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.

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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.

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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).
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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.

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

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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).

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Leaving on a jetplane
Every now and then, the royals need to get away.

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Leaving on a jetplane
The Cambridges arriving in Canada was everything.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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Acting out
Yep, Kate knows exactly what that's like, particularly with Charlotte.

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A little less conversation
A little more hugs from mom.

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A little less conversation
OK, sometimes you just need to talk it out.

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Cuddle time
Sometimes a kid just needs his mama. It's really all about the cuddles.

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Cuddle time
Because there's really no better place for a youngster to be.
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