Kensington Palace Exhibition Showcases Rare Royal Fashion Pieces

The 'Dress Codes' exhibit features iconic outfits from Princess Diana, Princess Margaret, and Queen Victoria, alongside contributions from young designers.

The 'Dress Codes' exhibition at Kensington Palace opens on March 13, 2025, and will run until November 30, showcasing 34 royal outfits spanning five centuries.
Highlights include Princess Diana's red Bruce Oldfield gown worn in Saudi Arabia in 1986 and a Catherine Walker green silk velvet tuxedo-style dress never before publicly displayed.
Princess Margaret's 1978 Thea Porter evening dress and a rare mourning bodice from Queen Victoria's early widowhood are among the items being shown publicly for the first time.
The exhibit also features matching Liberty print dresses worn by Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret in 1936, reflecting royal thriftiness and childhood fashion.
A collaboration with local youth groups has led to a display of modern designs inspired by the collection, created by teenagers aged 14-17 as part of the 'Young Producers' initiative.