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Kate Middleton Dazzles in Blue Outfit Similar to Princess Diana's Look during '96 Pakistan Visit

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By Gracious Egedegbe
Oct 16, 2019
06:30 A.M.

Kate Middleton is currently on tour with husband Prince Williams, and although they only recently arrived, she's already making headlines as she channels Princess Diana's fashion vibes.

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Prince William and Kate Middleton's Pakistani tour is set to last for five days. The pair made a stunning sight as they arrived at the Pakistani Air Force Base Nur Khan on Monday for the start of the tour.

 Duchess of Cambridge arrives at RSS Discovery as part of an away day to the Scottish City on October 23, 2015 in Dundee, Scotland | Photo: Getty Images

Duchess of Cambridge arrives at RSS Discovery as part of an away day to the Scottish City on October 23, 2015 in Dundee, Scotland | Photo: Getty Images

FANS LOVE THE ICONIC SIGHT OF MIDDLETON IN A TRADITIONAL-THEMED OUTFIT‎

Fans were given a unique view of the arrival on the couple's official Instagram page, @kensingtonroyal. The snap, only hours old, has already amassed over 700,000 likes with netizens lauding the iconic sight captured in the image.

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Prince Williams wore a black suit as is his norm, while Middleton wore a traditional gown paired with trousers, much like the Pakistani women are known to favor.

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THE OUTFIT HAS MANY RECALLING THAT THE LATE PRINCESS DIANA WORE SOMETHING SIMILAR DECADES AGO

The mother of three stepped off the plane in a custom-made aqua dress and matching pants. The dress features a draped neckline and long sleeves like the traditional shalwar kameez, a lightweight outfit that usually includes a loose-fitting tunic top with pants underneath.

The Duchess of Cambridge finished off the elegant look with a pair of nude high heeled shoes and with her signature bouncy mane left to flow freely past her shoulders.

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The look now has many people recalling history that Princess Diana wore a similar outfit while on a visit to Pakistan in 1996. The royal had also worn a bespoke ensemble inspired by the traditional Pakistan fashion in a similar shade of light blue during her stay.

Diana, Princess Of Wales In Lahore, Pakistan, During Her Visit To Help The Shaukat Memorial Hospital | Photo: Getty Images

Diana, Princess Of Wales In Lahore, Pakistan, During Her Visit To Help The Shaukat Memorial Hospital | Photo: Getty Images

According to reports, Middleton and Princess Diana's dresses were both made by renowned designer Catherine Walker, who was a favorite of Princess Diana and now, Middleton.

Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge arrive at Kur Khan airbase ahead of their royal tour of Pakistan on October 14, 2019 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan | Photo: Getty Images

Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge arrive at Kur Khan airbase ahead of their royal tour of Pakistan on October 14, 2019 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan | Photo: Getty Images

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IT IS NOT THE FIRST TIME MIDDLETON'S OUTFIT WILL BE CONNECTED TO THAT OF A FELLOW ROYAL

It is not the first time Middleton will be having such a "fashion choice" connection with other women of the royal family.

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On a recent visit to the Natural History Museum, of which she is patron, she wore a fall-themed ensemble, including green khaki culottes from one of her favorite brands, "Jigsaw," and a burgundy sweater with a scalloped neckline.

It is reported that Middleton and her actress sister-in-law Meghan Markle seem to favorite British retailer, "Jigsaw," as the latter was also spotted rocking clothes from the store while attending a charity capsule collection for "Smart Works."

From the reactions to Middleton's fashion choices, however, there is no one complaining!

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