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White Coats
Everyone will remember the famous white coat that Meghan Markle wore when she and Prince Harry announced their engagement. Back in 1996, Princess Diana sported a similar piece. Don’t miss these Meghan Markle inspired wrap coats.
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Off the shoulder
Many people were shocked to see Meghan Markle wearing an off-the-shoulder gown at this years Trooping the Colour, but she wasn’t breaking royal protocol. In fact, Princess Diana wore a similar pink, off-the-shoulder dress back in 1987. Similarly, Meghan’s wedding gown was nearly off-the-shoulder but remained a little more modest since the ceremony took place in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. Here are all the ways in which Harry and Meghan’s wedding broke protocol.
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Button-down dresses
Even though Princess Diana chose to wear a hat, she looks almost identical to Meghan Markle. Both dresses are cream coloured, have buttons down the front, and a belt at the waist. Was this Meghan Markle’s first magazine cover? Our interview with the former actress.
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Black and white
Meghan Markle and Princess Diana both chose to dress in classic colours for the Royal Ascot horse race. Princess Diana wore a black and white dress with a hat to match back in 1985; Meghan wore almost the same outfit in June of 2018. Read up on Meghan’s wedding diet and fitness routine.
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Weekend clothes
It’s rare that you see the royals out in jeans, but both Meghan and Diana have been photographed in jeans and a collared white button-down. Recreate Meghan’s favourite smoothie with this recipe.
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White with blue flowers
Meghan Markle wore a blue and white flowy gown to the wedding of Celia McCorquodale that probably reminded you of a dress Princess Diana wore in November 1986. Don’t miss the adorable connection between Meghan Markle and Ellen DeGeneres.
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Black suits
Meghan and Diana are two royal family members that know how to look gorgeous in a well-fitted black suit. Queen Elizabeth likes to wear slightly brighter colors, though.
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Green prints
Princess Diana and Meghan Markle pop in these green patterned dresses. Meghan is pictured here at the Invictus Games Reception and Diana on a royal tour in Saudi Arabia. Meghan’s style is definitely influenced by Canadian designers thanks to her stylist BFF Jessica Mulroney.
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Stripes, stripes, stripes
Both Meghan and Diana sported the stripe look at two different occasions. Meghan Markle wore a striped button-down dress at Commonwealth Youth Forum in April. Princess Diana wore a similar striped dress on a tour in Australia in 1988.
Next, don’t miss these photos of Meghan modelling clothing for a Canadian fashion brand.