Continuing a long-standing tradition, Britain’s Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, arrived in Islamabad on October 14 on a five-day visit, to further improve ties between the two countries. Kate's attire was praised by m
Continuing a long-standing tradition, Britain’s Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, arrived in Islamabad on October 14 on a five-day visit, to further improve ties between the two countries. Kate's attire was praised by m
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IN PICTURES | Kate Middleton pays tribute to fashionista Diana on first Pakistan tour

Continuing a long-standing tradition, Britain’s Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, arrived in Islamabad on October 14 on a five-day visit, to further improve ties between the two countries. Kate's attire was praised by many on social media for being elegant and suited to Pakistani culture. What was striking in Kate's fashion choices was the resemblance they bore to her mother-in-law late Princess Diana's clothes during her Pakistan trips. Check out all the photos here.
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Kate Middleton and Prince William at the Nur Khan Airbase, where Kate was spotted in a Catherine Walker dress (reportedly one of Princess Diana's favourite designers) with matching pants. The outfit was a modern take on the traditional churidar kameez. (Photo | AP)
Kate Middleton and Prince William at the Nur Khan Airbase, where Kate was spotted in a Catherine Walker dress (reportedly one of Princess Diana's favourite designers) with matching pants. The outfit was a modern take on the traditional churidar kameez. (Photo | AP)
Kate Middleton and Prince William were received by Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his wife Mehriene Qureshi.
Kate Middleton and Prince William were received by Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his wife Mehriene Qureshi.
Kate's light blue outfit closely resembled Princess Diana's outfit during her visit to Pakistan in 1996. She too wore a tunic with pants. (Photo | Twitter)
Kate's light blue outfit closely resembled Princess Diana's outfit during her visit to Pakistan in 1996. She too wore a tunic with pants. (Photo | Twitter)
A Twitter user commented: 'Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. A fierce combination of grace and beauty. Now Kate, then Diana.' (Photo | Twitter)
A Twitter user commented: 'Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. A fierce combination of grace and beauty. Now Kate, then Diana.' (Photo | Twitter)
For her meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, Kate opted for an emerald green tunic by Catherine Walker with cream pants by designer Maheen Khan. She wore a scarf by Satrangi with designer Zeen earrings. (Photo | Kensington Palace Twitter)
For her meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, Kate opted for an emerald green tunic by Catherine Walker with cream pants by designer Maheen Khan. She wore a scarf by Satrangi with designer Zeen earrings. (Photo | Kensington Palace Twitter)
Kate's shalwar kameez and dupatta is a definite throwback to Princess Diana's traditional outfit during her solo trip to Pakistan in 1991. (Photos | Twitter)
Kate's shalwar kameez and dupatta is a definite throwback to Princess Diana's traditional outfit during her solo trip to Pakistan in 1991. (Photos | Twitter)
Imran Khan was the husband of Princess Diana’s close friend Jemima Khan. (Photos | Twitter)
Imran Khan was the husband of Princess Diana’s close friend Jemima Khan. (Photos | Twitter)
For her visit to Islamabad's Government Girls College, Middleton wore a periwinkle blue shalwar kameez with a two-toned chiffon dupatta by Maheen Khan and flats by Russell & Bromley. (Photo | AP)
For her visit to Islamabad's Government Girls College, Middleton wore a periwinkle blue shalwar kameez with a two-toned chiffon dupatta by Maheen Khan and flats by Russell & Bromley. (Photo | AP)
Like mother-in-law, like daughter-in-law! (Photos | Twitter)
Like mother-in-law, like daughter-in-law! (Photos | Twitter)
Here are more photographs from the second day of the royal couple's Pakistan visit. (Photo | Kensington Palace Twitter)
Here are more photographs from the second day of the royal couple's Pakistan visit. (Photo | Kensington Palace Twitter)
In the Margalla Hills, which sit in the foothills of the Himalayas, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge joined children from four local schools taking part in activities designed to educate young people on environmental protection and wildlife conservation. (Photo | Kensington Palace Twitter)
In the Margalla Hills, which sit in the foothills of the Himalayas, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge joined children from four local schools taking part in activities designed to educate young people on environmental protection and wildlife conservation. (Photo | Kensington Palace Twitter)
The royal couple visited a school in Islamabad to highlight the importance of education for young children. (Photo | AP)
The royal couple visited a school in Islamabad to highlight the importance of education for young children. (Photo | AP)
This is the first royal tour to the country since 2006 when the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, and Camilla, travelled to Pakistan. (Photo | AP)
This is the first royal tour to the country since 2006 when the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, and Camilla, travelled to Pakistan. (Photo | AP)
'Access to quality education, particularly to girls and young women is one of the UK's top priorities in Pakistan,' an official handout from Kensington Palace had stated. (Photo | Kensington Palace Twitter)
'Access to quality education, particularly to girls and young women is one of the UK's top priorities in Pakistan,' an official handout from Kensington Palace had stated. (Photo | Kensington Palace Twitter)
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