The Iconic Dress of Princess Diana

Growing up, I remember the wedding of the beautiful Princess Diana. Such grace, classic beauty and the dress that changed the wedding fashion industry in an instant. This was the most publicized wedding of the decade. People around the world stopped to watch. Plates with their images were made and displayed in homes around the world. Most had never seen a train as long.

Now that her son is turning 30 years old and with Diana's will being followed, the dress will be returned home. It is an amazing dress, with so much history. It will be interesting to see the story of this dress continue.



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Princess Diana's Wedding Dress Handed Down To William And Harry

The Huffington Post  | By Emily Thomas

Princess Diana had a big present in store for her son Prince Harry’s 30th birthday: her wedding dress.

As stipulated in the late princess' will, the iconic gown will officially be inherited by both of Diana's sons -- Prince William gets to share -- on Harry's big day, Sept. 15, TODAY reports.Posted: 09/03/2014 1:22 pm EDT Updated: 09/03/2014 1:59 pm EDT

Then-Lady Diana Spencer wore the stunning ivory silk and taffeta lace gown, designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel, during her 1981 nuptials to Prince Charles. The royal couple recited their vows at St. Paul's Cathedral in London in front of hundreds of millions who tuned in to watch on TV.

The Victorian style dress, which was hand-embroidered with over 10,000 tiny mother-of-pearl sequins and pearls, boasted a 25-foot-long train -- the longest in royal history, according to the National Constitution Center.

Needless to say, the dress became an instant legend. It has recently been on a tour around the world and was regularly displayed at her family's estate, Althorp, in Northampton, while in Diana's brother's possession. Women's Day reports there's a hope the princes will put it back on display at Kensington Palace in London, where Diana lived.