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Diana, Princess of Wales worked with many leading designers to create a wardrobe suitable for her life as a working member of the royal family. While Diana wasn't very interested in fashion as a teenager, she quickly learnt the rules of royal dressing as she stepped into her public life following her engagement and marriage to Prince Charles in 1981. In this video, Curator Matthew Storey looks at three outfits from the Princess's wardrobe, each a great example of how Diana understood fashion and spotlighting the best of 1980s fashion.
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Discover more about the history of dressing in HRP's latest exhibition at Kensington Palace. ‘Dress Codes’ is open 13 March – 30 Nov 2025: https://www.hrp.org.uk/kensington-palace/whats-on/dress-codes/#gs.jxr1tp
Read more about the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection: https://www.hrp.org.uk/about-us/collections/royal-ceremonial-dress-collection/#gs.jxr7c7
Jousting was the most prestigious of all Tudor tournament sports, and a favourite of Henry VIII's. It involved heavily armoured knights on warhorses hurtling towards each other at tremendous speeds. There's no surprise that the young Tudor king, Henry VIII, loved it. Jousting started off as training for war, but it developed over the centuries until it becomes a popular sport for wealthy Tudors. In this video, Curator Charles Farris talks to Mark Griffiths about the rules, armour, tactics, and dangers of this expensive and prestigious sport.
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Queen Elizabeth II and her sister Princess Margaret grew up in their family home in Mayfair before moving to Buckingham Palace in 1936. In this video, we look at several items from Elizabeth and Margaret’s childhood wardrobe: a pale pink silk baby coat and two matching summer dresses in a Liberty print. Curator Matthew Storey explores the value of preserving these historical garments from the Queen’s early years, and what these dresses can tell us about Elizabeth II’s childhood and this moment in the Royal Family's history. Conservator Katica Laza shows us how we care for and conserve unique items such as these.
See Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret’s childhood clothes on display in ‘Dress Codes’ at Kensington Palace from 13 March – 30 Nov 2025: https://www.hrp.org.uk/kensington-palace/whats-on/dress-codes/#gs.jxr1tp
Read more about the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection: https://www.hrp.org.uk/about-us/collections/royal-ceremonial-dress-collection/#gs.jxr7c7
Discover never-before-seen royal and court fashion treasures in Dress Codes, a new exhibition at Kensington Palace.
Explore the codes and conventions of royal clothing, and the powerful impact fashion can make when boundaries are pushed and 'dress codes' evolve.
Among the highlights of this exciting new exhibition are pieces worn by a young Queen Elizabeth II, Diana, Princess of Wales, Dame Vivienne Westwood, Princess Margaret and Queen Victoria.
This exciting new exhibition showcases both recognisable and rarely-seen treasures from the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, a collection of 10,000 objects spanning 500 years, cared for by Historic Royal Palaces.
Stunning items from the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection on display in 2025 include an extremely rare Japanese court suit dating from the early 20th century, and a never-before-seen 1920s Reville court dress worn to Buckingham Palace.
Alongside these spectacular examples of royal and court dress, discover how dress codes can be reset and re-made for today through designs by our Young Producers, aged 14-17. This new partnership with local youth groups paves the way for a new generation of young people to contribute to the arts and fashion industries.
Dress Codes has been generously supported by Blavatnik Family Foundation and Avis Charles Associates.
When:
Opens 13 March 2025
Ticketing Information:
Tickets will go on sale in early 2025.
For more information and to sign up to our e-newsletter to hear about when tickets go on sale visit https://www.hrp.org.uk/kensington-palace/whats-on/dress-codes
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Take a moment to explore the sights and sounds of the Tower of London early in the morning before the doors open to the public.
Slow mindful videos are designed to encourage relaxation, mindfulness, and a sense of calm. The purpose of slow videos is to help people slow down, reduce stress, and practice mindfulness by immersing themselves in a peaceful and reflective experience.
Watch our series of slow videos across our spaces to feel a sense of calmness.
Escape into the past for a moment of quiet reflection and contemplation as our experts take you on a journey in our ‘A Space I Love’ podcast series.
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-space-i-love-lucy-worsley-and-the-kings-stairs/id1065848261?i=1000586514741
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0fR3MD9w9qGfw1KDb23uML
Historic Royal Palaces is a charity conserving magnificent spaces so that you can feel restored. Visit hrp.org.uk/wellbeing for our top restorative spots to relax and unwind in across our sites.
Take a moment to explore the sights and sounds of Hampton Court Palace early in the morning before the doors open to the public.
Slow mindful videos are designed to encourage relaxation, mindfulness, and a sense of calm. The purpose of slow videos is to help people slow down, reduce stress, and practice mindfulness by immersing themselves in a peaceful and reflective experience.
Watch our series of slow videos across our spaces to feel a sense of calmness.
Escape into the past for a moment of quiet reflection and contemplation as our experts take you on a journey in our ‘A Space I Love’ podcast series.
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-space-i-love-lucy-worsley-and-the-kings-stairs/id1065848261?i=1000586514741
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0fR3MD9w9qGfw1KDb23uML
Historic Royal Palaces is a charity conserving magnificent spaces so that you can feel restored. Visit hrp.org.uk/wellbeing for our top restorative spots to relax and unwind in across our sites.
Take a moment to explore the sights and sounds of Kensington Palace early in the morning before the doors open to the public.
Slow mindful videos are designed to encourage relaxation, mindfulness, and a sense of calm. The purpose of slow videos is to help people slow down, reduce stress, and practice mindfulness by immersing themselves in a peaceful and reflective experience.
Watch our series of slow videos across our spaces to feel a sense of calmness.
Escape into the past for a moment of quiet reflection and contemplation as our experts take you on a journey in our ‘A Space I Love’ podcast series.
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-space-i-love-lucy-worsley-and-the-kings-stairs/id1065848261?i=1000586514741
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0fR3MD9w9qGfw1KDb23uML
Historic Royal Palaces is a charity conserving magnificent spaces so that you can feel restored. Visit hrp.org.uk/wellbeing for our top restorative spots to relax and unwind in across our sites.
Discover delicious food, live music and activities for the whole family this bank holiday weekend, 24-26 August.
Pre-book now, members go free.
https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/whats-on/hampton-court-palace-food-festival/
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