Royal Canadian tour 2011: Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton brings back memories of 1983 Royal tour
Taking a maple leaf out of Diana”s book: Duchess of Cambridge Canada Day red hat brings back memories of 1983 Royal tour
1:05 PM on 2nd July 2011
Similar: The Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Diana wore similar hats while on their official visits to Canada
Royal recycler: The Duchess of Cambridge stepped out in Ottawa today (left) in the same white Reiss dress that she wore for her official engagement portrait in November (right)
Flying the flag: Catherine marked Canada Day with red accessories that included a hat by Lock & Co”s Sylvia Fletcher, an Anya Hindmarch Fan clutch and pointed court shoes
Royal wave: The couple took part in the city”s official Canada Day celebrations, which attracted more than half a million people – despite the searing 90F heat
Atten-shun! The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge watch a ceremonial display by soldiers on Parliament Hill
Something borrowed: Catherine had been loaned a diamond maple brooch from the Queen, who wore the same piece for the Canada Day celebrations in London last year
Family values: The Duchess also paid tribute to the Queen by recycling a favourite white dress. The Monarch did the same last year, giving a gown she wore in November 2009 (left) a Canadian twist in July 2010 (right)
Fashion hat-trick: Catherine boarded the plane to Canada in Roland Mouret (left), but changed mid-flight into a lace design by Erdem (centre). Later she changed into a bird-print dress from Issa