10 Undeniable Ways Kate Middleton Is Exactly Like Princess Diana
They're like two peas in a pod.
The Duchess of Cambridge sadly never met her mother-in-law, but she still follows in Princess Diana's footsteps every day.
They both rose into royalty.
While Lady Diana Spencer grew up in a noble family, she technically married not only a prince but the heir apparent as a regular English woman. Kate Middleton started from even humbler beginnings — her parents worked as a flight dispatcher and flight attendant before founding their party supply company.
And they worked real jobs.
Before she got engaged to Prince Charles, Diana served as a dance instructor, nanny and nursery assistant in a London kindergarten. Kate worked as an accessory buyer for a clothing store for a year after graduating from University of St Andrews.
They each had the "wedding of the century."
When she became the Duchess of Cambridge in 2011, Kate wore an Alexander McQueen gown with a whopping 8-foot train. Of course the Princess of Wales's dress stretched even longer at a staggering 25 feet.
They dress identically.
While some overlap seems natural, the royals match too frequently for it to be mere coincidence. The Duchess even regularly wears Diana's favorite designer, Catherine Walker.
And they wear the same jewelry.
Yes, they both received the same engagement ring, but Kate also pays homage to the people's princess by donning her iconic tiara, the Cambridge Lover's Knot. The Queen gave her daughter-in-law the famous diamond-and pearl topper in 1981, and it still turns heads today.
Plus they pose the same way.
When you're one of the most photographed women in the world, you quickly learn how to sit for the cameras. Both royals masted the "duchess slant:" knees and ankles together (never crossed!) with legs tilted to one side.
Their kids come first in everything they do.
They each have two children (although Kate's allegedly wants more!) but their families share more than just size. Both Kate and Diana recognize the importance of being a hands-on mom, whether it's traveling with their kids while performing royal duties or keeping unruly toddlers in line.
They love to give back.
Appearing at engagements comes with the title, but both Diana and Kate make helping others a priority. The Princess helped bring issues like landmines, HIV/AIDS and leprosy into the spotlight, while the Duchess hopes to combat the stigmatization of mental illness with her charity Heads Together.
They're not afraid to let loose.
Princess Diana became a style legend and Kate Middleton tends to make clothes sell out in a snap, but neither them are afraid to get casual from time to time. They even share a love for the same $65 sneakers, sporting laid-back Supergas at public events.
They're universally beloved.
It's no secret the world can't get enough of the royals. But when it comes to role models, their generosity and caring spirits sets these celebrities apart.
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