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Sep 2022

39m 44s

The Lady Di Look: What Diana Was Trying ...

About this episode

Nineteen-year old Lady Diana Spencer stepped into the public spotlight in 1981 when her engagement to Prince Charles (now King Charles III) was announced. Tune in to our two-part episode this week as we trace the evolution of her unique brand of royal elegance.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Moran, Eloise. The Lady Di Lookbook: What Diana Was Trying to Tell Us Through her Clothes. New York: St. Martin's Griffin, 2022.

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