Very soon, in August, there will be that sad date that relatives, friends and fans around the world are waiting for with tears in their eyes. It's been almost 20 years since the world lost Princess Diana, the idol of millions, philanthropist, benefactor and the one who forever changed British monarchy. To honor the memory of Lady Di, we are publishing a photo of her daughter-in-law, whom she never met, but who looks up to her in everything, although they are separated by decades. See photos that prove Kate Middleton is copying Princess Diana's style.
Let us remember that Princess Diana died in a Paris tunnel in 1997. On the anniversary of her tragic death, it will be released, and many facts transcribed from her audio recordings will also appear, which are simply shocking. For example, no one knew that immediately after the wedding. She wanted to attract the attention of Prince Charles so much that even while she was pregnant. Her marriage was called "", but she managed. And now she looks up to her in many ways, who is inevitably compared to Lady Di.
Coincidence or not, the photos don't lie.
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We are all used to calling the charming wife of Prince William simply by her name, Kate Middleton or the Duchess of Cambridge. It is known that according to the British royal tradition, when entering into marriage, women take the surnames and titles of their spouses.
This was the case with Queen Elizabeth II, who after her wedding to Philip Mountbatten became the Duchess of Edinburgh - the royal title was given to her only after her ascension to the throne. But here's the strange thing - both Charles and William are Princes of Wales (as is Harry), and their spouses received the titles of Princess and Duchess, respectively. Why is that? Oddly enough, the answer lies not in the origin of both ladies, but in something else.
For 15 years, Diana Frances Spencer was the wife of Prince Charles and even longer - a popular, if not worldwide, favorite. Although her family was not officially considered a member of the royal clan, there was real blood flowing through her veins. blue blood. Lady Di's distant ancestors are descendants of the illegitimate children of Charles II and James II, who were reigning monarchs from 1660 to 1685 and 1685 to 1688 respectively. Nevertheless, the Spencer family is an earl, their residence was located in the very center of London.
Her childhood and youth cannot be called completely cloudless, as it might seem. After her parents' divorce, 8-year-old Diana, her sisters and brother remained with their father, who soon remarried. The relationship with the stepmother did not work out, and this could not but affect the behavior and studies of the children. However, they all received a good education, and Lady Di was also fond of dancing. Nowadays, little Princess Charlotte has followed in her footsteps - they say that she has excellent musical abilities.
At the age of 17, she moved to the London apartment of her mother, who lived permanently in Scotland, and a little later to her own (a gift from her father in honor of her 18th birthday). One should not assume that the heirs of great families live on everything ready - Diana, for example, worked as an assistant teacher in junior school and really enjoyed it. Of course, after marriage she had to leave her favorite job and devote herself to government and public affairs, but she always found the time and opportunity to pay attention not only to her own, but also to other people’s children.
Although Lady Di was not officially recognized as a member of royal blood, there was every reason to consider and call her a princess. What's the deal with Kate's titles?
Catherine Elizabeth Middleton was born into the family of air traffic controller Michael and flight attendant Carol, whose ancestors were ordinary people working professions. Even before entering school, Kate managed to live for a short time in Jordan, where her father was sent. After returning home, the parents of the future duchess founded a fairly successful transport and postal company and were able to give all their children excellent education, as well as provide them with a carefree childhood and youth.
Kate studied at St. Andrews School, after which she prestigious college Marlborough, where she successfully completed the gold level educational program Duke of Edinburgh, and even later - the University of St. Andrews. During her student years, in addition to her passion for sports, the future wife of Prince William worked part-time as a nanny, and after receiving her bachelor’s degree she began working in the family business.
It is noteworthy that both women knew their future spouses well before marriage. Prince Charles briefly dated older sister Diana, and Kate and William studied together and even at one time, as friends, rented a cottage as friends.
According to British tradition, the wife of the heir to the throne is obliged to accept her husband's second title. Lady Di became a princess, as her husband's full title is "His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, Earl of Chester." Few people know, but Kate can also be called Princess William of Wales after her husband’s official surname, but his full title is “Prince of Wales, Duke of Cambridge.” That's the whole secret.
