The Duchess of Cambridge paid a touching tribute to Princess Diana as she attended the annual Order of the Garter Service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on Monday.
Kate, 37, looked the picture of sophistication as she opted for a button-down ivory coat dress by Catherine Walker, which featured panels edged in fine black lace.
Her outfit bore a striking resemblance to the white-suit ensemble the Princess of Wales wore during an appearance at the VJ Day celebrations in 1995.
In another nod to husband Prince William’s late mother, the royal accessorised with Diana’s Collingwood pearl earrings.
The Duchess of Cambridge, 37, paid a touching tribute to Princess Diana as she attended the annual Order of the Garter Service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on Monday
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![The Duchess of Cambridge's button-down ivory coat dress by Catherine Walker, which featured panels edged in fine black lace, bore a striking resemblance to the white-suit ensemble the Princess of Wales wore during an appearance at the VJ Day celebrations in 1995](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/17/16/14897104-7149873-image-m-19_1560785240989.jpg)
The Duchess of Cambridge’s ivory coat dress, which featured panels edged in fine black lace, bore a striking resemblance to the white-suit ensemble the Princess of Wales wore during an appearance at the VJ Day celebrations in 1995. Pictured with Princess Harry
Similarly, both women paired their stylish outfits with a small black clutch bag, hat and heels – albeit 24 years apart.
Kate completed her coat dress, which offered a contemporary take on a fifties look, with chic Prada heels and a black hat.
The ‘black suede wave cutout pumps pumps’ by the high-end brand cost a staggering £600 – and have since sold out online.
The mother-of-three also added a black hat by Lock and Co, and wore her brunette hair scraped back into a bun.
Meanwhile, the late Diana’s similar suit was designed by Tomasz Starzewski, while her hat was Philip Sommerville.
At the commemoration event in London over a decade ago, the Princess of Wales was photographed laughing and joking with her sons.
Prince William and Prince Harry dressed in smart blazers and beige trousers and would have been 11 and 13-years-old at the time.
![Diana, pictured in 1995, accessorised with pearls and a hat for the occasion](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/17/16/14897484-7149873-image-m-26_1560785348614.jpg)
![Kate similarly completed her outfit with a black hat by Lock and Co and matching clutch bag](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/17/16/14895810-7149873-The_mother_of_three_completed_her_outfit_with_a_black_hat_by_Loc-a-27_1560785357815.jpg)
Similarly, the Duchess of Cambridge and the late Princess Diana pair their stylish outfits, which were worn 24 years apart – with a small black clutch bag, hat and heels
![The Duchess of Cambridge opted for a monochrome Catherine Walker coat dress as she attended the annual Order of the Garter Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on Monday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/17/15/14894170-7149873-image-m-9_1560782018729.jpg)
The Duchess of Cambridge opted for a monochrome Catherine Walker coat dress as she attended the annual Order of the Garter Service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on Monday
![The mother-of-three coordinated the black lace detail on her ensemble with a matching hat and clutch bag, which she held in front of her](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/17/15/14894536-7149873-image-m-10_1560782026073.jpg)
The mother-of-three coordinated the black lace detail on her ensemble with a matching hat and clutch bag, which she held in front of her
While Kate’s suede point-toe cutout shoes featured a 85mm heel, she similarly looked in high spirits as she shared a joke with Queen Maxima of the Netherlands.
The royals were also joined by the Queen of Spain, who also pulled out all the fashion stops as they met the Queen.
Maxima, 48, and Letizia, 46, joined their husbands Willem-Alexander, 52, and Felipe, 51, for photos with the monarch in St George’s Hall ahead of the annual Order of the Garter service at St George’s Chapel.
Earlier both kings were invested as supernumerary, or stranger, Knights of the Garter, an appointment made as a gift from the Queen.
![Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and Kate beam from ear to ear as they watch the annual Order of the Garter Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle in Windsor](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/17/16/14898774-7149873-image-a-28_1560786532757.jpg)
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and Kate beam from ear to ear as they watch the annual Order of the Garter Service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle in Windsor
![Sophie Countess of Wessex, Queen Letizia of Spain, the Duchess of Cornwall, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and the Duchess of Cambridge, stand together as they watch the annual Order of the Garter Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/17/15/14894148-7149873-image-a-11_1560782566250.jpg)
Sophie Countess of Wessex, Queen Letizia of Spain, the Duchess of Cornwall, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and the Duchess of Cambridge, stand together as they watch the annual Order of the Garter Service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle
![The mother-of-three appeared to be in high spirits as she shared a joke with Queen Maxima of the Netherlands during the annual event](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/17/15/14894162-7149873-image-a-6_1560781470802.jpg)
The mother-of-three appeared to be in high spirits as she shared a joke with Queen Maxima of the Netherlands during the annual event
![Spain's Queen Letizia and the Duchess of Cambridge leave the Order of The Garter Service at Windsor Castle](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/17/16/14898776-7149873-image-a-29_1560786553259.jpg)
Spain’s Queen Letizia and the Duchess of Cambridge leave the Order of The Garter Service at Windsor Castle
While the focus of the day is on their husbands, Letizia and Maxima ensured they did not fade into the background by donning two stunning – but very different – outfits for the occasion.
