Kate Middleton’s appearance at the Thanksgiving Service commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day at Westminster Abbey has garnered considerable attention. For the occasion, Kate, the wife of Prince William, paid a subtle tribute to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, through her choice of attire.
By re-wearing a beloved Alessandra Rich dress, Kate evoked a resemblance to one of Princess Diana’s iconic looks. Kate’s elegant white dress featured long sleeves and a high neckline, accented with pleats around both the waist and the neck.
In contrast, Princess Diana’s referenced outfit was a white midi dress adorned with polka dots, which she famously wore to Royal Ascot in 1988. Diana’s dress also incorporated delicate pleating across the waist. Princess Diana, the mother of Prince William and Prince Harry and the former spouse of King Charles, passed away on August 31, 1997.
Notably, this gesture of remembrance from Kate Middleton comes shortly after Prince Harry’s widely discussed interview. During his conversation with the BBC, the Duke of Sussex made surprising statements that have reportedly deepened the existing tensions within the royal family. Harry expressed his desire for “reconciliation” with his father, King Charles, while also stating, “I don’t know how much longer my father has.” He further acknowledged that certain members of the royal family will not forgive him for his memoir, “Spare.” “Some members of my family will never forgive me for writing a book. Of course, they will never forgive me for lots of things,” the Duke of Sussex commented.
