- Princess Diana's wedding dress will be displayed at Kensington Palace from June, as part of an exhibition titled "Royal Style in the Making."
- Prince Harry and Prince William agreed to lend the dress to Historic Royal Palaces for the exhibition.
- The dress hasn't been on display at Kensington Palace since 1995.
Princess Diana's famous wedding dress will get another moment in the spotlight this summer, when it goes on display at Kensington Palace as part of a new exhibition. Titled "Royal Style in the Making," the exhibition will examine "the intimate relationship between fashion designer and royal client," according to its website. Diana's dress, which she wore to marry Prince Charles in 1981, will be displayed in Kensington Palace's Orangery from June 3 to January 2.
Prince Harry and Prince William both agreed to lend Diana's wedding gown to Historic Royal Palaces for the exhibition. The dress hasn't been on display at Kensington Palace, Diana's former home, since 1995, ITV News reports, though members of the public could later view it at her childhood home, Althorp. It will be displayed alongside a toile, or working pattern, for the Queen Mother's coronation gown, which she wore in 1937.
The elaborate dress was designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel, and boasts the longest train in royal history, at a staggering 25 feet. It has puffed sleeves, a scooped neckline, and a dramatic full skirt which rests on a structure of net petticoats. The bodice features antique lace panels—specifically, panels of Carrickmacross lace that once belonged to Prince Charles' great grandmother, Queen Mary—while the train is decorated with sequins.
In a press release, exhibition curator Matthew Storey said, "Our summer exhibition at Kensington Palace will shine a spotlight on some of the greatest talents of British design, whose work has been instrumental in shaping the visual identity of the royal family across the 20th century."
"While one of the highlights will undoubtedly be Diana, Princess of Wales’s show-stopping Emanuel-designed wedding dress—which goes on show at the palace for the first time in 25 years—we’ve got some real surprises up our sleeve for fashion fans," Storey added.
RELATED STORIES
-
Queen Camilla Relies on Her Six Companions to Help With a Potentially Embarrassing TaskThe new ladies-in-waiting maintain The Queen's privacy and stop fans from acquiring "souvenirs."
-
Kate Middleton and Duchess Sophie Share One Important Thing in Common"They have a sisterly bond."
-
Princess Kate and Prince William's "Undeniably Sexy" Secret Romance Seems to Be "Aging Backwards""You see from their body language what looks like a 'Benjamin Button' love affair."
-
Princess Diana's Former Lover James Hewitt Opens Up About the Royal's "Unforgivable" Martin Bashir InterviewJames Hewitt spoke about the royal's controversial 1995 sit-down with Martin Bashir.
-
Princess Kate Takes the Lead on an Ordinary Household Task That Leaves Prince William Clueless"I have no idea what I'm doing."
-
Queen Camilla Has Helped King Charles "Loosen Up," But He Appears "Tense" Without Her"He was quite a nervous man... Camilla has been a catalyst for change."
-
Princess Diana's Shocking 37th Birthday Present for Prince Charles Backfired on 'The Crown'—Here's What Really HappenedThe book 'Dancing With Diana' sets the record straight.
-
Princess Diana's Former Chauffeur Reflects on Her Death for the First Time After Being Fired"She died believing I had betrayed her and that's something I can't ever forget or forgive."
-
Princess Diana's Friend Believes the Royal Family Is Finally "Listening" to Prince Harry"Maybe this is a sign that the family are listening."
-
Hailey Bieber Shares Her First Photo of Baby Son Jack Blues Since Giving Birth—See the Sweet ShotSo freaking cute.
-
Princess Diana's Former Bodyguard Shares What Really Happened When the Royal Confronted Camilla About Prince Charles Affair"And Camilla sort of said something, to which still to this day I have never really understood," the protection officer said.
