Princess Diana was always known for her chic and sophisticated sense of style—even when she was styling her baby bump while pregnant with Prince William in 1982 and Prince Harry in 1984. As we’ve watched Kate Middleton look effortlessly chic during all three of her pregnancies and begin to track Meghan Markle‘s maternity style, here’s a look back at how Lady Di dressed as she anticipated the arrival of her bundles of joy.
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In a red Bellville Sassoon coat and a John Boyd cap at the Guildhall in London on the day she announced her pregnancy with Prince William.
Wearing a green Bellville Sassoon coat and John Boyd hat during a visit to Bristol.
Wearing a patterned knit sweater, baggy red pants, and black shoes while watching Prince Charles play polo at Smiths Lawn in Windsor.
Arriving at the Grand National Races in Liverpool wearing a furry red coat, matching hat and black ballet flats.
Attending the wedding of Carolyn Pride and William Bartholomew in a billowy pink dress, pearl choker necklace, and white hat.
In a green silk dress and matching fascinator on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch the Trooping The Colour.
In a flowing pink dress and white cardigan for a polo match in Windsor.
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Wearing a collared pink button-down dress while watching Prince Charles play polo in Windsor.
Wearing a blue printed Catherine Walker dress with white collar detailing to a polo match in Hampshire.
In a green polka dot Catherine Walker dress and white sandals while at a polo match in Windsor with Prince Charles.
In a red bow-detailed gown by David Sassoon while arriving at the Barbican Centre.
On boat trip on the Scilly Isles wearing a black and white polka dot dress and black trench coat.
In a ruffled blue and white polka dot dress and black flats during a trip to the Scilly Isles.
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In a pink ruffle sleeve coat and matching hat while visiting Liverpool with Prince Charles.
In a furry magenta coat while in Huddersfield.
Walking the red carpet of a movie premiere wearing a blue silk Catherine Walker gown and silver clutch bag.
Arriving to the Royal Ascot wearing a peach colored dress and hat by designer Jan Van Velden.
Wearing a white flowy dress and the Spencer Family tiara at the Royal Academy.
Arriving to a watch a production of Starlight Express at Apollo Victoria theatre wearing a blush sparkle gown and metallic gold shoes.
Arriving to an appearance in a lavender dress, white shoes, and a matching veiled cap.
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