21 Photos of Royals Wearing Floral from Queen Elizabeth to Meghan Markle
21 Photos of Royals Wearing Floral from Queen Elizabeth to Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle’s 16.5-foot-long wedding veil instantly found its way onto numerous wedding inspiration boards on Pinterest. And understandably so–the silk tulle statement piece was a stunning addition to her bridal look, and its small embroidered flowers carried a special meaning for Markle. They symbolized the 53 countries of the Commonwealth.
But the Sussexes' 2018 wedding was the hardly the first time a royal made a fashion statement with florals. Princess Diana, in typical '80s fashion, loved big, bold blooms, while the Duchess of Cambridge favors delicate, nature-inspired prints. Queen Elizabeth, ever the fan of floral prints, has been seen sporting vibrant flower-covered ensembles. After all, as Sophie, Countess of Wessex explained in the documentary The Queen at 90, "She needs to stand out for people to be able to say 'I saw the Queen.'"
Here, take a look back at 21 iconic moments when the royals wore floral prints.
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Princess Diana looked chic in a Donald Campbell dress, long blazer and pearl choker when she and Prince Charles left for their honeymoon in August 1981.
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The Duchess of Cambridge stunned in a light blue and pink shirt dress at a "Back to Nature" event in June 2019. The event was held at RHS Garden Wisley in Woking, England.
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Pictured here is Meghan Markle's famous wedding look from her 2018 wedding to Prince Harry. Her Givenchy gown featured no beading or embroidery, creating further emphasis on her dramatic veil.
"Ms. Markle expressed the wish of having all 53 countries of the Commonwealth with her on her journey through the ceremony. Ms. Waight Keller designed a veil representing the distinctive flora of each Commonwealth country united in one spectacular floral composition," Kensington Palace tweeted.
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A young Queen Elizabeth posed in a pink- and red-flowered dress paired with matching white accessories while on a 1975 trip to Mexico.
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Camilla Parker Bowles wore a light blue knee-length dress to a rowing race at the Fowey Festival Celebration in July 2018. She's shown here covering her ears as a small cannon is fired to mark the start of the event.
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A young Princess Margaret opted to wear a fuzzy cream cardigan over her shoulders for a 1955 polo tournament at Great Windsor Park.
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Diana belted a shin-length pencil skirt, and paired it with a collared sailor blouse to a polo match in Cirencester in June 1985.
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The Queen wore a printed long-sleeved dress while greeting Boris Johnson at Buckingham Palace in July 2019.
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In January 2018, Princess Eugenie opted for a cap-sleeve dress by Erdem for photos announcing her engagement to Jack Brooksbank.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge brought their children, Princess Charlotte and Prince George, to the first day of school at Thomas's Battersea in London in September 2019. The Duchess wore a pink, white, and navy daisy-printed dress with a belt and pointed toe flats.
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In May 2021, Meghan Markle wore this poppy-printed Carolina Herrera dress for an appearance in Global Citizen's Vax Live concert.
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In July 2010, the Queen attended the unveiling of a statue of herself in Winnipeg, Canada. She wore a pink dress with bright yellow roses and a vibrant pink hat to the event.
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Princess Beatrice wore a black long-sleeved maxi dress for an art gala in June 2015 at Masterpiece London.
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Kate Middleton picked this flowing dress in a pastel color palette and espadrille wedges to visit The Nook, a hospice facility for children, in June 2020.
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Shortly after announcing her first pregnancy in October 2018, Meghan Markle visited the University of the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji. She wore a tiered red and purple maxi dress, black espadrilles, and traditional honorary garb.
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In July 2019, Princess Eugenie attended an anti-modern slavery event at Westminster Abbey. She's shown here arriving in a v-neck dress covered in golden blooms.
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Princess Margaret wore a polka dot-clad dress with a cinched waist and draped neckline for the Queen Mother's 90th birthday celebration in August 1990. A parasol and strappy heels completed the look.
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Princess Margaret wasn't the only royal who chose floral for the event. The Queen and Princess Diana also opted for patterned dresses. They're shown here with Prince Edward, the Queen Mother, and Prince Charles.
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Kate Middleton and Queen Elizabeth II are pictured here walking around the "Back to Nature" garden at the May 2019 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The Queen donned bright green and purple hues. Kate's navy dress featured small yellow accents.
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Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie both wore dark florals to a book party hosted by Louis Vuitton in November 2017.
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Eugenie picked a flowery blue dress with pops of yellow at Ascot Racecourse in June 2018.
Florals for spring might not be groundbreaking, but these royal outfits are still pretty stylish.