Kate Middleton Subtly Paid Tribute to Princess Diana in Her New Royal Portrait

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. “As it is the first portrait to depict them together, and specifically during their time as The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, I wanted the image to evoke a feeling of balance between their public and private lives.”This content can also be viewed on the site it from.Following the unveiling, many pointed out that there may be a deeper meaning behind Kate Middleton's dress.

The duchess is known for , and this portrait was no exception. Though her dress was decidedly more '80s-inspired, we can't help but note that Princess Diana wore a sparkling gown in a similar shade to the London premiere of The Hunt for Red October in 1990.

To make the reference even more clear, Diana also paired her turquoise gown with matching satin pumps.However, Princess Diana wasn't the only member of the royal family that Middleton honored in her portrait.

In fact, the pearl drop brooch previously belonged to a former Duchess of Cambridge. According to , the piece once belonged to Queen Mary's mother, Princess Augusta, who became the Duchess of Cambridge in 1818 after marrying Prince Adolphus.