ROYAL ENGAGEMENT SPECIAL FASHION EDITION! Engagement Weekend part 1

Can you spot the differences between Meghan Markle & Prince Harry's engagement pictures and Prince William & Catherine Princess of Wales'? There's more than meets the eye & it's not just the Princes engagements either. Today we are kicking off Engagement Week with a special fashion edition featuring Queen Elizabeth & Prince Philip, Princesses Beatrice & Eugenie, Zara & Mike Tindall, and of course, (at the time) Lady Diana Spencer & Prince Charles (now King Charles III). What messages did they send with their engagement photos and announcements? Which couple looked most harmonious?
Join me tomorrow to analyze Harry & Meghan's engagement interview in part 2 of Engagement weekend, and in part 3's final installment we compare their interview to that of Diana & Charles, and Catherine & William. I cannot wait to hear what you have to say in the comments! Happy Holidays & Have a Happy Day!!
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[@jericson1109]

Diana's tights were just fine for anyone in that era. She wasn't trying to look professional and polished, I think. She was probably trying to look a little older than her actual age.

[@juliagrant3299]

White stocking were very in style back then.

[@sandrajewitt6050]

The whitish hosiery was actually in back then.

[@lornaackerman7022]

The colored hosiery was very much in fashion at the time as was the outfit, but was a more mature look. Which I think that was intentional.

[@jericson1109]

​​@@lornaackerman7022 White hose were fashionable too. I think maybe she picked the suit to try to look old enough to make that decision and then styled it to try to look a bit more up to date than the suit made her look if worn with the old style suntan hose. I think people forget exactly how funky hose got in the eighties. Textures, floral prints, polkadots...we were all over the darn place when it came to legwear.

[@JulieAnne-7]

@@jericson1109- We were that same way in the 60s!! Fishnet, diamond, dotted, etc. etc.!!!

[@katekenn156]

I had Meghan pegged from the moment of that engagement photoshoot. Her attitude was entirely “Look at me! I got myself a Prince!” Nothing in her body language spoke of love, or excitement at being with Harry; just excitement at the world paying attention to her.

[@millybug1019]

right from the start i really didn't like her she as like he's mine stay back

[@snowysnowyriver]

🎯

[@simonecarey296]

You're right 👍❤🎉

[@alexandrenawordie3565]

@@millybug1019. It’s the Claw and Manipulations that I saw Straight Away and thought SHE IS TROUBLE 👿 BIG TIME I RESEARCHED HER BACK IN 2014 and oh my God it was Horrendous what I Found She Really is THE LOWEST OF LOW 😱🤦‍♀️

[@moira7083]

Exactly my first reaction too…

[@finolaomurchu8217]

The way the Queen is looking at Prince Philip, absolutely mad about him. So beautiful.

[@wcolautti]

I love looking back at Queen Elizabeth II (then Princess Philip) and Prince Philip as much as I love then Prince William and then Kate Middleton (Wills & Kate). I really have to say I don’t know all the gossip around Prince Phillip of the day but Netflix is fiction and I wouldn’t base my impression of them or their marriage strictly off of Netflix’s artistic license.

[@just-a-generic-username]

Isn't it lovely? He also looks to be genuinely smiling back at her. What a gorgeous photo.

[@decodolly1535]

@@wcolautti The late Queen was a princess in her own right so she was Princess Elizabeth, she was never 'Princess Philip'. She would only have been 'Princess Philip' if her title came through her marriage, like Princess Michael of Kent. Or The Meg who, if they hadn't been given the Duke & Duchess titles, would be 'Princess Henry'. Which I imagine would stick in her throat like the world's biggest fish-bone!

[@jessicabrewer1720]

I admire Meghan and Harry's ability to make everything kind of weird.

[@fibanocci314]

This got a laugh out loud.

[@Isus24-s8e]

It's because of Meghan. Harry was always dorky but people really liked him because he was able to balance having fun and acting properly when he was meant to be. Now because of Nutmeg he is acting like idiot all the time. She makes him look like an idiot on purpose because she thinks that she is better than him in my opinion.

[@NNSSS11]

Hahaha I'm curious as to why she wore a coat anyway.

[@jessicabrewer1720]

@nicematerial like don't get me wrong, I'd be an incredibly awkward royal but wow.

[@m5sunflower665]

Weird ? I see dishonesty everywhere, lies lies lies

[@Sk8Bettty]

Diana’s blue outfit = 1980’s young professional. I was alive for it. I had patent leather flats with bows on the toes too. :shudders: lol

[@Katy32344]

Love that fashion!

[@ynys_mon6928]

Yes, but for those of us who were Diana’s age (pre-professional) it was frumpy. I was in Uni when the engagement was announced.

[@hiddlespearean]

The Ferragamo Vara bow pumps. THE ultimate professional shoes back then 😅

[@Benintende1952]

@hiddlespearean Yes, the Ferragamo flats were to die for. I could only afford knock offs but I adored them. AND I had to wear them with white tights! Her outfit, of course , looks frumpy today but back then it was aspirational for younger ones who wanted to come across as professional, classy and monied.

[@SueSA2009]

Catherine's blue dress goes with her blue engagement ring. She never copies anyone. She's more than enough on her own. It's just gorgeous and perfect ❤

[@oldnan6137]

I am 6 months younger than Princess Diana so I lived through the 1980’s. Her outfit was stylish for the time. Also, white nylons/tights were all fashion and she like the rest of us wore them often. I know many women that ran out to copy her engagement look! ❤ PS Meghan’s coat was shorter than the dress. Poor choice!!!!😂

[@ynys_mon6928]

Sorry don’t agree! I was in Uni at the time (so similar age to Diana) and thought her outfit was really mumsy.

