Innholdsfortegnelse for Royal Fashion i The Royal Family Souvenir Series

Welcome to our Royal Fashion issue, which celebrates the wonderful ways that some of the women within the Royal Family have navigated the protocols, the media, and fashion trends to become timeless style icons. Discover why The Queen favours her bold, bright hues and take a look at the way Diana cleverly used clothing to show her caring nature and ensure she was approachable. We uncover the fun and glamour that Princess Margaret brought to fashion and, of course, we’ve also highlighted some of the best outfits worn by Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, and revealed her go-to hosiery brand to avoid shoe slippage. We’ve also picked our favourites from Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, shared who her fashion inspiration is and uncovered some handy styling tips on how she always looks…

Princess Margaret, the younger sister of The Queen, was known as somewhat of a royal rebel. Her romance with Peter Townsend caused much controversy when he proposed in 1953 at 16 years her senior, divorced with two children from his previous marriage. The British Cabinet refused to approve the marriage and while The Queen tried to find a solution, Margaret eventually made a statement declaring that she had decided against marrying him. Subsequently, she married Antony Armstrong-Jones, a photographer, which widened her social circle to include many celebrities and boosted her public status to Hollywood level. The newspapers who gave Margaret endless column inches by reporting every detail of her party lifestyle and linking her to a string of men, only served to pique the public’s interest in the princess,…

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, the daughters of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, have never been shy and retiring wallflowers when it comes to fashion. Neither of them have been afraid to take styling risks, regularly opting for bold colours, patterns and shapes from their clothing and accessories. Having been in the public eye since they were born, we’ve seen the princesses experiment with fashion over the years and really cultivate their own sense of style. They’ve each dabbled with different designers and found their favourites for go-to outfits when duty calls, which is precisely what every girl needs on hand! Wedding dresses As with all royal wedding dresses, there was plenty of debate surrounding who would design Eugenie’s bridal gown. She wore a stunning wedding dress by Peter Pilotto and…

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the longest reigning monarch in British history and is a well-respected and loved figurehead across the world. Throughout her time on the throne, The Queen has attended thousands of official events, carefully following royal protocol to the letter. Being under the spotlight so often, and for so long, has required her to have an interest in fashion, not just in terms of understanding what suits her and cultivating her own style and preferences, but also ensuring she adheres to the long-held royal traditions. Marrying all of this with elegance to create timeless looks is no mean feat, but The Queen has never put a fashion foot wrong. Colour One of the most notable things about The Queen’s fashion is her use of colour. She…

It was during her time studying the history of art at the University of St Andrews that love blossomed between Catherine Middleton (Kate) and Prince William. It is said that Kate caught William’s eye during a charity fashion show at the university in 2002 when she wore a see-through knitted dress designed by Charlotte Todd (see page 55); so perhaps she was always destined to be a style icon. Fast forward four years to 2006 and Kate began to feature on numerous ‘best dressed’ lists, selected as Most Promising Newcomer by The Daily Telegraph followed by Tatler who featured her at number eight on its annual list of style icons in 2007. From there, the fashion accolades have just kept on coming and it is of little surprise. Whether she…

While the likes of Kate and Meghan tend to dominate the fashion headlines, there are other royal women who know a thing or two about style. Sure, Princess Anne, Autumn Phillips, Zara Tindall and Sophie, Countess of Wessex don’t steal headlines or take places on fashion lists, but they know how to dress to impress when it matters. Whether it’s down time at Ascot, attending weddings, carrying out work or attending royal events and functions, these women are still under the spotlight and, as such, have all carved out their own fashion persona. Princess Anne She might be celebrating her 70th birthday this year, but Princess Anne has become somewhat of a royal style icon in her own right, pulling together some truly sensational outfits. She’s never been afraid to…

Often referred to as ‘The People’s Princess’, Diana left a lasting legacy of humanitarianism due to her very public dedication to charitable causes. While she recognised and understood the enormity of her position as a member of the Royal Family and used it as a platform for helping those less fortunate, it also catapulted her to became an international style icon, too. The power of clothing It has been said that Diana paid much attention to her clothing, not just because she had a passion for fashion, but because she understood the power that clothes have to portray a certain image. She had what she referred to as her ‘caring wardrobe’, clothes that were specially chosen for charitable visits so that she would come across as warm, friendly and approachable.…

While Meghan Markle was already a successful actress in her own right, which brought with it all the trappings of fame, marrying Prince Harry and becoming a member of the British Royal Family catapulted her into a whole new realm of celebrity. From the moment the couple announced their engagement on 27 November 2017, Meghan became one of the most photographed women in the world. Of course, Meghan already had some inkling of what to expect from this new status, but becoming a duchess requires following a myriad of royal protocols, which can be tough to navigate, and even her experience as a fashion and lifestyle blogger for her own website, The Tig, couldn’t fully prepare her for what was to come. However, when it comes to style, Meghan has…

Born into the limelight, the public just loves to catch a glimpse of royal children when possible, and it means that their outfits are as much anticipated as those of their parents. However, you won’t spot Prince George wearing trainers and a sweatshirt out and about. Young royals are expected to follow royal fashion protocol – well their parents are – in just the same way as everyone else. This is why they tend to be seen in very traditional styles, such as floral smock dresses for the girls and shorts and shirts for the boys. It is more than likely that outside of the public eye, the royal children will be dressed casually, just like any other kids! Royal rules Until they are around eight years old, royal boys…