The Greatest Gowns Ever Worn By British Royals
The prettiest gowns ever worn by a royal!
A few things we couldn’t wait to see at King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla’s coronation — the procession, the crown, and the beautiful frocks everyone is going to sport. Royalty and A-listers putting on their best would make an impressive visual treat. So while we anticipate the big day to arrive, how about a stroll down memory lane to reminisce on the greatest royal gown moments? From Queen Elizabeth’s avant-garde dress to Meghan Markle’s wedding gown, here are six looks we can’t stop obsessing over.
Queen Elizabeth
Before the onslaught of colorful ensembles, Queen Elizabeth was a fan of ornate ballgowns. Almost every formal event saw her reaching out for the time’s most voguish fits, including that elegant white lace one-shoulder piece she wore during her Commonwealth tour in Australia in 1954. To shield against the chill, she also paired her outfit with a fur stole for a fully glamorous finish.
Princess Margaret
An opposite of her sister’s prim and proper royal sense of style, Princess Margaret was the rebellious one. Unafraid to experiment with colors and trends, she was among the first to try on Christian Dior’s “new look”. Most evidently on her 21st birthday when she slipped into an embroidered, off-the-shoulder cream couture gown with chiffon sleeves. Charming!
Princess Diana
Big puffy ball gowns aren’t the only way to make a grand entrance, and Princess Diana’s ‘Elvis Dress’ is a testament to it. The English rose spotted a white silk strapless column gown, layered under a matching bolero jacket while on a three-day tour to Hong Kong in 1989. She quickly nicknamed the garment ‘Elvis’ Dress’ as the jacket’s tall collar resembled those of Elvis’s jumpsuits.
The Duchess Of Wales
There hadn’t been a shortage of eye candy ever since Catherine Middleton’s marriage to Prince William. Serving up the most classic looks at every event, it’s safe to say that she’s the sartorial jack of all trades. Our favorite, though, has got to be her gilded cape dress at the No Time To Die World premiere. Like the queen she is, her whole ensemble emanates majestic vibes.
The Duchess Of Sussex
In a highly broadcasted event watched by 29.2 million people worldwide, Meghan Markle’s wedding dress was destined to be a shocker. Sure enough, her first piece epitomizes timeless, minimal elegance but it was her second gown that stole the limelight. Halter neck was the way to go for her star-studded reception. Plus, being whisked away in a classic Jaguar, it can’t get more Hollywood glam than this.
Princess Eugenie
Once again, proving that capes never fail. Princess Eugenie’s blush drape gown which she wore for her royal wedding in 2018 is one for the books. Her designer, Zac Posen took inspiration from the beauty of Windsor Castle and the surrounding countryside and opted for fabric in the hue of an English rose. The princess paired it impeccably with two diamond wheat-ear brooches which were lent by Her Majesty The Queen.
