Princess Diana's clothes are now scattered among museums, private collectors, and her sons' personal collections, with many iconic pieces sold at high-profile auctions for millions, funding charities or becoming valuable collectibles, including famous gowns, sweaters, and accessories, with some items on permanent display at places like the Museum of Style Icons in Ireland.
Ms. Plant, a preschool director in Los Angeles, owns more than 2,700 personal items that once belonged to Diana, a collection she amassed from what she estimates to be over 2,000 auctions.
After Princess Diana's death her personal belongings were sold at private auctions and scattered all over the world. It is our mission and passion to preserve as many of her personal belongings, now historical items, as we can in one place, The Princess Diana Museum.
She loved wearing brands, which included Chanel. However, the then Princess of Wales stopped wearing Chanel following her divorce. Apparently, the label's logo, the double interlocking C's, reminded her of the betrayal she had by Prince Charles because of his then-affair with Camilla Parker Bowles.
When Diana emerged from the carriage the press and public alike were surprised at the immense amount of creases in her wedding dress. Reportedly, the dress became creased because it was too large to fit into the coach that carried her to St.
Princess Margaret didn't bow to Princess Diana's coffin at her funeral primarily due to a deep-seated resentment stemming from Diana's 1995 tell-all Panorama interview, which Margaret saw as a severe betrayal of the Royal Family and the Queen; Margaret never forgave Diana for publicly airing grievances and challenging royal decorum, viewing her as a disloyal figure, leading to her snub during the funeral procession despite their initially warm relationship.
I omitted obey from my vows.
As Maxwell Stone told Express, Camilla has worn and redesigned several pieces over the years that were “once loved by Princess Diana,” causing “quite a lot of controversy” by doing so.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh (then Sophie Rhys-Jones) did not attend Princess Diana's funeral in 1997, reportedly because her strong resemblance to Diana would have been too upsetting for the grieving crowds, a decision made thoughtfully by Sophie herself. At the time, she was dating Prince Edward, but they were not yet engaged or married.
The 3-3-3 clothing rule is a simple styling method for creating many outfits from few items: choose 3 tops, 3 bottoms, and 3 shoes, which allows for 27 potential combinations (3x3x3) and reduces decision fatigue, often used for travel or building a minimalist capsule wardrobe. It's a versatile concept, sometimes expanded to include 3 layers (like jackets or cardigans) for even more looks, making dressing easier by focusing on mix-and-match versatility with core pieces.
Diana's coffin was carried from the palace on a gun carriage by ridges of the King's Troop, and was escorted by mounted police. 🌹 Diana's was wearing a black long-sleeved, three- quarter length woollen wrap around cocktail dress, designed by Catherine Walker.
In these moments, Diana would often keep her chin tucked and her head slightly down, making it harder for the photographers to get a clear shot. This subtle act helped her regain some control over her public image and shielded her from the overwhelming exposure that came with being part of the royal family.
The ring may be the most well-known piece Middleton inherited from Diana via her husband, but it's far from the only one she's worn. She's also donned earrings, tiaras, necklaces, and bracelets which were once beloved by the People's Princess—a noted jewelry aficionado in her lifetime.
Meghan Markle's jewelry collection includes several heirloom pieces from the late Princess of Wales. The Duchess of Sussex wore Diana's iconic "divorce ring" to her 2018 wedding reception, for example. She has since stepped out in earrings, bracelets, and necklaces that once belonged to her late mother-in-law.
Because we don't have open coffins at funerals in the church of England. Nothing unusual ! Open coffins are not a thing at Anglican funerals...... and, even at Catholic funerals, the coffin is sealed before the actual funeral.
Princess Diana wore several perfumes, with her wedding day scent being Houbigant Paris Quelques Fleurs, a rich floral famously spilled on her dress, while other favorites included the fresh, green Penhaligon's Bluebell, the sophisticated Hermès 24 Faubourg, and Van Cleef & Arpels First, a scent Prince Harry kept to remember her by.
Diana was wearing a ring given to her by Dodi Fayed when she died. It was a £3,000 Bulgari yellow gold band with diamonds. The diamond band set in yellow gold was not an engagement ring and was worn on the fourth finger of her right hand, where her butler Paul Burrell advised her to wear it.
Even though she knew her nephew's womanizing nature, how could the royal family external criticism. From that point on, Margaret and Diana were completely estranged. So at Diana's funeral, while almost everyone bowed their heads in silence, only Margaret kept her head held high.
Camilla did not attend Diana's funeral on September 6, 1997.
Queen Camilla was diagnosed with a form of pneumonia following a chest infection in late 2024, which caused fatigue and led to her missing some public engagements, though she continued with indoor duties and worked towards recovery, managing lingering post-viral tiredness with rest. Her illness was initially described as a "nasty bug," but she later confirmed the pneumonia diagnosis herself, requiring a modified schedule for a period.
Unfortunately, since Diana's death in 1997, the choker is no longer seen in public, having been inherited by her children. It is thought that the next to wear it will be Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, who already owns the engagement ring and earrings that made a kind of set with the remaining jewel.
No, King Charles and Queen Camilla generally sleep in separate bedrooms, a common practice among the British upper class and royals, including the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, as it helps maintain their relationship and allows for personal space, with both having their own rooms at residences like Clarence House and private country homes.
Diana grew up at Park House, situated on the Sandringham estate. The family leased the house from its owner, Queen Elizabeth II, whom Diana called "Aunt Lilibet" since childhood. The royal family frequently holidayed at the neighbouring Sandringham House, and Diana played with Princes Andrew and Edward.
According to Diana's wedding day makeup artist, Barbara Daly, the bride spilled Quelques Fleurs perfume on her dress while attempting to daub the scent onto her wrists. To hide the stain, Daly advised the young princess to hold the spot on her dress as if lifting it to avoid stepping on the train.
Traditionally, the monarch never bows to anyone — it's others who bow or curtsy to the sovereign. But in that moment, the Queen set aside centuries of royal custom to honor Diana, the “People's Princess,” and to reflect the nation's grief.