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Did Kate pay tribute to Diana in her third baby maternity dress?

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Ever since the news broke that The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to her and Prince William's third child, a baby boy, our feeds have been flooded, nay inundated with images of the couple and other news (whether real or imaginary) surrounding this special moment. 

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Yet Twitter has been lit with its own theories. Naturally. Asking, in fact whether Kate's dress, a white lace collar by Jenny Packham paired with nude Gianvito Rossi heels according to GoodHousekeeping.com, was some sort of homage to Diana. 

A comparison: 1984 vs. 2018

See, Diana wore this dress in 1984, after the birth of Prince Harry, to meet the press. Diana, the Princess of Wales wore a warmer look as it was September in the UK, a red jacket over a collared layer with a matching pair of low red heels. 

Images: Getty

While summer is just starting in the UK now, Kate opted for a lighter maternity frock. 

Here is what Twitter had to say: 

Images: Getty

Whether intentional or just a coincidence, both women looked glowingly happy with the arrival of their latest addition. 

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