To celebrate the 30th anniversary of her party supplies business, Party Pieces, Carole Middleton shared an adorable throwback photo from when she first launched her company.
In the black-and-white photo from 1989, the smiling mother of three is surrounded by her children, including a 7-year-old Kate Middleton on the far right.
Next to Kate is her sister, Pippa, and to the left of her mother is her brother, James. All three are enthusiastically enjoying their party blowers and birthday hats.
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The Duchess of Cambridge’s mother started the business in 1987 while pregnant with James. Carole originally ran the company out of a garden shed, but just two years later the company’s success forced her to look for somewhere with more space. She eventually settled at the Child’s Court Farm in Yattendon, and today Party Pieces is still going strong!
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Even from the side, it’s hard to deny the resemblance Princess Charlotte bears to her mother. What do you think?
Like mother, like daughter, right?
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NEXT: See 28 times Kate Middleton channeled Princess Diana’s sense of style.
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Getty Images Princess Diana broke out her plaid Catherine Walker coat for trips to Japan, Scotland, and an English children's hospice. The duchess chose a plaid coat to visit a children's hospice in October 2016.
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Like Diana, Kate is a fan of Superga sneakers. The late Princess famously wore them during her charity efforts in Angola in 1997, while Kate recently opted for a white pair while cheering on runners from the sidelines of the London marathon.
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Getty Images This isn't the fist time we've seen Kate mirror Diana's love of polka dots! Nonetheless, the Duchess undoubtedly nails the look once again.
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Getty Images Princess Diana donned the Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara, reportedly her favorite tiara, during a 1983 banquet in Auckland, New Zealand. The duchess wore the same headpiece to the Diplomatic Reception in December 2016.
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Getty Images Of course, Kate couldn't help but steal this look from Diana's style repertoire. Both ladies look truly stunning in all-over white lace!
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Getty Images Both Kate and Diana have a thing for baby blue—and boy do they look stunning. Kate's coat with a flared skirt is a chic update to Diana's '90s-influenced pencil skirt.
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Kate Middleton and Princess Diana certainly know how to pull of a monochromatic look. And they're definitely not afraid to try something colorful!
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Getty Images On Remembrance Day, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton each honored soldiers who gave their lives to protect British citizens. Both wore wide-brim black hats and elegant black coat dresses, along with three red poppies, as is tradition.
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The Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Diana excel at pulling off bright colors! Kate emulated Princess Di when she stepped out in a matching top and skirt set from London brand Eponine.
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Kate Middleton and Princess Diana both love tweed skirt suits. The Duchess of Cambridge emulated her famous mother-in-law (right down to the black clutch!) when she stepped out in a Rebecca Taylor suit when she visited the Ronald McDonald House Evelina London.
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Getty images No matter what color they put on, each looks fab (and warm).
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Getty images Red seems to be the color of choice for these two--even on the ski slopes!
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Getty images Both rock the brightly colored power suit, right down to the black belt!
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Getty images Royal blue was the theme in both official engagement portraits. Kate now wears Diana's sapphire engagement ring.
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Getty images After Diana's death, Harry chose the sapphire ring as a keepsake while William opted for her watch. But as his older brother got ready to propose, Harry gave it to him. What a nice guy!
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Getty images Nothing like looking casual but stylish when you're watching polo.
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Getty images Now they both seem to be channeling Jackie Kennedy!
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Getty images Diana was in Pakistan; Kate was visiting a Malaysian mosque. Notice the buttons on each dress. Uncanny, right?
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Getty images Yes, maternity dresses have come a long way. But both post-partum princesses chose blue polka-dotted outfits to introduce their newborn sons to the world.
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Getty images You have to be pretty confident to pull this look off--but that doesn't seem to be a problem for either Kate or Diana!
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Getty images One is a winter coat, the other a rain jacket. But they're similar!
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Getty images The dresses are an identical color, but the body language between the two couples couldn't be more different. That gap between Diana and Charles is as wide as the English Channel!
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Getty images Diana's sapphire earrings are more ornate, but Kate seems to love the gem, too.
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It's obvious that Kate gets her love of Chanel from the stylish Princess Diana! The Duchess of Cambridge paid homage to the French fashion icon in this multi-colored tweed blazer dress and matching emblazoned belt. So elegant!