Typically polished, Spanish queen Letizia opted for a timeless black and white look, pairing a patterned mid-length tea dress with a pair of point toe black leather heels and a matching black handbag.
The 280 euro (£250) frock by Spanish label Cherubina came in a flattering starburst pattern with a waist band in the same fabric that accentuated her slender frame, and long sleeves with button cuffs that added a demure touch to the look.
The queen finished the ensemble with a black headpiece that featured a large faux flower and a delicate black veil that fell over her eyes.
![The Duchess of Cornwall joined Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and the Duchess of Cambridge who could be smiling at the ceremony](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/17/15/14894150-7149873-image-a-13_1560783319667.jpg)
The Duchess of Cornwall joined Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and the Duchess of Cambridge who could be smiling at the ceremony
![Sophie Countess of Wessex, Queen Letizia of Spain, the Duchess of Cornwall, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and the Duchess of Cambridge, stand together as they watch the annual Order of the Garter Service at St George's Chapel,](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/17/15/14894146-7149873-image-a-12_1560782571411.jpg)
Sophie Countess of Wessex, Queen Letizia of Spain, the Duchess of Cornwall, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and the Duchess of Cambridge, stand together as they watch the annual Order of the Garter Service at St George’s Chapel,
![The Duchess donned a pair of £600 black suede wave cutout pumps by Prada, which have since sold out online. Pictured, with Queen Maxima, 48](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/17/15/14894158-7149873-image-a-16_1560783408783.jpg)
The Duchess donned a pair of £600 black suede wave cutout pumps by Prada, which have since sold out online. Pictured, with Queen Maxima, 48
Meanwhile Dutch Queen Maxima eschewed her love of big, bold colours in favour of a subtler blush pink dress for the outing.
The elegant knee-length creation, believed to be from Dutch designer Claes Iversen, made the most of the queen’s figure with a tuxedo lapel, wide waist belt and caped sleeve detailing.
She plumped to keep the ensemble monochrome, adding a pair of pink suede heels and a small sparkly clutch.
Hundreds of spectators will see Garter Knights walking through the grounds of Windsor Castle wearing their blue velvet robes and black velvet hats with white plumes.
Felipe was appointed by the Queen during his July 2017 state visit while Willem-Alexander received the honour during his state visit in October 2018.
![The Queen was joined by Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia for photos at Windsor Castle after the king was invested as a Supernumerary Knight of the Garter, ahead of the Order of the Garter Service at St George's Chapel. Letizia looked chic in a £250 dress by Cherubina](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/17/15/14889548-7149873-The_Queen_was_joined_by_Spain_s_King_Felipe_and_Queen_Letizia_fo-a-2_1560781059546.jpg)
The Queen was joined by Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia for photos at Windsor Castle after the king was invested as a Supernumerary Knight of the Garter, ahead of the Order of the Garter Service at St George’s Chapel. Letizia looked chic in a £250 dress by Cherubina
![King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands also posed for photos with the Queen in St George's Hall. Maxima plumped for a polished blush pink look for the outing](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/17/15/14889544-7149873-King_Willem_Alexander_and_Queen_Maxima_of_the_Netherlands_also_p-a-4_1560781059557.jpg)
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands also posed for photos with the Queen in St George’s Hall. Maxima plumped for a polished blush pink look for the outing
Recipients of the honour are chosen because they have held public office, contributed to national life or served the sovereign personally.
The appointment of Knights of the Garter is in the Queen’s gift and is made without consulting ministers.
Members of the order include former prime minister Sir John Major, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, a past president of the Supreme Court, and Admiral Lord Boyce, a former head of the UK’s armed forces.
The Queen is sovereign of the order and a number of other British and foreign royals are additional knights of the order, including Philip, Charles and William.
![Typically chic, Spain's queen Letizia opted for a timeless black and white look, pairing a patterned mid-length dress with point toe black leather heels and a matching black handbag](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/17/15/14889548-7149873-Typically_chic_Spain_s_queen_Letizia_opted_for_a_timeless_black_-a-3_1560781059554.jpg)
Typically chic, Spain’s queen Letizia opted for a timeless black and white look, pairing a patterned mid-length dress with point toe black leather heels and a matching black handbag
![Meanwhile Dutch Queen Maxima eschewed her love of big, bold colours in favour of a subtler blush pink dress for the outing. She paired a cape dress with suede shoes and a pink clutch](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/17/15/14889544-7149873-Meanwhile_Dutch_Queen_Maxima_eschewed_her_love_of_big_bold_colou-a-5_1560781059558.jpg)
Meanwhile Dutch Queen Maxima eschewed her love of big, bold colours in favour of a subtler blush pink dress for the outing. She paired a cape dress with suede shoes and a pink clutch