Hey there, royal fans! It’s no surprise that modern royal brides often dazzle in a second wedding dress for their evening receptions. But guess what? Thirty-seven years after Princess Diana’s fairytale wedding to Prince Charles, a stunning revelation has come to light. Believe it or not, Diana actually had a second wedding dress on her big day that remained a secret until now. Let me tell you all about it.
A Hidden Gem in Royal History
Recently, Hello! magazine uncovered a fascinating story about the iconic wedding of Princess Diana. It turns out that the talented designers behind her legendary gown, David Emanuel and his then-wife Elizabeth Emanuel, crafted a second, less extravagant wedding dress for the People’s Princess. This backup gown was created just in case anything went wrong with the original dress. Talk about planning ahead!
Why the Need for a Backup?
David and Elizabeth Emanuel were determined to keep Diana’s dress design a complete surprise until the big day. They were worried about the possibility of leaks to the media, which would have ruined the magic. To ensure everything went smoothly, they decided to create a second dress as a precaution. Here’s the kicker—Princess Diana herself had no idea this backup even existed! In fact, she never saw it.
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“At the time, we wanted to make absolutely sure that the dress would remain a surprise,” David shared with People, according to Hello!. “We never tried it on Diana, and we never even discussed it with her. It was more for our peace of mind than anything else. We just wanted to be prepared in case something unexpected happened.”
The Second Dress: A Closer Look
Interestingly, the second dress was never fully completed. However, it was made from the same luxurious ivory silk taffeta used in Diana’s iconic gown. In the royal documentary Invitation to a Royal Wedding, Elizabeth Emanuel revealed how they meticulously guarded the secrecy of Diana’s wedding dress. They took extraordinary precautions to prevent any details from leaking.
Elizabeth recounted, “I kept every single scrap of fabric and was incredibly cautious not to let any pieces fall on the floor. We didn’t want scraps to end up in the trash where journalists might find them. Some reporters were known to sift through garbage in search of clues about the dress’s color or design. So, I kept everything right there on the cutting table. Every thread mattered to me.”
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