The Princess of Wales's mother, Carole Middleton, paid a sweet tribute to her daughter during Day two of Royal Ascot on Wednesday.
Royal fans were delighted when they caught a glimpse of beaming Carole, who is said to have been a pillar of strength and support for Princess Kate as she undergoes cancer treatment, at the prestigious racing event.
Princess Kate did not attend Ascot, as in her latest health update she announced that her treatment is ongoing and will be for a "few more months".
However, her mother's beautiful Ascot ensemble was seen as a subtle nod to the future Queen as it bore a striking resemblance to an outfit she's previously worn and was also made by a designer she frequently favours.
Carole looked chic in a powder blue floral dress by Self-Portrait, featuring chiffon sleeves and a bow at the neckline, which she paired with a colour-matching fascinator with a floral embellishment.
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She completed her look with a pair of darker-hued heels and colour matching handbag.
Kate has worn Self-Portrait on many occasions before, including at Wimbledon last year.
She also wore a strikingly similar outfit at Royal Ascot in 2019, when she sported Elie Saab for the first time.
The future Queen then paired the elegant blue ensemble with a floral hat by Philip Treacy and Kiki McDonough.
Unlike her mother, Kate opted for a pair of silver heels and a silver clutch.
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Carole was also pictured enjoying a sweet moment with her son-in-law, Prince William.
The Prince of Wales delighted royal fans when he was spotted beaming as his carriage entered the parade ring, which was the first of the royal procession and included Queen Camilla and the Earl and Countess of Halifax.
William was also spotted chatting to both Carole and her husband, Michael Middleton during the glamorous event. In a brief moment, while chatting to other attendees, William and Carole held hands and shared a tender moment.
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