Prince William walked the green carpet
with Kylie Minogue but it was a cake that almost stole the show. As
the Prince of Wales arrived at the Earthshot Prize ceremony in Rio
de Janeiro, some of the big name stars taking part in the awards
show were waiting to greet him. And among them was Shawn Mendes who
made a surprise announcement. He revealed that his mum was with him
on the trip and…
The Prince of Wales has found echoes of
his mother, Diana, during his visit to Rio. Prince William followed
in the late princess’s footsteps as he visited the famous statue of
Christ the Redeemer which dominates the city. The heir to the
throne stood beneath the…
Have you ever fancied yourself a royal
stylist and think that you could take charge of a royal wardrobe?
You can now test your royal styling skills! Historic Royal Palaces
has digitised over 500 items from the Royal Ceremonial Dress
Collection on Google Arts and…
The style legacy of the designer who played a pivotal role in the journey of Diana, Princess of Wales as a royal fashion icon
22nd April 2025
British designer David Sassoon ,who died
at the age of 92 in London this month, worked with several members
of the Royal Family, including the late Diana, Princess of Wales.
Sassoon was behind several of Diana’s most iconic looks and played
a pivotal role in her journey as a fashion legend. Sassoon
was born in October 1932 to Gourgi and Victoria Sassoon. His Iraqi
Jewish parents were not in…
This week marks the 120th birthday of
Christian Dior, the designer who changed the trajectory of post-war
fashion. From The New Look’s first appearance in 1947, the House of
Dior has been a royal favourite. A young Princess Margaret first
explored Dior’s fashion on a…
The late Diana, Princess of Wales was
known for her keen sense of style and trend-setting throughout her
adult life. One of her biggest style moments came in 1985 in
Australia where Diana made a bold choice for an emerald
necklace. On 31 October 1985, the Princess wore…
She’s been gone for nearly thirty years
but the late Diana, Princess of Wales still manages to dominate the
headlines and inspire column inches, and so today, we’re taking a
look back at five of the ways Diana was still one of the most
talked about royals in the world in 2024. Last Christmas – and this
one, not to mention many others Yeah, sure, there’s been a lot of…
The amazing royal trinkets snapped up for big money at auction
18th December 2024
The past twelve months has been an
incredible year for royal auctions, with countless historic items
up for sale across numerous houses. From pieces worn to the future
Queen Elizabeth II’s wedding to a tragic queen’s brooch, there were
many items to choose…
The Christmas broadcast made by Queen Elizabeth II in one of her most difficult years
14th December 2024
Each year, the sovereign addresses the
nation on Christmas day and touches upon different events and
themes. In 1997, Queen Elizabeth II made one of her most difficult
Christmas speeches after one of her most difficult years. In August
1997, Diana, Princess of Wales…
New Kensington Palace exhibition to include rare royal dresses
30th October 2024
Several never-before-seen garments will
be going on display at Kensington Palace in a new Spring 2025
exhibition. Historic Royal Palaces has announced that a new
exhibition focusing on royal fashion will be opening at Kensington
Palace in March. Dress Codes will “explore the codes and
conventions of royal clothing, and the powerful impact fashion can
make when boundaries are…
