For one, they were both hounded by the press.
Diana was so popular that the press followed her wherever she went.
Her car was speeding away from the paparazzi when it crashed, leading to her death in 1997.
“Prince William is very unhappy at the paparazzi harassment of his girlfriend.
He wants more than anything for it to stop,” his spokesman said (via theDaily Mail).
After Kate married into the royal family, the public only grew more obsessed with her.
From marrying into the royal family to being fashion icons, these two women have a lot of similarities.
Here are some of the ways Kate Middleton is like her late mother-in-law.
Diana was born to an aristocratic family.
Part of their money came from sheep farming.
Diana earned her title “Lady” in 1975 when her father became the 8th Earl Spencer.
Her mom was worth more than her dad.
Kate lived a lavish life before she married William, Prince of Wales, thanks to her parents.
However, Michael has connections with the British nobility.
The document was reportedly her first work contract and was sold at auction for 7,000.
Like Diana, Kate Middleton had regular jobs before becoming a full-time working royal.
Kate also worked as a part-time assistant buyer at Jigsaw after she graduated from St. Andrews in 2005.
Belle Robinson, Jigsaw co-founder, praised Kate’s work ethic and how she handled the media.
She would reportedly go out to satisfy the paparazzi so they would leave them alone and was very polite.
Their wedding ceremonies were extravagant and could be likened to a fairy tale coming true.
However, their married lives were another story, as both had to endure cheating rumors.
King Charles and Diana had an unhappy marriage and there were rumors he was cheating on her.
In 1986, Charles started an affair with his then-ex and now-wife Queen Camilla.
Also, Charles and Diana eventually divorced and he married Camilla.
Meanwhile, Kate and William are still together.
However, the mother- and daughter-in-law share the same sense of fashion.
Kate Middleton hashonored the late Princess of Wales several times by channeling Diana’s iconic style.
Diana’s fashion choices have endured the test of time.
EvenMeghan Markle channeled Diana’s trendy style.
Diana reportedly made the public care about royal fashion with her wardrobe.
Whatever she wears sells out in minutes, making her a royal style icon just like Diana.
“She opened our brand up to the international market and gave us great exposure around the globe.
In 1991, Diana competed with other moms at Prince Harry’s sports day at Wetherby School in Richmond.
She regularly visited the gym near her home in London and was photographed swimming and playing tennis.
Harry beat his brother and sister-in-law.
However, it was a tight competition because all were competitive.
William even joked with Kate, telling her, “You nearly beat me!”
according toTown & Country.
She can sail and also used to row when she joined the organization Sisterhood.
In 2012, Kate played ping-pong with William and shot hoops while pregnant.
“I love the physical challenge sport presents and the mental strength it gives us all.
