Princess Charlotte's new coat is a 'royal rewind' of granny Diana's 80s version

The dazzling garment featured a chocolate brown velvet collar to match the pockets, buttons, and cuffs in the same hue. The midi length fully covered her outfit, and she expertly styled it with hazelnut brown tights and smart ballet pumps by Tory Burch, another brand loved by the Princess of Wales.

The late Princess Diana, who is the mother of Prince William and Charlotte's grandmother, actually wore a hugely similar coat back in 1982. The former wife of King Charles donned a sophisticated and elegant camel and brown checked coat dress by Arabella Pollen on a visit to Wales that year.

I am astounded at how similar this style is to Charlotte's. Not only does it feature the same toffee-toned tint, but it also has brown buttons positioned down the front, as well as prominent cuffs and a statement neckline. Of course, there are some differences; Diana's coat had a delicate tartan print embossed on the fabric, and the shape of the collar is slightly different. But we think you'll agree, they look uncannily similar. Diana topped off her look with a smart beret, whereas Charlotte wore her mother's Jigsaw bow in her hair, fastening her pretty half-up, half-down hairstyle.

This isn't the first time that Charlotte has stepped out in outfits that are reminiscent of her late grandmother's iconic wardrobe. At the Princess of Wales' Christmas carol concert on Friday 5 December, Charlotte stole the show in her adorable, Victorian-style dress in a bold, eye-catching navy blue. The velvet style had a pretty collar, which was designed in contrasting white and featured a bow and intricate embroidered detail.

Prince William's mother was the talk of Trooping the Colour in 1984 when she stepped out whilst pregnant with Prince Harry in a pastel blue Jan Van Velden maternity dress, which featured a statement rectangular collar - just like Charlotte's bespoke frock.

At Trooping the Colour 2024, the Princess of Wales made her first public appearance since her health diagnosis was revealed, wearing an upcycled Jenny Packham dress she had worn previously. Getting in on the nautical action was Princess Charlotte, wearing navy blue once again, in the form of a sailor-style dress that featured a striking white trim and had a traditional collar, adding a timeless touch to her look.

In 1981, Diana posed with the then Prince Charles after the Privy Council sanctioned her and the royal's wedding, wearing a navy blue dress in the same cut with a statement ribbon, only Diana's was red, not blue.

"Princess Charlotte has become something of a fashion icon for timeless, heritage-inspired, storybook Christmas dressing," Charlotte Kewley, baby and children's fashion stylist, tells HELLO!. "Her outfits are always beautiful and avoid any obvious trends, but it's the thoughtful details that make her look - the neatly tied hair bow, velvet collars, patent Mary Janes, and the classic wool coat."