Diana and Kate are often compared, and that makes sense. Both women, in fact, do not have royal origin, but became princesses. They used to have regular work, and their wedding ceremonies are called the weddings of the century. Both are known for their discreetly elegant style of dress, deep respect for family values and an all-consuming love for children. For example, Catherine, like her mother-in-law, very rarely goes on a trip without George and Charlotte - even Queen Elizabeth II almost always left Charles and Anne in the care of educators. Both Diana and Kate are the personification sincere love to people, and this is more important.
Sometimes it seems that the title is not the main thing. You can truly become a princess not because of your origin or a successful marriage, but by living with dignity.
20 years have passed since the tragic death of Princess Diana in Paris. Much water has passed under the bridge since then: ex-husband Prince Charles finally married his mistress Camilla Parker Bowles, and her sons Prince William and Prince Harry grew up and continued their mother’s work - they took up charitable projects around the world. Many fans of Lady Di often think about how the fate of the heirs to the British throne would have developed if, on that fateful August night, a disaster had not claimed the life of the “Queen of Hearts.” Would Diana have approved of William's marriage to a girl from a non-aristocratic family? Would she like American actress Meghan Markle, who seems to have every chance of becoming the wife of 32-year-old Harry? These and other questions were recently answered by Simone Simmons, a clairvoyant and close girlfriend Diana. According to Simmons, the Princess of Wales still gets in touch with her and discusses topics that concern her.
Almost 20 years ago, one of the most beloved representatives of the British royal family, Princess Diana, passed away. During her lifetime, the slender blonde with a languid gaze was a real mystery, which many are still trying to solve. Only a few people knew who Lady Di really was. She trusted her secrets only to a select circle of people close to her, which for more than four years included the British clairvoyant and healer Simone Simmons.
The Princess of Wales and the medium met in the early nineties at an alternative medicine clinic. The women quickly became close and began to meet almost every day, and could also communicate with each other on the phone 10 hours a day. Diana shared with Simone everything that worried her. Moreover, Lady Di quite calmly discussed with her friend the details of her personal life, which media workers often reinterpreted in their own way. According to Ms. Simmons, their friendship with ex-wife Prince Charles was so strong that Diana continues to communicate with her to this day - from the other world.
Kate Middleton VS Meghan Markle
Recently, Simone Simmons, who dedicated several biographical books to Princess Diana, decided to remind journalists from the British edition of The Daily Mail how much Miss Spencer had previously been attached to her. The clairvoyant claims that Lady Di to this day discusses with her current events taking place in the country (according to the medium, the Princess of Wales is seriously concerned about Brexit issues, and believes that it will only benefit Great Britain), as well as the personal life of her beloved sons.
“We had no taboo topics: we discussed absolutely everything. Surprisingly, I can still hear it. It is very strange. She talks to me about the situation in the world, and also that she loves her little grandchildren George and Charlotte very much,” Simmons told reporters.
By the way, Princess Diana treats her daughter-in-law Kate Middleton very well. Simone claims that Lady Di fully approves of the choice of her eldest son. She is not embarrassed that the wife of her heir was born into a non-aristocratic family without a hint of a title. “Catherine is the perfect match for William. She is very pleased with her daughter-in-law. True, Diana used to worry that Kate was too thin, but now everything is great,” said the clairvoyant.
And if William’s wife suits Diana in all respects, then his current passion younger brother she is much less happy. Apparently, Lady Di is not happy with the fact that Harry is dating divorced American actress Meghan Markle - allegedly she is not at all suitable for him either in status or character.
“She told me she wanted Harry to be with a woman she could rely on because he was a very sensitive and vulnerable young man. He had many lovers, but keeping him is not an easy task. Some time ago, Diana told me the name of the girl who was perfect for him. Dee told me that Harry knew right away that his girlfriend was the one. Unfortunately, their relationship did not work out because his chosen one could not withstand the pressure from his family and increased public attention to myself,” recounted the words of her titled friend Simone Simmons.
Personal experiences
The Princess of Wales reflects from time to time about her love affairs. According to Simone Simmons, Diana never loved billionaire and playboy Dodi al-Fayed, who died in a car accident with her. Allegedly, Lady Di and Dodi were exclusively connected friendly relations and she, being a person with very kind hearted, I just wanted to help him understand himself.
