Princess Diana Outfits Up for Auction in June 2019 at Kerry Taylor Auctions, London

Princess Diana’s Jasper Conran brushed red wool suit, 1984. labelled, the loose single breasted jacket with gilt buttons cast with anchors, round neck, gathers to shoulders, the matching skirt with four kick-pleats to the front, chest 97cm, 38in, skirt waist 71cm, 28in (2) Provenance: From the same vendor as lots 21 and 22. The Princess wore this striking scarlet ensemble for the official naming/launch ceremony of the P&O cruise liner ‘Royal Princess’, christened in her honour, on 5th November 1984. She accessorised it with a jaunty red felt beret with black headband, black blouse with bow ties, black tights, leather clutch and shoes. The Princess chose to wear it again 22nd February 1985, on a visit to Cirencester Police Station, Gloucestershire. This time she accessorised with a red felt boater, white blouse with wing collar and black bow-tie, red tights, black leather clutch and shoes. By changing the hat and blouse she managed to achieve a totally new look on each occasion. Mr Jasper Conran has confirmed that this ensemble was a one-off design, made exclusively for the Princess.

The Princess of Wales visiting the police station in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

Princess Diana on a royal tour of the Gulf States – Nov 1986

Princess Diana’s Elizabeth Emanuel navy and white damask silk ensemble, 1986. labelled ‘Emanuel Special’, the striped silk over-coat with padded shoulders, the bodice, full sleeves and skirt with box pleats, matching white Bianchini silk under-dress with camisole-like bodice, bust 86cm, 34in (2) Provenance: From the same vendor as lots 20 and 22. Worn in Bahrain on the Royal tour of the Gulf States, November 1986. Elizabeth Emanuel confirms that this was a unique design made only for the Princess. The original Emanuel fashion sketch shows this ensemble with a simple ribbon bow belt.

Princess Diana with Prince Charles flankled either side by soldiers in ceremonial uniform
PRESIDENT OF TURKEY’S STATE VISIT TO BRITAIN – 1988

Princess Diana’s Catherine Walker printed peach silk polka dot coat-dress, 1988. bearing ‘Catherine Walker for Chelsea Design Co.’ label, double-breasted, of loose cut but with slimmer fitting skirt, padded shoulders, lined in white silk, bust 97cm, 38in, waist 76cm, 30in Provenance: From the same vendor as lots 20 and 21. Mr Said Ismail of Catherine Walker recalls making a special order of this dress for Princess Diana. By removing or changing jewellery or adding a hat, this versatile dress could be worn for both formal or semi-formal occasions. Princess Diana wore this dress on four public occasions: 13th June 1988, to attend the Order of the Garter ceremony with Prince Charles, accessorised with a peach sailor bonnet with rear bow and upturned brim and single strand pearl choker. 12th July 1988, to welcome President Evren of Turkey on a State Visit, with Prince Charles, accessorised with a peach sailor bonnet and double strand pearl choker. 12th July 1989, on a visit to The Freeman Hospital, and Percy Hedley School in Newcastle Upon Tyne, accessorised with a simple white clutch bag and court shoes. 15th May 1991, for an International Spinal Research Charity event at the Langham Hilton Hotel, London, with peach leather shoes..