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- Princess Diana was just 36 when she died in Paris 25 years ago on August 31, 1997.
- Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle occasionally wear jewelry that belonged to Princess Diana.
- Both have daughters named after Diana: Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana and Lilibet Diana.
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The ring is a 12-carat sapphire surrounded by 14 diamonds.
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The ring cost $38,000 when Diana picked it out, according to The Daily Mail. Today, it's priceless.
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Markle's engagement ring is a "jewel of inestimable value," Sophie Lomax, head of design at 77 Diamonds, told Business Insider.
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A representative from Cleave and Company told Insider that the jewelry company is "greatly honoured to have been of service and we wish Prince Henry and his fiancé the very best" but declined to comment further.
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Forget-me-nots are said to symbolize loyalty, affection, and undying love.
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"Prince Harry handpicked several flowers yesterday from their private garden at Kensington Palace to add to the bespoke bridal bouquet," read a statement from Kensington Palace, according to Town & Country.
"The spring blooms include Forget-Me-Nots which were Diana, Princess of Wales' favorite flower. The couple specifically chose them to be included in Ms. Markle's bouquet to honor the memory of the late Princess on this special day."
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The duchess was likely referring to her husband's late mother in the photo, which also featured small purple flowers in the background.
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Eagle-eyed royal fans noticed the flowers in the background of a snapshot that featured the duchess smiling on the garden's rope swing.
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Markle wore a white Stella McCartney gown to the reception.
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The ring has a matching aquamarine bracelet that Princess Diana wore in 1996, according to People.
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They're one of many heirloom pieces that she wears regularly.
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The watch was given to Diana as a wedding present from the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, according to The Daily Mail.
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Twitter user @hrhkatemeghan spotted Diana's diamond and South Sea pearl dangle earrings worn by Middleton at the 2019 BAFTAs. It was the first time that Middleton had worn these earrings.
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Diana wore the earrings numerous times for appearances, according to Town & Country.
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Tiaras are reserved for married members of the royal family.
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The crown consists of 19 arches and contains 38 drop-shaped pearls suspended from pretzel-like twists known as lover's knot bows, according to People.
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The bracelet has three pearl strands and diamond spacers. She's worn it with many outfits, most recently at the G7 Summit in June.
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Jewelry designer Nigel Milne said he was "delighted" to see the Duchess of Cambridge making it her own.
"The Princess of Wales was the most wonderful inspiration for us jewelers in that she wore her jewelry with such style and panache," he wrote on his website.
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People on Twitter got emotional about her outfit.
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Diana worked with them to create some of her most iconic looks.
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Jenny Packham is one of Middleton's favorite brands.
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It's not the only time Middleton has paid tribute to Princess Diana with her outfit choices.
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Princess Charlotte is already mastering the royal wave.
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They make sure all of their children know that there are two grandmothers.
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Her stylist met her at the hospital before she stepped out with the new baby.
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Harry remembers that his mother gave amazing hugs.
"She would just engulf you and squeeze you as tight as possible and being as short as I was then there was no escape, you were there, and you were there for as long as she wanted to hold you," he said in the HBO documentary "Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy."
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She and Harry were visiting Australia, Fiji, the Kingdom of Tonga, and New Zealand.
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Harry and Markle's first official royal tour also follows in the footsteps of Charles and Diana, who went on their first royal tour to Australia and New Zealand in 1983.
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The duchess also wore a pink Stella McCartney dress.
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Diana's sisters, Lady Jane Fellowes and Lady Sarah McCorquodale, attended Archie's christening.
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Harry and Markle announced they were expecting their second child with a portrait taken at their California home. The black-and-white shot was taken on an iPad by the Nigerian-born British photographer and longtime friend of the Duchess of Sussex Misan Harriman.
Lilibet Diana was born on June 4, 2021.
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"Lili is named after her great-grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen, whose family nickname is Lilibet," Markle and Harry said in a statement on the website for their organization, Archewell. "Her middle name, Diana, was chosen to honor her beloved late grandmother, The Princess of Wales."
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The outfit consisted of a Zara blazer, Hope skirt, and a Métier clutch, People magazine reported.
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Diana wore the outfit in September 1992 while walking with her sister in Nottingham and on a visit to South Korea in November 1992.
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She accessorized with a paired with a Sally-Ann Provan fascinator, and a pair of Diana's South-Sea pearl earrings, according to People magazine.
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Diana's dress was designed by Victor Edelstein, and her hat by Frederick Fox, People magazine reported.
19 times Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton paid homage to Princess Diana
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