Spot the difference! Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria wore her MOTHER's gown to the Nobel Prize ceremony 23 years after Queen Silvia dazzled in it at the SAME event - and don't they look alike?

  • Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, 41, wore a Nina Ricci ballgown last night 
  • The dress was previously worn by her mother Queen Silvia to the event in 1995
  • Flattering number featured a pink and green ruched bodice and grey skirt 

Princess Victoria of Sweden delighted royal fans by stepping out in one of her mother's ball gowns on Monday night. 

The heir to the Swedish throne, 41, wore a spectacular colour block Nina Ricci number to the Nobel Prize ceremony, in Stockholm, which was previously worn by Queen Silvia to the same event in 1995.

The gown features a ruched candy pink and green bodice with a full grey skirt in the same satin effect material. 

Black tie beauty: Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden wore a spectacular Nina Ricci gown to the Nobel Prize ceremony, in Stockholm, on Monday night. Pictured, the princess with chemistry laureate George P. Smith

Black tie beauty: Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden wore a spectacular Nina Ricci gown to the Nobel Prize ceremony, in Stockholm, on Monday night. Pictured, the princess with chemistry laureate George P. Smith

Style inspiration: The gown was previously worn by her mother Queen Silvia of Sweden to the same event in December 1995, pictured

Style inspiration: The gown was previously worn by her mother Queen Silvia of Sweden to the same event in December 1995, pictured

An oversized pink bow at the back of the gown adds a dramatic flair to the piece. 

Victoria, who attended the ceremony with senior royals, paired the showstopper with a spectacular tiara and a ceremonial sash. 

Queen Silvia, 74, looked just as radiant when she sported the gown, wearing it with the same ceremonial sash and her own glittering tiara.    

Victoria's her elegant mother was noted by royal supporters on social media, who were quick to praise her eye for a vintage treasure. 

Royal perfection: Victoria, who attended the ceremony with senior royals, paired the showstopper with a spectacular tiara and a ceremonial sash 

Royal perfection: Victoria, who attended the ceremony with senior royals, paired the showstopper with a spectacular tiara and a ceremonial sash 

Dazzling: Silvia wore the dress with her own sash and tiara - and added a double diamond necklace

Dazzling: Silvia wore the dress with her own sash and tiara - and added a double diamond necklace

Fan account How To Dress Like a Princess was among those who shared side-by-side snaps of the beautiful royals. 

One follower comment: 'That is very cool! They both look beautiful.'

Another posted: 'Cool! I'm sure they want to advocate the sustainable reuse of clothes instead of buying a new dress for a single occasion.' 

The event last night was also attended by Princess Victoria's brother Prince Carl-Philip and his wife, Princess Sofia, 34.

Crown Princess Victoria's sister-in-law Princess Sofia - equally regal in a floor-length red gown, sash and tiara - also attended the awards ceremony in Stockholm with her husband Prince Carl-Philip. Her crimson dress featured puffed shoulders and split sleeves

Crown Princess Victoria's sister-in-law Princess Sofia - equally regal in a floor-length red gown, sash and tiara - also attended the awards ceremony in Stockholm with her husband Prince Carl-Philip. Her crimson dress featured puffed shoulders and split sleeves

Prince Carl-Philip arrives at the Concert Hall in Stockholm on Monday evening, with his wife Princess Sofia in tow
The royal couple beamed as they arrived in all their finery at Stockholm's Concert Hall for the prestigious ceremony on Monday

Prince Carl-Philip arrives at the Concert Hall in Stockholm on Monday evening, with his wife Princess Sofia in tow. The royal couple beamed as they arrived in all their finery at Stockholm's Concert Hall for the prestigious ceremony on Monday 

Physics 2018 Nobel laureate Frances H. Arnold and Prince Daniel of Sweden arrive for the Nobel Prize banquet in Stockholm City Hall

Physics 2018 Nobel laureate Frances H. Arnold and Prince Daniel of Sweden arrive for the Nobel Prize banquet in Stockholm City Hall

Sofia too pulled out all the stops, choosing a floor-length red gown for the ceremony, set off by a pearl choker and a dazzling tiara of her own.

The future queen Victoria was seen joining in with the Swedish national anthem ahead of the ceremony, held at the Concert Hall in Stockholm on Monday.

The 2018 laureates in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, and economic sciences collected their Nobel Prizes in Stockholm today.

Afterwards, they celebrated with a lavish banquet for prizewinners held at Stockholm's opulent City Hall.

The comments below have not been moderated.

The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline.

We are no longer accepting comments on this article.