How Taylor Swift, World Princess of Pop, became an oh-so-elegant style sister with… the Princess of Wales!

When she stepped out for the Grammys earlier this month, Taylor Swift wore an uncannily Kate-esque ensemble featuring a white Schiaparelli column gown.

Although the thigh-high slit and corset bodice were a little racier than the royal’s McQueen number, it was a clear echo of the princess at last year’s Baftas.

And if Taylor’s Lorraine Schwartz jewels more opulent than Kate Middleton’s Zara earrings, the show-stopping velvet opera gloves united the pair in regal style.

In fact Taylor Swift and Kate’s have been style sisters on a number of occasions.

From a shared love of Jenny Packham embellishment and glittering gowns to pared back separates such as camel coats and chic stripes, there are real similarities in how the women approach dressing for their high-profile yet very different roles.

White Gowns and Gloves
Winner of the Best Album award at the Grammys, Taylor Swift dressed as Kate Middleton’s doppelganger in a strapless Schiaparelli gown.

The Princess of Wales wore Alexander McQueen with Cornelia James gloves at the Baftas last year.

Swift went for a similar combination but added more than 300 carats-worth of layered Lorraine Schwartz diamond necklaces.

Kate stuck with some purse-friendly Zara earrings.

Hands in Hearts
Honouring the start of Black History Month at a school in Wales last year, Kate suggested she’s something of a Swift fan when she flashed Taylor’s signature heart-hands move.

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Wearing Holland and Cooper trouser suit in pinstripes, the Princess of Wales posed for photos emulating the famous move .

The Princess of Wales mirrored Taylor Swift’s J Mendel suit seen at the MTV Awards in 2012. Both single breasted and cropped at the ankle, the versatility of tailoring was displayed by the fashion DNA sharing duo.

Sheer Embroidery

Kate and Taylor had another twinning moment in elegant blue designs featuring delicate embroidery and sheer sleeves.

In 2014, Swift’s Blank Space music video featured the singer wearing a Jenny Packham gown with rows of crystal clusters and beading.