Princess Mary of Denmark and the Duchess of Cambridge: Two Royals, One Style

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark and the Duchess of Cambridge may be ten years apart in age and born on different sides of the world, but their similarities are striking.

Both women grew up as commoners before finding themselves in line to become queens.

With their similar figures, brunette hair, and princes for husbands, they could easily pass as sisters.

But it's not just their physical appearance that's similar, they also share very similar tastes and fashion.

Mary's fairy tale began when she met her future husband, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, during the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

Four years later, the girl from Hobart, Tasmania, married her prince in the Danish capital Copenhagen.

Now, more than 12 years on, the Danish pair share four children and are one of the Royal World's poster couples.

Kate's royal adventure began one year after Mary's when she met Prince William while the pair studied at the University of St Andrews in Scotland in 2001.

After an at-times tumultuous relationship, her engagement to the prince was announced in 2010, less than a year later.

In November 2011, Kate and William were married and they now have two children.

Both Mary and Kate ensure they are always a picture of elegance whenever they step out.

Often the pair seem to channel each other's ideas, whether they're wearing red, blue or pink.

But this isn't a relationship confined simply to fashion or online media.

The Crown Princess and the Duchess have met in person on a number of occasions.

Most recently, they happily greeted one another at the Royal Ascot races, where they shared conversation on the lawn and both enjoyed a gamble on the horses.

After their most recent meeting, many commented on their similarities, with some left wondering who Kate's twin was.

And after this comparison, it's not hard to see why.

Despite their royal duties and busy schedules, both Mary and Kate make time for fashion.

They always look stunning and elegant, even when they're out and about with their children.