“Men like Dodi were never attracted to Diana. I’m sure there was nothing serious between them,” the clairvoyant said.
According to the British woman psychic abilities, the last couple of years of her life, the “queen of hearts” was in love with heart surgeon Hasnat Khan. One of the few who knew about this was, of course, Simone: “Diana had a favorite type. She couldn't resist smart and caring men. She carefully hid her affairs, so her relationship with Hasnat was a secret for two years.”
After a high-profile divorce from Prince Charles, Diana was confident that she could live normal life. She even planned to move with Hasnat to another country and give birth to a baby. However, the talented surgeon did not agree to such an adventure and left her completely.
Oddly enough, it was after the break with Mr. Khan that Diana improved her relationship with Charles. Simone insists that her friend continued to have tender feelings for the heir to the British throne even after breaking up with him.
“She loved Charles until the day she died. Of course, Diana was angry with him, but she never stopped loving him. After the rift with Hasnat, she even assumed that she and ex-husband there is every chance of a reunion. However, Camilla would not allow this. In 1996, Diana even asked Charles to “make Parker Bowles an honest woman” and marry her,” the clairvoyant said.
According to Simmons, the marriage of Queen Elizabeth II's eldest son and his first wife would never have ended if Diana had been five or six years older. Lady Di was too young and naive when she got married.
And she looked just as amazing.
The wife of the future king of England is often compared to her husband's mother, Princess Diana. This applies to both behavior and clothing style.
It was in this luxurious outfit from British designer Bruce Oldfield that Diana appeared in November 1991 at one of the film premieres. Kate wore a similar dress from Beulah London to a reception in the Bhutanese capital of Thimphu twenty-five years later, in April 2016.
Diana wearing a gray belted dress by Briton Jasper Conran, known for his casual dress collections and theatrical costumes, during a visit to Canada in June 1983. Kate wearing a similar dress with a white belt visiting Bacons College in July 2012.
This is exactly the name (Royal blue) that this deep blue has in English language. It really looks very formal. In this outfit, highlighted by her famous sapphire ring, matching earrings and a silver-blue headband, Diana was photographed before a formal dinner in Japan in May 1986. Kate in an elegant dress from the British Jenny Packham, whose evening and wedding dresses are distinguished by glamorous sophistication , graced the Bollywood gala in Mumbai, India, in April 2016 with her presence. Diana's large matching earrings and ring, a gift from William, accentuated her outfit.
In a dress of this calm, delicate shade and cream shoes, Diana appeared at one of the premieres in London's West End after breaking up with Charles in April 1993. Kate in a dress of the same tone from the British fashion house Temperley London and light-colored shoes beige shade at a meeting with the Prime Minister of India in New Delhi during an official visit in April 2016.
Diana in a white coat dress with a turn-down collar with a through clasp and a pillbox hat from British fashion designer Catherine Walker while visiting the Isle of Wight in the English Channel in May 1985. Kate in a snow-white dress in the same style from Alexander McQueen at the christening of Princess Charlotte in July 2015.
In a dress of this color from Versace, Diana appeared at a gala dinner at the Field Museum natural history in Chicago in June 1996. Wearing a wonderful dress of the same shade from the not so famous brand Issa, Kate celebrated Canada Day as part of the royal tour of North America in July 2011.
7. Nautical style for routine formal events.
While officially engaged to Charles, 19-year-old Diana strolled through Buckingham Palace in a suit with a nautical collar. A little over thirty years later, wearing a dress in nautical style by Alexander McQueen Kate was spotted in the small Canadian town of Charlottetown during the royal tour of North America in July 2011.
8. Eye-catching silver-gray for an evening dress.
Diana shone in long dress by then-newcomer Bruce Oldfield at the Grosvenor House Hotel in March 1985. Kate in flowing, noble gray by Jenny Packham, with a pinned red Remembrance Day poppy, at a charity ball at St James's Palace organized by the National Memorial Arboretum in November 2011.
9. Snow-white for special occasions.
Diana in an elegant white dress in 1988. Kate in a snow-white dress leaves Clarence House for her wedding reception in April 2011.
