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Princess Diana's Secret Backup Wedding Dress
People US
|April 15, 2024
DESIGNER ELIZABETH EMANUEL MADE HER MARK WITH PRINCESS DIANA'S WEDDING GOWN BUT THERE WAS ANOTHER DRESS WAITING IN THE WINGS
As Lady Diana Spencer climbed the steps of St. Paul's Cathedral in London on July 29, 1981, her majestic wedding dress with its vast 25-ft. train brought a royal fairy tale to life. But unbeknownst to the 20-year-old bride, her husband, Prince Charles, and the millions of viewers watching the nuptials unfold on television, the design team responsible for the now-iconic gown had crafted a second, mystery dress as a precautionary measure, ready for any unforeseen circumstances. "I was a bit neurotic, and I thought, 'What happens if somebody breaks in and steals the dress or something spills or there's a fire or it gets stolen?"" says Elizabeth Emanuel, who famously created Diana's wedding gown with former husband David. "So I thought, 'I'm gonna make a backup dress.""
This story is from the April 15, 2024 edition of People US.
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