Meghan Markle’s latest outfit paid homage to Princess Diana

THE Duchess of Sussex often includes references to her husband’s mother in her outfits and she did it again on the weekend.

Meghan Markle and Princess Diana

IF THE pale pink Carolina Herrera dress Meghan Markle wore to last Saturday’s Trooping the Colour ceremony felt familiar, it might be because Princess Diana wore a strikingly similar design over three decades ago.

The Duchess of Sussex’s off-the-shoulder look is reminiscent of a Catherine Walker design worn by Prince Harry’s late mother to a Berlin Opera House Gala in 1987. Both dresses feature the same pastel hue, open neckline and buttoned-up bodice.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the weekend. Picture: Mega

Princess Diana pictured in 1987.

Despite its similarity to Princess Di’s gown, Markle’s outfit was deemed “inappropriate” by some on social media, who felt that exposed shoulders had no place at Queen Elizabeth’s birthday parade.

This isn’t the first time Markle has channelled the late Princess of Wales’ style: Her engagement ring from Prince Harry features diamonds once owned by Diana, and she wore her late mother-in-law’s aquamarine ring to her wedding reception in May.

Megan’s engagement ring. Picture: Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP

The bride is wearing an emerald-cut aquamarine ring which belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales. Picture: Steve Parsons/WPA Pool/Getty Images

Princess Diana wearing the aquamarine ring Prince Harry gave to his wife Meghan Markle.

This article originally appeared on The New York Post.