Wednesday, August 31 2022, marked 25 years since the tragic death of Diana Spencer, better known as Lady Diana. As a reminder, in August 1997, the Princess died in a tragic car accident under the Alma bridge in Paris, leaving the whole world in mourning.
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That evening, the mother of Prince William and Harry was trying at all costs to escape the paparazzi who had been following her all her life. And after the media hastened the death of the 'People's Princess', her son Harry, who wanted to avoid the same media frenzy on his wife, Meghan Markle, chose to leave England for the United States.
Princess Diana was a fashion icon
Ironically, as royal wives, both Meghan and Kate experienced the same media pressure, but the outcome was different as Kate is still dedicated to Royal services in the UK.Meanwhile, Meghan and Harry now live in the United States, with their two children, Archie and Lilibet.
On August 4 2021, the former American actress celebrated her 40th birthday. Before she left the Royal Family and made shocking revelations in front of Oprah Winfrey, Meghan often sported looks in tribute to the mother-in-law she never knew.
Indeed, as you can see through these photos, Meghan was often inspired by the glamorous and elegant outfits of Diana. The daughter-in-law of the late Princess also shares her passion for purple, the color of royalty and feminism, since it symbolized the English suffragettes. But Archie and Lilibet's mom wasn't the only one to pay tribute to the late icon.
Kate and Meghan's looks in honor of Lady Diana
Long before her, Kate, Prince William's wife, constantly paid tribute to Princess Diana through her looks. In fact, the Duchess of Cambridge continues to do so during her public appearances and royal engagements, drawing inspiration from the slightly more classic outfits of her mother-in-law. By contrast, Meghan is inspired by the more daring and glamorous styles of Lady Diana.
This article has been translated from Oh!MyMag FR.
