Kate Middleton appears to be taking fashion cues from her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana.

The late royal, who held the Princess of Wales title, remains an inspiration in the fashion industry for her bold and classy style.

Diana’s past looks have sparked similar retro designs over the years, with the new Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, joining the trend.

Kate Middleton’s Speculated New ‘Secret Stylist’ May Be A Princess Diana Fan

Kate is speculated to have a new stylist after her longtime aide and rumored stylist, Natasha Archer, stepped down from her role. She was never confirmed to be the Princess’s stylist, with Kensington Palace once noting the future Queen was not keen on having her clothes overshadow her humanitarian efforts.

Nonetheless, that hasn’t stopped many from believing Archer played a role in Kate’s fashion choices, with these speculations growing after her exit. In recent months, the Princess of Wales’ wardrobe has significantly changed, sparking rumors of a new stylist with a Diana complex.

The speculated “secret stylist,” per The Daily Mail, appears to be a fan of the late Princess, frequently using Kate to pay tribute to some of Diana’s most unforgettable looks. However, rather than just imitating the late royal’s outfits, the rumored stylist helped Kate own these styles.

Inside The Similar Outfits Worn By The Princess Of Wales

In May 1986, Diana turned heads when she wore a black trouser suit and white ruffled blouse at a gala event in Vancouver, Canada. Her oldest son’s wife donned a matching ensemble in September 2025, featuring a McQueen trouser suit and Knatchbull blouse.

The only difference between the two outfits was their choice of trousers. Diana had worn a balloon-shaped style popular in the 1980s, while Kate opted for a more modern touch in her trousers. The fashion resemblance continued at the recent Trooping the Color event.

Kate sparked nostalgia by wearing a similar ensemble to the one Diana rocked in 1987. At the time, the late Princess donned a blue coat dress by Catherine Walker at an Easter service in Windsor Castle. The future Queen paid tribute to the design by rocking a matching blue coat dress by the same designer.

The Royal Family’s Popularity Is Reportedly Resting On Kate’s Shoulders 

Besides being the fashion icons of their Royal era, Kate and Diana are also the most popular women in the British monarchy. The late Princess generated a buzz during her lifetime, with her daughter-in-law making similar waves as the new Princess of Wales.

The Blast covered the impacts of Kate’s popularity, reporting that a royal commentator credited her for the wave of momentum the Royal Family is currently riding. Catherine Mayer argued that the public’s positive perception of the monarchy mostly stemmed from the Princess’s efforts.

“Kate is the closest they have to a rockstar member these days, and she’s the one everyone wants to see. That’s a huge burden for anyone to carry,” Mayer said. The royal commentator praised the Princess for carrying the burden effortlessly while having “existential battles with her health.”

Kate’s Former Unofficial Stylist Raised Eyebrows With An Unfollowing Spree

The Royal Family’s popularity wasn’t the only thing resting on Kate’s shoulders, as she is reportedly risking upsetting her husband with her decision to help him reconcile with his estranged brother. The Blast reported that sources claimed she was working towards reuniting the siblings.

Prince Harry was allegedly on board with her plans, with King Charles eager to have him “back in the fold before it’s too late.” However, the weight of these claims became uncertain when Kate’s former aide, Archer, went on an unfollowing spree after her exit.

Archer reportedly unfollowed Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle, on Instagram and those in her inner circle. The list included the Duchess of Sussex’s As Ever brand, her hair colorist, Kadi Lee, and fashion blogs that covered Kate and Meghan’s outfits.

Kate Middleton Allegedly Kept Her Distance From Meghan Markle

While it remains uncertain why Archer decided to unfollow everything related to Meghan, her actions came months after allegations about the Duchess’s relationship with the Princess of Wales. The Blast covered the story in April, reporting that royal reporter Omid Scobie had dropped these allegations.

Scobie addressed the alleged tensions between the sisters-in-law, claiming the former actress struggled with life as a Royal after marrying Harry. She allegedly hoped to build a bond with Kate as women who became royals through marriage, but was met with a cold shoulder.

Scobie claimed the Princess of Wales was “uninterested in forming this kind of bond with Meghan,” with several sources alleging that she wasn’t “a fan” of the entrepreneur. One source noted the future Queen “spent more time talking about Meghan than talking to her.”

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