Remembering Diana

On 24th February 1981, Buckingham Palace announced the engagement of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. 

Now, 36 years on, the late Princess of Wales will be publicly remembered in a number of ways by her sons Princes William and Harry. 

 
















 Diana: Her Fashion Story 

An exhibition will be opened at Kensington Palace on the 24th February to celebrate Diana's influence on fashion- from the days of her engagement to the end of her life in 1997.

From the Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) website: 

Celebrate the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, in this major new dress exhibition at Kensington Palace.

Trace the evolution of the Princess’s style, from the demure, romantic outfits of her first public appearances, to the glamour, elegance and confidence of her later life. Don’t miss an extraordinary collection of garments, including the iconic velvet gown, famously worn at the White House when the Princess danced with John Travolta.

White Garden

The Princes have been important in supporting the creation of the White Garden at Kensington Palace. The sunken garden was often visited by the Princess during her life. 

Again from the HRP website:

In Spring and Summer 2017, the historic Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace will be temporarily transformed into a White Garden.

 Spring planting will include an elegant palette of tulips and scented narcisii through a carpet of 'forget me nots'. In the summer, pots of classic English white roses will surround the reflective pool in the centre of the garden and the planting will become more exuberant, with glowing ornamental grasses weaving through Cosmos daisies and billows of graceful Gaura.

Statue

Diana's sons are convening a committee to commission and raise funds for a statue of the Princess. A sculptor and design for the statue will be announced soon. It will be placed in the public gardens of Kensington Palace.

It is hoped the statue will be unveiled by the end of 2017

Diana, William & Harry in Kensington Palace

In The Spotlight: Rachel Riley

Tuesday 2nd February, 2015

Sydney: Rachel Riley tshirt

Rachel Riley is a luxury children's fashion label from the U.K.

Prince George has been seen in Rachel Riley shorts, cardigans and t-shirts on a number of occasions, most notably throughout the Cambridges' Australia and New Zealand tour in 2014.

The brand is named after the designer of the same name who founded the label in 1994 as a mail order company. Rachel's first store opened soon after in Knightsbridge, London. Rachel Riley website and retail outlets in both the U.K. and U.S.A. have been added to meet demand.

The clothing is aimed at newborns through to 14 years of age but has also added a ladies range. 

Vintage inspired fabrics, hand smocking and embroidery make for  beautiful garments. Four ranges of clothing and accessories are released each year. Handmade leather party slippers are made in Rachel Riley's own traditional workshop in France.

New Zealand: Rachel Riley smocked dungarees

Having browsed the website myself, I am certain that we will see The Duchess of Cambridge snapping up more Rachel Riley designs for her children in the future.

Canberra: Rachel Riley moss stitch cardigan