From Princess Diana’s daring tuxedo gown to Queen Victoria’s mourning bodice and sweet little Liberty print dresses worn by Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret as children, a new Kensington Palace exhibition lifts the lid on royal ‘dress codes’. Many of the items going on display from Thursday have never been seen …
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A recent post on the Royal Family’s official Instagram account left some fans outraged, as they believe it was a major snub and ‘disrespectful’ to the Princess of Wales and late Princess Diana Kate Middleton appeared to be snubbed in the post last week(Image: WireImage) Royal enthusiasts expressed their disappointment …
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WEARING a £1,995 tuxedo dress, designed by her stepsister Daisy, Earl Mountbatten’s granddaughter Phoebe, posed on the steps of Kensington and Chelsea Register Office after tying the knot with British banker Leopold Glover. Holding a bouquet of white roses in her left hand, Phoebe, 29, who is a third cousin …
Read More »We design hats for the Royal Family – here’s what it was really like working with Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Royal Ascot Millinery Collective, reimagined by its creative director, British fashion designer Daniel Fletcher. For the first time, the participating designers were unveiled in a live show during London Fashion Week, as Ascot makes history by joining the British Fashion Council as a …
Read More »King Charles’ true feelings on love, Princess Diana’s royal ancestry and the interview that left her TRAUMATISED
Their high-profile marriage began with a fairytale wedding, the births of two princes, and immense public fascination, but ultimately ended in a bitter divorce. Lady Diana Spencer, then 20, married Prince Charles, 32, on July 29, 1981, at St Paul’s Cathedral in a grand ceremony attended by 3,500 guests. Hailed …
Read More »The Queen never bowed to anyone during her 70-year reign, except once… Decades ago at a special state funeral, the monarch broke the ultimate royal tradition and bowed her head to the coffin as it went past – but it was for a very important reason…
The Royal Family is so steeped in tradition and protocol that its members were taught royal etiquette by household staff from a young age. But amongst the plethora of long-established rules that need to be followed, the most important one has always been to bow (or curtsey) to the monarch. …
Read More »Meet the ’60s fashion legend once accused of a royal romance and who attended a secret meeting with Princess Diana
Few figures embody the revolutionary spirit of Swinging London quite like Dame Mary Quant, the trailblazing designer who redefined fashion in the 1960s. Famed for inventing the miniskirt, Quant not only transformed the way women dressed but also left an enduring cultural legacy – intertwined with royalty. Now, to mark …
Read More »Does Holly Willoughby have royal aspirations? From copying Kate Middleton’s best looks to matching with Meghan Markle and Princess Diana’s revenge dress: ELIZA SCARBOROUGH
Holly Willoughby is undoubtedly television royalty, reigning supreme with her polished presenting style, natural charm and enviable wardrobe. But while she might hold the crown on the small screen, it appears that her true fashion inspiration comes from actual royalty. From dazzling red-carpet gowns to effortlessly chic daytime ensembles, Holly …
Read More »Meghan Markle ‘wanted to finish what Princess Diana started’ but on a ‘part-time basis’ – and ‘hated’ staying at Nottingham Cottage
A former member of staff to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has claimed that Meghan Markle insisted she would ‘finish what Princess Diana started’ but on a ‘part-time basis’, when she first joined the royal family. Speaking anonymously to Yes, Ma’am – The Secret Life of Royal Servants by Tom Quinn, …
Read More »Dazzling royal-inspired engagement rings you can own – from Meghan’s modern trilogy to Beatrice’s vintage-inspired charm
An engagement ring is a timeless symbol of love, representing commitment, devotion and the promise of a future together. And what better occasion to propose than Valentine’s Day, the most romantic day of the year? With love in the air, Valentine’s Day provides the perfect backdrop for a heartfelt proposal …
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