On 13 June 1981, Diana Spencer was 19 years old and just weeks shy of becoming a Princess when she participated in her first Trooping the Colour ceremony.
Dressed in a Bill Pashley blue floral suit, the soon-to be Princess’ presence at the parade surprised many, as it broke a long-held Royal protocol that only married partners are allowed to attend official events.
On Saturday, at the very same ceremony, Meghan Markle, broke a rule or two of her own.
The newly married Duchess of Sussex wore a Carolina Herrera dress that exposed (shock, horror) her shoulders. This kind of neckline is generally a big no-no for Royals (as are dresses above the knee or bare legs).
But while some have criticised the frock as “inappropriate”, the 36-year-old’s sartorial stuff-up doesn’t hold a candle to the high drama of Diana’s first event 37 years earlier.
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Seeing Diana wasn't killed or even injured, I think we can say that she also "made it safely" through the event.
Why was Diana "not so lucky"? It was the Queen who was shot at! Stop trying to drag Diana into everything.
Exactly. This event had nothing to do with Diana or Meghan.
I'm waiting for the article that proclaims that Meghan's off the shoulder dress was secretly a nod to her late MIL.
A touching tribute.