The Lady Dior bag is named after Princess Diana. In 1995, France's then-First Lady Bernadette Chirac gifted Princes William and Harry 's mother a black version of the purse, which Diana was spotted wearing on multiple occasions, including to the Met Gala in 1996.

Just one day after Kate Middleton wore Dior for the first time, the French fashion house announced new models of its famous Lady Dior handbag—which, of course, has extremely strong royal connections itself.

At a reception for the French president's State Visit, Kate Middle payed tribute to Princess Diana in a Dior Bar Jacket and tulle skirt.