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First Look: Naomi Watts as Princess Diana

Jul 3, 2012 @ 11:25 am

Naomi Watts is taking on a royal role! The actress was just photographed dressed as Princess Diana on the set of Caught in Flight, a drama about the last two years of the Princess of Wales’s life. Watts certainly looked the part in a short layered blond hairstyle and the princess’s signature pearls. “It is such an honor to be able to play this iconic role,” Watts said in a statementin February. “Princess Diana was loved across the world and I look forward to rising to the challenge of playing her on screen.” Tell us, what do you think of the actress’s royal transformation?

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Princess Diana Remembered: Her Most Stylish Moments

Jul 1, 2012 @ 12:00 pm
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Even 15 years after her passing, the late Princess Diana—who would have been 51 years old today—still enchants us with her royal style. To honor her memory, we’ve rounded up our favorite Diana looks ever, including this turquoise one-shoulder gown, Catherine Walker‘s pearl-encrusted column, Victor Edelstein‘s raspberry chiffon creation, and another Edelstein design, the navy velvet gown she famously wore to dance with John Travolta at the White House. Click through to see more of Diana’s most iconic style moments.

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Cartier Launches the 2012 Tank Watch: See the Celebrity Fans

Jun 25, 2012 @ 3:40 pm

Cartier’s Tank watch is getting a 2012 update. Ever since Louis Cartier designed the timepiece 95 years ago—inspired by a bird’s eye view of the center square cockpit and side treads of a tank—the jewelry company has produced around 20 variations of the style, including the 1980 Tank Américaine and the 1996 Tank Française. This year, Cartier launches the stunning Tank Anglaise, and in celebration, we’re taking a look back at some of the Tank’s most dazzling celebrity fans, from Angelina Jolie to Princess Diana. Click through the gallery to see them all.

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Naomi Watts to Play Princess Diana

Feb 9, 2012 @ 11:20 am

Naomi Watts just scored a royal role! The actress is set to play Princess Diana in Caught in Flight, a drama about the last two years of the Princess of Wales’s life, Deadline reports. ”It is such an honor to be able to play this iconic role,” Watts said in a statement. “Princess Diana was loved across the world and I look forward to rising to the challenge of playing her on screen.” Caught in Flight begins filming later this year. And Princess Diana isn’t the only icon Watts is bringing to the big-screen—she’s also playing Marilyn Monroe in Blonde, an adaptation of Joyce Carol Oates’s novel about the late actress. 

Plus, see Princess Di’s most style moments!

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Princess Diana’s Wedding Dress: Coming to the Mall of America!

Feb 2, 2012 @ 3:40 pm

Bloomington, Minnesota’s Mall of America is about to get a dose of royal style, thanks to the new “Diana: A Celebration” exhibit, opening Saturday, February 4th. The pop-up gallery will showcase 28 of the princess’ designer dresses, including her famous David and Elizabeth Emanuel-designed wedding gown encrusted with 10,000 sequins and pearls. Visitors can also expect to see family heirlooms, royal jewels, and home movies. Get your tickets for $26 each at ticketmaster.com, and find out more at mallofamerica.com. The exhibit runs through June 10th.

Plus, see Diana’s Royal Style!

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Princess Diana’s Dresses Heading to Kensington Palace

Dec 21, 2011 @ 1:30 pm

Princess Diana’s fashion is going on display! Five of her most famous dresses will be exhibited at Kensington Palace beginning March 26th, the Telegraph reports. The show will featured the black silk taffeta Emanuel gown that Diana wore to her first official engagement with Prince Charles in 1981. Other pieces include a fuchsia silk chiffon sari-style dress and an ivory silk crepe dinner dress (both by Catherine Walker), a black and white cocktail dress by Bellville Sassoon, and a black silk shift dress by Versace. So, who’s up for a weekend trip to London?

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Auction Alert: Princess Diana and Amy Winehouse Dresses Bring in Big Bucks

Nov 30, 2011 @ 3:10 pm

Going, going, gone! Memorable dresses are raking in big bucks at recent auctions. First, Princess Diana’s second wedding dress and shoes (her emergency copy) sold for $132,500 this week, the Telegraph reports. At the same auction, the polka-dot chiffon frock Amy Winehouse wore on the cover of the Back to Black, fetched more than $67,120 by Musea de la Moda—a fashion museum in Santiago, Chile. Proceeds from the sale will go to the Amy Winehouse Foundation, a charity set up in the singer’s memory to help young people. But is this just a warm up? The bidding for Elizabeth Taylors collection of clothing and jewelry at Christie’swhich will include more than 300 itemsstarts online this Saturday.

See Elizabeth Taylor’s most memorable jewelry in the gallery!

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Kate Middleton, Princess DianaTim Graham/Getty; Chris Jackson/Getty

Duchess Catherine Wears Princess Diana’s Earrings

Jul 25, 2011 @ 3:10 pm

The 18-carat sapphire engagement ring isn’t the only piece of heirloom jewelry Prince William gave to his new bride, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, reports the Mirrorshe now wears Princess Diana’s earrings, too! The Duchess debuted the diamond and sapphire sparklers (they match her ring) at a Wimbledon match in June, and later wore them during the couple’s North American tour. William’s gift to Catherine also features a modern twist: While Diana wore them as studs, Catherine wears them as drops.

PLUS! Look back at all of Duchess Catherine’s North American tour outfits in the gallery.

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