11 Times Kate Reminded Us of Diana as a Mother

Considering how alike William’s wife and late mother are, it’s sad that the two never met. And while Kate often pays subtle tribute to the late Princess Diana with her fashion choices it’s motherhood where she shows just how similar to Di she is.

Diana and Charles leaving hospital with baby William

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Polka dots

Diana and Charles leaving St. Mary's Hospital with little William for the first time was a momentous event.

Kate and Will leaving hospital with baby George

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Polka dots

The same went for Will and Kate, who paid sartorial homage in her dotted dress after the couple welcomed George into the world.

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The handoff

Diana passing Charles their firstborn was a delicate operation.

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The handoff

Kate was equally cautious (and if we're being honest, Will seemed just as nervous as his dad did with him). RELATED: That gorgeous shawl, though. Resembles what Will was brought home in.

Charles and Diana leaving hospital with baby Harry

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Red hot

Charles and Diana leaving the hospital with Harry seemed a little more daunting, but they handled it with ease.

William and Kate leaving hospital with baby Louis

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Red hot

Kate, like Diana, also just looks like she wants to head home with her new baby, youngest son Louis.

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Charles taking William to hospital to meet Harry

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Up for a visit

Charles bringing young William to meet his little brother deserves a little love.

William taking Charlotte and George to meet Louis

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Up for a visit

And Will did the very same, when he brought George and Charlotte to meet their little bro.

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Fast, not furious

Diana taking part in the moms' race during the school's Sports Day is every competitive mom.

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Fast, not furious

Hmm, Kate may have been a little furious to get beaten by Will and Harry (who was so fast he was long gone and didn't even make the photo).

Diana, William and Harry walking down stairs of plane

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Leaving on a jetplane

Every now and then, the royals need to get away.

William, George, Kate and Charlotte walking down stairs of plane

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Leaving on a jetplane

The Cambridges arriving in Canada was everything.

Diana and Harry on water ride at amusement park

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Out and about

A day at an amusement park was a blast for Diana and Harry.

Kate, Will and George looking at bilby at the Taronga Zoo in Sydney

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Out and about

The Cambridge kids might still be too young to take in some big rides but a trip to the zoo is just what George ordered — especially when said zoo is in Sydney.

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Winter wonderland

Diana loved to go skiing with her boys.

William, George, Kate and Charlotte posing while on ski vacation

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Winter wonderland

And skiing is a big part of Kate's life with her family too.

Harry sticking his tongue out while in Diana's arms at 1988 Trooping the Colour

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Acting out

When you're on display as much as Diana was, all you can do is imagine shaking your head and sighing in exasperation. She always has so much style, though.