“It reminded us of the wedding dress worn by the late Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco, with its long sleeves and 1950s silhouette – a fitted bodice, nipped-in waist and flared skirt.

“Before her wedding to Prince William, brides were choosing sleeveless dresses, with a sweetheart neckline and no veil – then afterwards we saw a real move to a more vintage look with long veils, delicate laces and that flattering hourglass cut.”

Aside from their classic designs, Kate and Grace’s dresses also drew other comparisons.

Daena Borrowman, Marketing Manager at jewellerybox, told Express.co.uk: “Both wedding dresses were designed by formidable female designers.