10. Soft pink dress with a hat.
Diana wearing Catherine Walker in Sicily during the royal tour of Italy in April 1985. Kate wearing a dress from the Emilia Wickstead collection at a public reception in the gardens Buckingham Palace in May 2012.
Diana wore this in Melbourne during a tour of Australia in October 1985. At the same time, she wore a diamond necklace with emeralds, a wedding gift from Elizabeth II, as a headband. Kate wearing Jenny Packham's evening gown at the Royal Albert Hall in May 2012.
12. White suit with a deep neckline.
Diana at the annual Ascot races in June 1986. Kate wearing a similar costume in Singapore during the official festive events in honor of the 60th anniversary of the coronation of Elizabeth II in September 2012.
Diana in a white dress with gold trim by David and Elizabeth Emanuel, the authors of her wedding dress, at a dinner at the German Embassy, London, 1986. Kate in a long white dress with gold embroidery at a formal dinner with the Supreme Head of the Federation of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur during the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the coronation of Elizabeth II in September 2012.
Diana in a checkered coat from Emmanuel, made in dark tones of color sea wave, during a trip to Venice with Charles in 1985. Kate wore a coat suit in a similar color while visiting her alma mater St. Andrew's School in November 2012.
15. Pale blue for less formal visits.
Diana wears a double-breasted coat and hat by Catherine Walker at an Easter service in April 1987. Kate wears a coat in the same style by British fashion designer Matthew Williamson while touring the Pembroke Oil Refinery in Wales in November 2014.
Diana in low cut evening dress raven blue by Bruce Oldfield at a formal dinner in Lisbon during a visit to Portugal in February 1987. Kate in a flowing marengo dress by Jenny Packham at a dinner celebrating the 600th anniversary of St. Andrew's School in December 2014.
17. Bright pink with black buttons.
That's exactly how Diana appeared in the Palace of Westminster in June 1990. Twenty-five years later, two months before the birth of her second child, Kate wore a coat in the same style to a visit to the Stephen Lawrence charity center in March 2015.
18. Blue for formal engagement.
Diana and Charles announced their engagement in February 1981. Kate and William became bride and groom in November 2010. Both brides wore blue dresses.
19. Black neckline for an evening reception.
Diana chose this dress for her first public appearance with Charles at Goldsmith's Hall in 1981. At the military awards ceremony british army Sun Military Awards in December 2011 Kate chose a very similar dress.
The wedding dresses of Diana in 1981 and Kate thirty years later, in 2011, are also not devoid of consonance.
Diana wore it during her first official visit to Wales in 1981. In a feminine coat-dress made of printed fabric, Kate attended the wedding of Laura Parker Bowles, Camilla's daughter from her first husband, in 2006. (Camilla Parker Bowles, who caused Diana's marriage to end, married Charles in 2005).
In this sea green dress, Diana posed for photographers with baby William for the first time after his birth. Thirty-one years later, leaving the same St. Mary's Hospital, with an adult William as a father and little George in her arms, Kate greeted journalists in a similar blue dress.
23. Sunny yellow for informal situations.
Diana wears a yellow button-down dress with a shawl collar in the small Central Australian town of Alice Springs during the royal tour of Australia and New Zealand in 1983. Kate wears a similar short-sleeved dress at Calgary Airport during the royal tour of North America in 2011.
24. Royal blue - now for daytime events.
Diana in Whanganui as part of a royal visit to New Zealand in 1983. Kate gives a speech in children's hospice New England in 2012.
25. A light dress with a belt for a photo shoot in the open air.
Diana and Charles in front of Australia's main attraction - Uluru Rock in 1983. Kate and William in the same place 31 years later, in 2014.
26. Dark green for cool days.
Diana wearing a double-breasted suit by Jasper Conran in 1983. Kate wearing a double-breasted coat at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in 2014.
27. Bright red coat and pillbox hat.
Diana arrived at Birmingham Airport wearing a red double-breasted coat by Catherine Walker, 1984. Kate, holding Prince George in a scarlet double-button coat, walks down the ramp at Wellington Airport during a royal visit to New Zealand in 2014.
