Why Princess Diana’s dress is still one of the most influential wedding gowns in history
The gown will appear in a summer exhibition at Kensington Palace
26 April 2021 • 2:51pm
The Princess of Wales seated in her bridal gown at Buckingham Palace after her marriage to Prince Charles at St. Paul s Cathedral
The wedding gown worn by Diana, Princess of Wales will go on display at Kensington Palace for the first time since the late Princess was in residence.
The Royal Style in the Making exhibition, opening at the Princess’s London home on June 3, will also include a toile for Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother’s 1937 coronation dress. Curators promise never-before-seen examples of eveningwear and tailored pieces created for three generations of royal women.
The Queen’s country casual look is still the chicest there is
At 94, Her Majesty has proven once again that she leads the country style set
Queen Elizabeth II and the Prince of Wales
New pictures of Her Majesty the Queen and Prince Charles were released to mark Easter; the two are snapped against the blossom in the gardens of Frogmore House in Windsor, and notably photographed together for the first time since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex gave their landmark interview with Oprah Winfrey.
For the spring pictures, Her Majesty chose to wear green; a dark forest wool felt coat with cape-style storm flaps. She lightened the effect with sky blue and grey Dents fair isle knit gloves, and a blush silk patterned scarf tied over her head.
8 times Meghan told us something through her fashion choices
The Duchess of Sussex has been communicating through her clothes since the Husband shirt
7 March 2021 • 8:19pm
The Duchess of Sussex wearing a symbolic lotus flower dress for her interview with Oprah Winfrey
The outfit that the Duchess of Sussex chose to wear for her interview with Oprah Winfrey was loaded with hidden messages.
From the lotus flower embroidery, which a spokesperson confirmed was chosen as a symbol of revival, to wearing of the late Princess Diana’s bracelet, as husband Prince Harry spoke of ‘history repeating itself’, every element of Meghan’s outfit was carefully considered.
Meghan’s earrings: when diamonds aren t always a girl s best friend
As controversy rages over the Duchess of Sussex’s choice of earrings, Hannah Betts says that gems often get their wearers into hot water
8 March 2021 • 1:29am
Meghan has been criticised for wearing earrings that were a gift from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia
Credit: Ian Vogler/Daily Mirror/PA Wire
Why she wore it has been the subject of much controversy – but as a rule, royals are exceedingly careful about how they adorn themselves. Royal sparkle falls into two camps: things they have bought themselves, such as Kate Middleton wearing Accessorize earrings, which are allowed, and that belonging to the Crown. All jewellery gifted from one royal to another – such as the earrings from bin Salman – becomes official property of the Queen. It is believed that these were gifted to Meghan from the Saudi royal and chosen for her royal tour – but everyone knew where they came from, and it i