Some of the Most Show-Stopping Dresses Worn By Royals
For decades, the royal family has been scrutinized and judged for every decision its members make, including their fashion choices. Because of these incredibly high standards, the royals have given us some of the most groundbreaking moments in style history -- from Princess Diana's iconic "Revenge Dress" to Kate Middleton's beautiful lace wedding gown. And we are sure there are more to come now that Meghan Markle has joined the royal team.
Being a royal means being expected to look your best at all times, so the family has used fashion to preserve their refined and elegant reputations. But this is hardly easy. Rules and traditions guide every fashion choice a royal can make, so it can be difficult to maintain any personal style when dressing for an event.
Even our beloved Duchess of Cambridge has pushed the boundaries of royal fashion at times, but sometimes showing a little more skin or opting for a bolder color is worth it. However, whether the gown plays by the rules or shamelessly neglects them, dresses always ends up being the center of attention -- as well as the person in it.
We looked across several decades and found the most show-stopping gowns worn by royals to date.
Meghan's Wedding Dress (Part 2)
But wait, there's more. The Duchess of Sussex decided that one dress was just not enough. So when you can't choose between one ... just get both. It makes sense.
The Revenge Dress
Before Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle came along, this may have been the most iconic royal dress to date. After news of Prince Charles's infidelity broke, Princess Diana stepped out in her most daring dress yet. If looks could kill ...
The Travolta Dress
We could give you plenty of reasons why Princess Diana will forever be a style icon, but this dress pretty much sums it all up.
Royal Polka Dots
Diana's white and blue dotted dress certainly catches the eye -- and gives you a surreal '80s flashback.
Off-the-Shoulder Pastel
Meghan Markle's first Trooping the Color was unsurprisingly a success, and we think her pretty pastel pink ensemble had something to do with it.