PHOTOS: Kate Middleton And Princess Diana---How Are They Similar And How Are They Different?

Nov. 16 2010, Published 4:01 a.m. ET
PHOTOS: Kate Middleton And Princess Diana---How Are They Similar And How Are They Different?
1. Wild Wear: Every now and then Diana would take a walk on the wild side, but even in leopard print she managed to look conservative.

Wild Wear: Every now and then Diana would take a walk on the wild side, but even in leopard print she managed to look conservative.
2. Wild Wear: Kate loves wearing attention grabbing prints and enjoying wild nights out on the town, looking Sexy in the City in an animal print dress and wedges.

Wild Wear: Kate loves wearing attention grabbing prints and enjoying wild nights out on the town, looking Sexy in the City in an animal print dress and wedges.
3. She’s Got Legs: Diana definitely had gorgeous legs, but always kept her hemlines conservatively long.

She’s Got Legs: Diana definitely had gorgeous legs, but always kept her hemlines conservatively long.
4. She’s Got Legs: Kate isn’t afraid to show off all of her assets, wearing short skirts and sleeveless tops with confidence.

She’s Got Legs: Kate isn’t afraid to show off all of her assets, wearing short skirts and sleeveless tops with confidence.
5. Working Girl: Diana often wore tailored suits, fulfilling her princess duties.

Working Girl: Diana often wore tailored suits, fulfilling her princess duties.
6. Working Girl: Career girl Kate dressed like any other city slicker in London, often wearing clothes from Jigsaw, where she was an accessories buyer.

Working Girl: Career girl Kate dressed like any other city slicker in London, often wearing clothes from Jigsaw, where she was an accessories buyer.
7. Pretty In Plaid: Every Brit babe loves plaid! Diana opted to wear the pattern in conservative style.

Pretty In Plaid: Every Brit babe loves plaid! Diana opted to wear the pattern in conservative style.
8. Pretty In Plaid: When Kate wears plaid, she makes sure to keep it modern and sexy.

Pretty In Plaid: When Kate wears plaid, she makes sure to keep it modern and sexy.
9. Undercover Lovers: Diana and Charles were often reserved in front of the cameras, showing little affection.

Undercover Lovers: Diana and Charles were often reserved in front of the cameras, showing little affection.
10. Undercover Lovers: Kate has no qualms when it comes to showing affection in public with William, often holding onto his arm and gazing into his eyes.

Undercover Lovers: Kate has no qualms when it comes to showing affection in public with William, often holding onto his arm and gazing into his eyes.
11. Haute Hatter: Diana was famous for her amazing collection of hats.

Haute Hatter: Diana was famous for her amazing collection of hats.
12. Haute Hatter: Kate also rocks eccentric headwear in regal style!

Haute Hatter: Kate also rocks eccentric headwear in regal style!
13. Gowned And Gorgeous: Diana was famous for her gorgeous gowns and her ability to combine current fashion with traditional royal glamour.


Gowned And Gorgeous: Diana was famous for her gorgeous gowns and her ability to combine current fashion with traditional royal glamour.
14. Gowned And Gorgeous: Even at a luxe ball, Kate keeps her style current

Gowned And Gorgeous: Even at a luxe ball, Kate keeps her style current
15. Family Ties: Diana was part of the aristocratic Spencer family, who had many ties to the royal family.

Family Ties: Diana was part of the aristocratic Spencer family, who had many ties to the royal family.
16. Family Ties: Kate is from a middle-class family in England. Her mother was an air hostess and her father, a flight dispatcher, before they founded a company called Party Pieces, which made them millions.

Family Ties: Kate is from a middle-class family in England. Her mother was an air hostess and her father, a flight dispatcher, before they founded a company called Party Pieces, which made them millions.