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Breathing, and other things Kate does that are a subtle nod to Diana

OUR darling Princess Catherine delights in making classy allusions to her late mother-in-law, the People’s Princess. All these behaviours are straight from Diana’s playbook: 

Talking to the public

When it comes to public engagements, the Princess of Wales is just as skilled as her predecessor. Excelling in conversations lasting up to 45 seconds with everyone from regional dignitaries to ordinary Royal-watchers as she visits hospitals and leisure centres, Kate is truly Diana’s heir. Incredible.

Having a Royal husband

Few will remember that prior to a divorce she handled with grace and aplomb, Diana was married to then-first in line to the throne, Prince Charles. Catherine, in what must be more than coincidence, is married to Prince William, who is today’s first in line. Yet another aspect the two have in common.

Wearing wonderful clothes

Princess Di was the ultimate 80s fashion icon, revitalising the Royal family by donning an incredible selection of dresses, suits, tops, shirts, skirts and trousers. Kate has followed in her dainty footsteps by wearing a wide range of designer clothing in what can only be a deliberate homage.

Lustrous heads of hair

Though their hair colour is subtly different in shade, one being blonde and the other brunette, the two princesses both possess luscious locks. It’s possible – indeed, even probable – that Kate frequently saw Diana’s dazzling array of styles showcased in newspapers during her youth and our budding princess took note!

Existing in reality

Unlike many princesses, who disappoint their fans by only appearing in fairytales, both Kate and her illustrious predecessor physically exist in our shared reality. And unlike other, lesser princesses about whom the same could theoretically be said, they are both powerfully English and not at all foreign.

Inhaling and exhaling

Prior to her tragic and sudden passing in 1997, Diana was well known for her ability to take in oxygen and produce carbon dioxide. It’s surely no coincidence, then, that Kate respires almost daily. Her similarities to the late princess could hardly be clearer.

Pub closing, but colleague knows cool bar 45 minutes walk away on narrowboat behind abandoned warehouse

A GROUP of work colleagues have been assured by a co-worker that they can continue their drinking at a great bar situated a mere 45 minute walk away.

The group, who had ordered a final round at their local, were ready to go home before Stephen Malley, who is line manager to most of the group, suggested continuing at an alternative venue he knew.

He said: “You can’t end a night like this early, not when we’re less than an hour’s walk away from an insane jazz-EDM bar that this ex-bodybuilder runs out of a narrowboat.

“It just opened. It’s by the old propane warehouse off Mitchell Road and it serves until at least 5am, because it’s illegal.

“They only have beer-based cocktails and skimmed milk, but the women there are crazy hot, like unreal. And last time a guy who was on Take Me Out in 2015 turned up. It was f**king insane.”

The group agreed to follow Malley to the bar for a final drink, but after 45 minutes had still not found the location and were a further 45 minutes from home while beginning to feel hungover.

Admin assistant Charlotte Phelps said: “It was another half-hour, in the rain, before he said ‘Maybe they’ve docked somewhere else.’ Which I guess could happen to a bar on a narrowboat but seems unlikely.

“To this day I have no idea whether this place is real or something he dreamt about, but in any case, we ended up sitting on a bench before taking multiple expensive taxis home.”

Malley said: “Don’t worry, I’ve charged mine to expenses.”

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