Kate Middleton's fashionable tributes to Princess Diana

09 January 2026

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The late Princess Diana's personal style is iconic even today, especially to Princess of Wales Catherine Middleton

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Kate often sartorially tips her hat to her late mother-in-law through heirloom jewellery, clothing and accessories

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In November 2025, she wore Princess Diana’s Collingwood pearl earrings which were an engagement gift in 1981 

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Kate wore Diana's sapphire and diamond floral earrings in December 2025, which were a wedding gift worn in the 90s

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For Christmas, she wore Cartier Trinity Hoop earrings; a label Diana was fond of and often sported on her fingers

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Last summer, Kate wore the Collingwood earrings with a polka-dotted ensemble; similar to Diana's 1988 Royal Ascot look

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Her aquamarine Trooping The Colour dress by Catherine Walker was similar to Diana's—and by the same designer

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Her checked pantsuit from September was similar to Diana's look worn almost exactly on the same day 36 years ago

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That month, she sported a three feather brooch with a coronet, which has royal history and was worn by Diana

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In September, Kate also wore the Cambridge Lover’s Knot tiara; a favourite of her late mother-in-law 

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