Princess Kate and Duchess Meghan keep turning heads and causing a stir as they wear outfits that echo the timeless style of Lady Diana. But is this a calculated move?
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00:00 Princess Kate and Duchess Meghan keep turning heads and causing a stir as they wear outfits
00:04 that echo the timeless style of Lady Diana.
00:07 At first glance, their seemingly heartfelt tribute to their husband's mother, Lady Diana,
00:11 could be more than just a sentimental gesture, suggests British journalist and royal expert
00:15 Omid Scobie.
00:16 In his book Endgame, Scobie proposes that royal advisors might have played a role in
00:20 guiding Kate and Meghan to adopt a style reminiscent of Diana.
00:24 He says they were essentially encouraged to cosplay as their husband's mother, with the
00:27 idea that dressing like Diana would allow some of her shine to rub off on them.
00:32 Lady Diana, renowned for her unparalleled popularity stemming from charity work and
00:35 outspoken nature, made an indelible mark in the world of fashion.
00:39 Kate is often praised for her elegant and accessible fashion, which she cleverly combines
00:43 with high-end designer pieces.
00:46 Her style is often reminiscent of Diana, such as at Ascot, where she appeared in a polka
00:50 dot midi dress and echo of Diana's 1988 outfit.
00:53 Duchess Meghan, known for her notoriously complex relationship with the media, has also
00:57 embraced elements of Diana's iconic style.
01:01 Her final official appearance as a royal, clad in a green ensemble, could be seen as
01:04 a symbolic statement, reminiscent of Diana's noteworthy appearance at the Trooping the
01:08 Colour ceremony in 1982.
01:11 Are Kate and Meghan's fashion references to Diana an expression of respect or the result
01:15 of a well-thought-out strategy?
01:16 Let us know in the comments!