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22 Times ‘The Crown’ Perfectly Recreated These Real-Life Royal Outfits

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Since the first season, we’ve been binging Netflix’s The Crown for all the tea that the drama series spills about the real-life royal family. But now that season four has officially introduced Emma Corrin as Princess Diana, there’s another reason we’re tuning in.

Arguably the most stylish royal there ever was, Princess Diana’s timeless sense of fashion was such a large part of her legacy that the show has tried to recreate some of her most iconic looks in the process of documenting her beginnings as the Princess of Wales.

From the butter yellow overalls she wore when meeting Charles and bold ’80s suits, to her larger-than-life wedding dress that costume designers got spot-on. 

Read on to see 20 times The Crown nailed replicating Princess Diana’s style. 

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Lady Diana Spencer attended a polo match with Sarah Ferguson wearing pastel overalls over a floral blouse. Ahh the ’80s.

the crown princess diana outfits

She went a little more traditional for her first visit to Balmoral—the royal family’s Scottish castle. 

the crown princess diana outfits

Diana has always been Queen of the sweater vest.

the crown princess diana outfits

Princess Diana and Prince Charles announcing their engagement in matching blue hues. 

the crown princess diana outfits

The iconic weddding dress designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel for the 1981 royal wedding.

the crown princess diana outfits

The royal couple during a tour of Wellington, New Zealand. Princess Diana wore a coordinating powder-blue skirt and blouse set.

the crown princess diana outfits

Princess Diana had a penchant for bold colours and prints.

the crown princess diana outfits

Princess Diana in Scotland wearing a signature statement collar look. 

the crown princess diana outfits

Attending a wedding in 1981 with the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret in a red polka dot dress.

the crown princess diana outfits

Meeting fans in Canada, 1983 in a yellow skirt and blouse.

the crown princess diana outfits

At the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden watching a ballet performance in a red polka dot tulle gown.

the crown princess diana outfits

The royal couple at their wedding rehearsal, in matching blue again.

the crown princess diana outfits

In Scotland, 1981, wearing a very fitting tartan dress.

the crown princess diana outfits

Dressed to the nines at a gala dinner in Sydney during their 1983 Australia tour.

the crown princess diana outfits

Donning fuschia at a public appearance during the 1983 Australia tour. 

the crown princess diana outfits

Pictured in front of Uluru during their 1983 Australia tour.

the crown princess diana outfits

Wearing another oversized collar with a one-year-old Prince William in Australia. 

the crown princess diana outfits

At the Cannes Film Festival in 1987 wearing a Catherine Walker gown and matching stole.

the crown princess diana outfits

In October, 1988 wearing a one-shoulder floral gown.

the crown princess diana outfits

Attending a dinner at Élysée Palace in Paris, France, 1988, in an embellished satin gown and matching bolero.

The show also paid tribute to the real-life fashion of Margaret Thatcher, played by Gillian Anderson, and Princess Margaret, played by Helena Bonham Carter. 

the crown princess diana outfits
the crown princess diana outfits

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