Kate hailed as 'children's princess' after latest public appearance

Princess Kate visits the National Portrait Gallery
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Ed Griffiths

By Ed Griffiths


Published: 05/02/2025

- 15:17

Diana was praised by royal fans for her public displays of affection to children during outings

Princess Kate's caring display towards a little girl during a visit to London's National Portrait Gallery has sparked royal fans to draw parallels between her and the late Princess Diana.

Both Catherine and the late Princess Diana have been renowned for their work with children.


The Princess of Wales joined a group of young children to visit the National Portrait Gallery on Tuesday, travelling by Minibus for the royal outing.

Kate seemed to forge a special bond with five-year-old Grace, with the pair being inseparable throughout the gallery.

Princess Kate and Princess Diana

Princess Kate channelled her inner Princess Diana through her caring display towards a little girl during a visit to London's National Portrait Gallery

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The royal walked hand-in-hand with the young girl and was later seen patting the children's heads and letting them sit on her lap in a tender and intimate display.

Royal fans were quick to point out the similarities between Kate and her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana.

Diana was hailed by royal fans for her public displays of affection to children during outings.

Royal enthusiasts have suggested that Kate's visit directly mirrored Princess Diana's appearance at the Heart Of Britain launch at Harrods on October 15, 1996.

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Princess Kate seemed to forge a special bond with five-year-old Grace

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During the occasion, Diana was pictured stroking the hair of seven-year-old Danielle Stephenson, whose life had been saved by pioneering surgeons.

The late Princess of Wales had been seen re-styling the little girl's hair back into a ponytail before assisting the children to get into place as they were called for a group photograph.

The two royals also have a similar fashion sense, with Kate often using Diana's ensembles as inspiration.

Princess Kate's stylish Petar Petrov wool blend blazer the exact shade of brown worn by Diana.

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Princess Diana's appeared at the Heart Of Britain launch at Harrods on October 15, 1996

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Both royals also opted for stylish gold jewellery.

Princess Kate shows her maternal instincts to her royal fans, earning her the title of the "children's princess" after being snapped playing games with schoolchildren on official visits.

Kate launched her Shaping Us campaign in 2023 - which she described it as her "life's work", which explores the importance of a child's formative years.

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