Duchess Catherine channels Duchess Meghan as she sends hidden message with lookalike of iconic dress

Duchess Catherine has channelled Duchess Meghan as she stunned in a standout dress.

• Duchess Catherine has channelled her sister-in-law Duchess Meghan as she wore a gorgeous lookalike of one of the royal’s iconic dresses.
• The Duchess of Cambridge appeared in a video as she reached out to fans to take part in her special lockdown photography project, Hold Still.
• In other royal news (opens in new tab), Prince Charles shares childhood throwback (opens in new tab) to celebrate dad Philip's 99th birthday.

Duchess Catherine has channelled her sister-in-law Duchess Meghan as she appeared in a new video.

The Duchess of Cambridge (opens in new tab) appeared in a new video to appeal to fans to take part in her special lockdown photography project Hold Still (opens in new tab).

"There have been so many amazing entries to Hold Still over the last few weeks,” she said in the lovely video broadcasted from the Cambridges’ Anmer Hall home (opens in new tab).

“From families up and down the country showing how they are adapting to life during lockdown, through to some of the most amazing NHS (opens in new tab) and social care staff who are putting their lives on the line to save the lives of others.

"But it isn't too late to take part. So please take a moment to capture what life is like for you, because together I hope that we can build a lasting illustration of just how our country pulled together during the pandemic.

“I can't wait to share the final 100 images with you."

But as the Duchess appealed to fans, she seemed to be channelling her sister-in-law Duchess Meghan in her choice of outfit.

The royal wore a gorgeous fitted bright blue dress by Stella McCartney, which was reminiscent of the standout Victoria Beckham number that Duchess Meghan stunned in during the Sussexes’ royal farewell tour (opens in new tab)when the Sussexes took their iconic rain photo (opens in new tab).

But it’s not the first time the Duchess of Cambridge wore the lovely frock and it seems as though the dress has a special significance when it comes to this important lockdown photography project.

Catherine she debuted the dress back in 2012 when she visited the National Portrait Gallery – the same organisation who she has teamed up with for the Hold Still project.

So it seems to be a lovely nod to her partner in this meaningful lockdown photography project.

How thoughtful of the Duchess!