28. Gray tweed for travel.
Diana steps off a plane with Prince Harry in her arms at Aberdeen Airport upon arrival in Scotland in 1985. Kate and William board a plane from Australia with Prince George on the last day of their Australia and New Zealand tour in 2014.
29. White dress with black polka dots for entertaining.
Diana in a dress from her favorite couturier English nobility Victor Edelstein awards Prince Charles's polo coach in 1987. Kate wears a similar dress as she visits the Warner Bros. studio in London in 2013.
30. Hussar-style suit for visiting military installations.
Diana wearing a Catherine Walker braided suit during a parade in Surrey in 1987. Kate wearing a hussar-style outfit by Alexander McQueen in 2014 visiting Bletchley Park, former Center government communications during World War II.
31. Light flowing dress for cinema.
Diana wearing a pale blue Catherine Walker dress on the red carpet at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival. Kate wearing a similar white Marchesa dress at the 2011 BAFTA Awards in Los Angeles.
32. Red coat and black wide-brimmed hat.
Diana at Sandringham at Christmas 1993. Kate wears a similar style during the Royal Military Academy parade in Berkshire in 2006.
33. Light-colored clothes with long sleeves and a white scarf on the head for visiting Muslim countries.
Diana paid tribute by dressing according to Islamic traditions while visiting medical Center Sheyoket Khanum Memorial in Pakistan in 1996. Kate dressed similarly while visiting the Assyakirin Mosque in Malaysia in 2012.
Kate Middleton's style began to attract attention even before she became Prince William's fiancée. But Kate’s persona caused a real stir after her engagement to the prince. At this time, many compared her to Princess Diana, reproaching her for imitation and desire to please royal family. But literally after a short time, Kate Middleton was recognized by the general public as a style icon. Prince William's bride proved that she has her own taste, which made it possible to create Kate Middleton's own style.
After her wedding in April 2011, Kate became the most popular royal person, who, with her sense of style and demeanor, democratized, radically and forever changed the attitude of the British towards royals.
Kate Middleton grew up in a self-made family. This is probably why her behavior does not have the slightest bit of snobbery and isolation, which is inherent in almost all English aristocrats.
So why has Kate Middleton's style become so popular all over the world?
Everyone knows that when creating her images, the Duchess is not afraid to mix clothes and democratic brands in one ensemble, which are accessible to most women.
However, in fairness, it should be noted that mixing brands when creating fashionable look is not Kate's invention. These experiments have been carried out by fashionistas in Europe over the past decade, thereby causing the wrath of fashion critics and leading designers. Kate, being a modern and democratic person, promoted and popularized this style, which aroused the universal approval of fashionistas around the world.
Kate Middleton's image is, first of all, natural, where it is appropriate. You won’t see romantic frills and frills on the princess, hippie-style dresses and skirts, or large bright colors on dresses.
Of course, the princess is helped to look impressive by her chiseled figure, which is perfectly emphasized by the classic fitted silhouette, which, due to the modern cut, interesting details and techniques, looks modern and aristocratically elegant. At the same time, Kate knows exactly what elements to add to the image so that it becomes unique.
Kate Middleton's principles in creating an image were formed in Golden Rule modern lady: a simple dress should be made of high-quality natural fabric and have one spectacular accessory. If the dress has a complex cut and is complemented decorative elements– accessories and decorations should be simple and inconspicuous.
Becoming an object close attention Kate Middleton's style has been criticized more than once by the world's leading tabloids, social commentators and famous fashion designers, but the most that the style she created could be "accused" of was only "ordinariness." However, these accusations subsided over time.
Realizing the benefits that cooperation with the princess can bring, famous brands and not very vying with each other, they began to send their things, in the hope that Kate would choose something for herself. After all, when a princess is seen in one of the dresses of a democratic brand, this model is sold out literally in a few hours without a trace. However, Kate only chooses what suits her style.
Having become the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate gained access to the most expensive and famous fashion brands clothing, accessories and jewelry. However, the opportunity she received did not go to her head, and the Duchess remained true to her style. This line of behavior in turn caused huge wave love from Englishwomen. They are impressed by the fact that virtually any woman can look just like the wife of the future king of England.
