Left to right, the duchesses of Sussex and Cambridge, Princess Beatrice, Zara Tindall with Sophie Winkleman, and the Duchess of CornwallWhen it comes to what they wear, the royal family tends to back British brands. After Thursday’s appearance in Alexander McQueen, the Duchess of Cambridge yesterday wore a midi-dress by the London-based Kiwi designer Emilia Wickstead to the jubilee thanksgiving service at St Paul’s. Yet for the Duchess of Sussex there is now no such patriotic protocol — and she instead chose an haute couture ensemble from the Parisian house of Dior. History was on her side: Princess Margaret’s 21st birthday gown was from Dior and Diana, Princess of Wales, was also a fan. SponsoredNot since Lady Diana Spencer arrived in her wedding gown have the steps of St Paul’s been the setting for such a keenly awaited national fashion moment.

Source: The Times June 04, 2022 12:31 UTC