All eyes are on Meghan after leaving the UK with Prince Harry — will her style change now that she’s separated from the Royal family? Usually, she keeps her sartorial choices simple and clean and classic. But is it due to sleek styling or has the Duchess of Sussex been inspired by someone else? Like, say, the late Princess Diana? Prince Harry’s mother was a fashion icon in her time — which would’ve been tough since it was the ’80s and ’90s. Yet her style was effortless and anything she wore, every woman wanted. And the same goes for Meg, the more and more we see her.

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Monochromatic moment
These soft brown shades give Princess Diana a wash of elegance that she wears so well.

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Monochromatic moment
This monochromatic look compliments Meghan's rich, brown locks.

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Emerald green
Princess Diana makes a bold statement with a classic, structured blazer.

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Emerald green
Meghan Markle does head-to-toe in the same colour, and knocks it out of the park.

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Lady in red
Princess Di perfectly compliments her son Prince Harry by wearing a slim-fitting, long-sleeved dress.

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Lady in red
Years later, Meghan Markle stuns in a matching ensemble to a grown-up Prince Harry.

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Go for green
Princess Di rocked the green when she was pregnant with Prince William.
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Here are some of Princess Diana's favourite clothing brands.

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Go for green
Meghan opted for a maternity green look too on Commonwealth Day at Canada House.

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Wild flowers
Diana stunned in this blue and white tunic over white pants during her trip to Saudi Arabia.

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Wild flowers
Meghan's blue and white, toile-like print is almost identical to Diana's tunic.
Just a drop in the bucket of some of Meghan's best fashion moments.
Just a drop in the bucket of some of Meghan's best fashion moments.

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Pink ladies
Diana was exquisite in this pink skirt suit with the button detailing that royals oh-so-love.

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Pink ladies
Meghan opted for a blush shade for her off-the shoulder dress and matching hat for her first Trooping the Colour.
Meghan sometimes dresses like Kate Middleton, too.
Meghan sometimes dresses like Kate Middleton, too.

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Back to black
Nothing basic about Diana's shimmery dress. And she appeared to be having a blast, rightfully so.

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Back to black
Meg's LBD with the white flecks and the belt is absolutely lovely.

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Stripes forever
Diana even knew how to make the simplest of striped dresses work.

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Stripes forever
Meg's blue-and-white-striped button-down paired with those billowy white trousers and wow. Just...WOW. Also, notice how Meghan is holding her white hate, kind of like the one Diana is wearing in the previous pic? It's like she knew.

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Monochrome magnificence
Her white jacket with black trim paired with a matching hat was the kind of look only Diana could pull off.

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Monochrome magnificence
While Meghan opted for an embroidered shirt dress, it's the black and white hat that elevates it to a Diana level of class.

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Boots on the ground
Diana made even the most casual of outfits cool thanks to these boots over her jeans.

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Boots on the ground
These slouchy suede beauties were unexpected, yet lovely on Christmas Day.

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Hat’s off
Only a princess could make a beret work.

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Hat’s off
Though a duchess can do them justice too.

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Forever plaid
Can't go wrong with this pattern, then and now.

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Forever plaid
Here's proof. Megs opted for a more easygoing look, though, and paired her plaid top with casual pants.
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You might also like to find out what Meghan Markle's beauty routine is.

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Anything but basic black
Nothing says classic like a black pantsuit and white top.

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Anything but basic black
This is exactly how a professional working royal should look — smart and sophisticated.

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Pretty pinstripes
Head-to-toe pinstripes isn't the easiest look to pull off, but Diana's coat dress and white hat was damn near perfect.

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Pretty pinstripes
Similar to Diana's previous look, but add in a matching belt, those royally loved buttons and a blazer draped casually over her shoulders and well done, Meg.

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Jean machine
The mom jeans back then weren't as big as they became recently, but Di still managed to rock them.

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Jean machine
Meghan pairing her destructed denim with a white boyfriend shirt was picture-perfect.
The first sighting of Meghan and Harry was glorious, wasn't it?
The first sighting of Meghan and Harry was glorious, wasn't it?

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Tartan it up
The awesome print of the green and blue tartan is only made more '80s fabulous, thanks to the wicked shoulder pads happening.

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Tartan it up
Meghan opted for the traditional Scottish pattern when she and Harry visited Edinburgh and her coat was equally oversized and awesome.

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Black beauty
Diana's wide brim number was fitting for a funeral, though it also would've worked anywhere else. But that might be because she had a confidence when it came to fashion, something many people don't have.

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Black beauty
Meghan's felt hat was ideal for the service she attended, yet made her entire look appear less severe.

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White hot
Yowza. Diana sizzled in this white floor-length, one-shoulder gown.

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White hot
Meghan's reception halter dress showed off her shoulders and was sexy as hell.

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Jewel tones
A shade this rich did the unthinkable: made Diana more beautiful.

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Jewel tones
That emerald green top and matching pencil skirt might be one of the best things we've ever seen on Meghan. More, please.
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You might also like to see all the times Kate dressed like Diana.
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