Royal women could have any designer outfit they desire, but time and again they turn to dependable high-street brands when they want to look their best – even for high-profile public events. While cynics might suggest it reflects a conscious effort to avoid appearing overly extravagant – especially given the …
Read More »One thing Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton DO have in common: How they and other royal women have embraced the pencil skirt trend
Since Christian Dior introduced the modern pencil skirt in 1954, it has become a staple in business attire. Designed to enhance the feminine silhouette, it features a slim fit that accentuates the waist and hips, flaring out slightly towards the hem. Unsurprisingly, many royal women have favoured this empowering silhouette …
Read More »Royals on repeat: It was déjà vu when Princess Amalia of the Netherlands wore the same dress as Fergie, but that’s not the only time royal women have opted for the same outfits
Princess Amalia of the Netherlands’s arrival at the opening of the Dutch parliament in The Hague this month stood out for one glaring reason. The 20-year-old’s Safiyaa Sarita dress had been previously worn by Sarah, Duchess of York, less than two weeks earlier at an event in Gothenburg, Sweden. But this snap …
Read More »Princess Margaret wore them, and Kate, Meghan and other royal women have followed in her footsteps – so why are ‘super regal’ cape dresses so popular?
Cape dresses have long been a hallmark of royal elegance, merging regal tradition with modern sophistication. From opulent state occasions to glamorous red carpets, these garments have been worn by royal women across the globe, symbolising both authority and grace. A classic cape silhouette offers a versatile way to cover …
Read More »The other ‘royal’ babies: How King Charles and his family have had delightful interactions with youngsters… but not all have been impressed!
As a part of their duties, members of the Royal Family are often tasked with the job of meeting with the public, even little ones who are oblivious as to what all the fuss is about. Whether they’re shaking their tiny hands, making funny faces or even going in for …
Read More »Careful of your step, Princess Victoria! Swedish royal struggles to keep her balance as she wades through a marsh in snowshoes
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden looked in great spirits as she visited Store Mosse National Park in Värnamo in the south of the country on Thursday. The royal, 46, seemed to be having a lot of fun as she donned red plastic snowshoes to wade through a marsh. She opted for a …
Read More »My turn now…The royal mother-daughter pairings who like to share their favourite outfits. (But which of them looks best…?)
When it comes to favourite outfits, why not get a little extra wear down the generations? This applies to royal mother-daughter pairings just as much as anyone else, including the late Queen and Princess Anne, Queen Mary of Denmark and Princess Isabella and Queen Letizia of Spain and daughter Princess Leonor. A …
Read More »Royal star in STRIPES! Kate Middleton has made brilliant use of the tailored look in recent days – but she’s not the first royal woman who likes ‘dressing to be heard’
Pinstripes have staged a triumphant comeback, blending sophistication with contemporary style. And there’s a good reason they’re no longer confined to traditional men’s suits. The fine lines against a feminine silhouette creates a striking visual appearance, adding a touch of tailored elegance to modern fashion. The Princess of Wales has been …
Read More »They’re jumping to it! From workaday to glam, Europe’s leading royal ladies are turning to the versatile all-in-one to get the job done
It was Elsa Schiaparelli, the great Italian designer, who first made the jumpsuit fashionable in the 1940s. Then, in the 1970s, came Yves Saint Laurent and a different approach with long sleeves and palazzo trousers. And even today, the jumpsuit has its influential advocates – including Europe’s royals. It is …
Read More »Who needs Meghan? Duchess has fallen out with designer friend Victoria Beckham, but luckily there are plenty of royal fans to still wear her label
Victoria Beckham has long been a favourite of the royals, with Meghan Markle often being snapped in designs by the label. But it appears the days of the Duchess of Sussex stepping out in the former Spice Girl’s clothes are well and truly over. For it’s been reported that Prince …
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