.

Diana wore a royal blue skirt and jacket with a belted waist, which she paired with a white shirt featuring a tie at the neck.

Kate chose a deep navy blue Issa dress which also had a nipped in waist.

Pink dresses

Dusky pink is a favourite of Kate’s, as it suits her English rose complexion and dark hair.

The Duchess of Cambridge wore a pink dress for her arrival in Adelaide, Australia in 2014.

But Diana also liked the colour and was seen wearing it at Hurghada International Airport in Egypt before flying back to Britain at the end of her honeymoon cruise with Prince Charles.