'The Crown's' most iconic Princess Diana photos recreated so far

June 2024 · 6 minute read

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“The Crown” has never shied away from tackling the British Royal family’s most memorable moments — and gorgeous fashion.

The Netflix series’ upcoming sixth and final season will hit the streamer in two parts.

The first four episodes of the concluding season will air on Nov. 16 and the remaining batch will debut on Dec. 14.

Princess Diana’s tragic death is at the forefront of “The Crown” Season 6, as seen in its trailer and so are many of her iconic fashion moments that made headlines just months before her shocking death.

The last segment will take viewers into the modern era of the British royal family, beginning with Diana’s passing in 1997 and ending in the mid-2000s.

But until then, let’s look back at the series’ most memorable Princess Diana fashion moments

Cheetah swimsuit 1990 & 1997

Diana with Prince William on Necker Island In the Caribbean on April 11, 1990, in the British Virgin Islands. UK Press via Getty Images
Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana in Season 6 of “The Crown.” Netflix
“The Crown” also recreated a similar famous Princess Diana one-piece. BACKGRID – Joan Llado / GTres / SplashNews.com

Elizabeth Debicki donned a replica of Princess Diana’s leopard-print one-piece bathing suit.

Diana wore the look in 1997 during a summer trip to the French Riviera with her then-boyfriend Dodi Fayed, who was also tragically killed just a month later in the Paris car crash.

This swimsuit should not be confused with a similar one Debicki wore in Season 5 when reenacting the vacation Diana took to the British Virgin Islands in April 1990 with sons Prince Willam and Prince Harry, as well as other members of the royal family.

Diving board picture

Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana in Season 6. Daniel Escale/Netflix
The real Diana on a yacht in Portofino, Italy, in August 1997. SplashNews.com

Season 6 of “The Crown” will also see Debicki recreate Princess Diana’s famous diving board photo taken just one week before her death in Portofino, Italy, in 1997.

In the well-known photos, Di sits at the end of a diving board under a large body of water in a light blue one-piece bathing suit.

The photos were taken when Diana was dating Dodi Fayed and staying on his family yacht.

Historic landmine walk

Diana, Princess of Wales, walks with body armor and a visor on the minefields during a visit to Huambo, Angola on January 15, 1997. Getty Images
The historical scene will be included in Season 6. Des Willie/Netflix

Netflix released the first look at Debicki recreating Princess Diana’s famed landmine walk in October.

The scene will be included in Season 6 of the series and shows Debicki in a nearly-exact replica of Diana’s gold earrings, swept blonde hair, protective face mask, and a white collared shirt.

The real historic landmine walk in Africa happened just months before the Princess of Wales tragically died on August 31, 1997.

The real Princess Diana in July 1997. Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images
“The Crown” included Prince William and Prince Harry in the scene. Daniel Escale/Netflix

“The Crown” recreated the red-belted shift dress that Princess Diana wore for her last public engagement at the Northwick Park & St. Mark’s Hospital on July 21, 1997, for its upcoming Season 6.

The dress was designed by one of the princess’ closest creative friends, Catherine Walker.

Floral dress at 1988 polo match

Debicki wore a floral dress in the first episode of Season 5 similar to the ones that the real Diana wore in the ’80s and ’90s.

The episode took place in 1991 as Dianna and then-Prince Charles explored Italy on a yacht with their sons Prince William and Prince Harry.

The outfit could have been inspired by the blue floral dress Diana wore to a polo match in 1988.

Princess Diana and Prince Charles in Seville. Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images

Princess Diana wore at Balmoral Castle in real life

In that same episode, Debicki wears a white ball gown and tartan sash when Diana attends the Ghillies Ball at Balmoral Castle.

There were no photos of the real Diana at the event ever released to the public, video of the event shows Princess Di seemingly wearing something similar to what is depicted in the series.

“Revenge dress”

Princess Diana arriving at the Serpentine Gallery, London, in a gown by Christina Stambolian in June 1994. Getty Images
“The Crown” replicated the “revenge dress” in Season 5. Keith Bernstein

Perhaps the most notorious Princess Diana fashion statement was the little black “revenge dress” she wore to the Serpentine Gallery in 1994.

Princess Diana wore the shoulder baring number the same night that Prince Charles confessed on national television that he had been unfaithful during their marriage.

“The Crown” tackled this look in Season 5, Episode 5 with Debicki’s replicated dress and jewelry looking just as stunning as the real thing.

“Panorama” interview

The Princess of Wales speaks in a pre-recorded interview for the BBC’s current affairs program ‘Panorama.'” REUTERS
Elizabeth Debicki as Diana in Season 5 of “The Crown.” ©Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection

“The Crown” Season 5 recreated Princess Diana’s infamous interview with disgraced BBC journalist Martin Bashir.

Debicki looked just like the late Princess of Wales in a nearly identical blazer and skirt that Diana wore for the event.

Engagement announcement

Princess Diana and then-Prince Charles following the announcement of their engagement on the grounds of Buckingham Palace on Feb. 24, 1981. Getty Images
Emma Corrin as Princess Diana and Josh O’Connor as Prince Charles in Season 4 of “The Crown.” Des Willie/Netflix

Emma Corrin only portrayed Princess Diana on “The Crown” for Season 4 but got to recreate Di’s iconic engagement outfit that she wore when she and then-Prince Charles announced their engagement on the grounds of Buckingham Palace.

The blue skirt-suit was bought off-the-rack at Harrods ahead of the February 24,1981 announcement.

The Cojana suit’s gorgeous sapphire hue tone went perfectly with Lady Spencer’s sapphire and diamond engagement ring.

Diana’s wedding dress

The Prince and Princess of Wales on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on their wedding day: July 29, 1981. Getty Images
Emma Corrin as Princess Diana on Season 4 of “The Crown.” Des Willie/Netflix

“The Crown” costume designer Amy Roberts decided to “have fun with the replica rather than obsessing over the details” of Princess Diana’s wedding dress in Season 4 of the show.

The show paid tribute to the puffy sleeves and pearly hue of the real dress while not recreating it stitch by stitch.

Designed by former husband-and-wife duo Elizabeth and David Emanuel, the real dress, according to Daily Mirror, featured 75 feet of silk taffeta, 300 feet of tulle crinoline and 450 feet of netting for the veil.

Casual pink ensemble

Diana sitting on a step at her home, Highgrove House. Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images
Corrin as Diana in Season 4 of “The Crown.” Des Willie/Netflix

Princess Diana’s fashion sense was iconic even when she was just lounging around at home.

Photos of her in a pink sweater and pink checkered pants at Highgrove House in Doughton, Gloucestershire in July 1986 were recreated in Season 4 of “The Crown.”

Actress Emma Corrin donned the outfit while roller skating around her home in the series.

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