[@kathrynhershewe4656]

I didn't like the dress longer than the coat; it would have been so easy to fix!

[@MasterofScrutiny]

Diana was a terrible dresser until she left Charles. All matronly and frumpy.

[@jennymathies6988]

I agree. I’m a year younger than Diana and spent pretty much the whole 80s in coloured stockings. White with white shoes in summer and every colour of the rainbow with black shoes the rest of the time. Coloured stockings were big. I had black lace ones that I wore with black pencil skirts at night, teamed with silky bright blouses with HUGE shoulder pads a la Joan Collins in Dynasty 😂😂 I loved 80s fashions 💜 What Diana wore, lots of us copied. I had a wardrobe full of white shirts with high ruffled collars because she did, and sleeveless knitted vests to go with them because she did. I’ve still got my red jumper with white sheep and one black sheep land the navy blue jumper with a koala on it like the ones she had. She was iconic.

[@juliestanfield8433]

Yes, I lived through 1980's. White tight/nylons were popular at that time. I did wore them.

[@D1331D]

Sarah's ring isn't pink... It's a Burmese Ruby surrounded by ten glittering diamonds. Princess Eugenie's ring features an incredibly rare Padparadscha Sapphire that changes color between orange and pink, commonly appearing as a warm salmon hue. Princess Beatrice's ring is a beautiful 3.5-carat round diamond, set in a Deco design, with tapered baguettes on each side of the center.

[@kimberlywoodbury1739]

People are often surprised that rubies are really a much lighter stone than garnet. I think most of the dark ones have been treated because that’s what people prefer. It is a Burmese ruby, but it is also quite pink.

[@haydeeandujo3923]

Wow you really know your gems.

[@D1331D]

Burmese Rubies are perhaps the most well known in the world for their colour and quality. There are three different localities where rubies are found in Burma: Mong Hsu, Mogok and Namya. Rubies mined from Burma are known to have the highest Chromium content compared to anywhere else in the world. Padparadscha is the rarest type of sapphire. Its localities are very limited and the experts believe that the "real" stones come only from Sri Lanka. For those from Sri Lanka, one pays 20 to 30% more than for those from Madagascar or other countries of origin.

[@terri.schenk]

That’s what I thought. If I recall a lot was made about the Ruby at the time, a hint of Diana’s ring but red to suit Fergie’s red hair.

[@oneminuteofmyday]

@@terri.schenkI remember quite a bit of discussion about it back then. It wasn’t a common choice for an engagement ring at the time. And, yes, a lot of comparisons to Diana’s ring, as well.

[@rosana847]

Catherine is a true woman of style, grace and beauty. Something Harry's wife will never be.

[@lynettefinnigan9540]

As a matter of fact, the hatred and jealousy inside MM is fading her looks faster than time is!!

[@jericson1109]

I'm increasingly coming to the conclusion her style tends more Italian than British. There's an Italian street style channel that shows up in my suggestions sometimes and quite frankly Meghan wouldn't look out of place in Milan. Things like big coats that swallow you up, high waists that are a bit too high, shoes that are poised only slightly short of being novelties....she seems to like all that slightly exaggerated stuff.

[@Ohkeedoekee]

MM can never have another female look or speak better than her. After all how difficult is it really. Farm animals make their thoughts known to people better.

[@debrazawlocki3975]

Sophie's and Edward's "profile photo... One had to experience "the 80s" to understand! That was cutting edge for the time period. We old folks all did it. 😂

[@irairod5160]

It looks like an album cover, doesn't it?

[@terryKessler42719]

I didn’t do it because I thought it was tacky. Just because one lives in that time period doesn’t mean one needs to be as tacky as the next person. Sometimes one just needs to say no and move on. Going along with the crowd isn’t always smart. As my mother used to always say “ if Sarah jumped off a cliff, would you also jump off the cliff? “ My mother occasionally was right. The only time I wore white hose was with my white nurses uniform. Then I was so glad to remove those white hose I wore colored bobby socks with my sneakers. This was before nurses wore scrubs and sneakers. In my opinion white nurses uniforms looked so professional and clean. Before I retired I worked as a nurse practitioner and wore street clothes and a lab coat. Which also looked professional and clean. I love nursing.

[@theresemctague9911]

And Edward was into the theatre scene

[@sherineill6630]

They were engaged in 1999

[@luxpursuits]

Late 90s. They got married after Diana died.

[@JulieAnne-7]

I have to tell you-no self-respecting fashionista would be caught without the white hose (for spring and summer) and the ivory (for autumn and winter) then. I know. I followed Diana’s cue!!!

[@donnafromnyc]

That's how you could tell it was 1980s. Hanes sold a lot of them !!

[@HarmonyInspired]

And later it became matching color skirt, hose and shoes! Then it went to charcoal or black hose, now none.

[@candacelemasters9577]

Lol, same. All of the above!

[@maryterry1531]

$74,000, Meghan's Sheer Engagement Dress. I remember 'cause I almost choked.

[@nina.michelle]

The Meg's ballgown was the first sign of what she thought her life was going to be as a (Disney) Princess. She really thought her life was about to become some fairytale, so she goes for the most expensive and over the top dress that she could be her hands on.

[@nicematerial]

She was shooting for Disney princess, but hit on Disney villain...

[@Es24688]

I feel like that’s probably common when you have someone with money who marries someone without money. I’ve seen it before where they seem to think that they need to buy expensive or that they are living out their childhood dream of being able to magically buy whatever they want now. When you slowly work your way into money or are born into a more prestigious life, you probably just get used to it or even prefer a less lavish life.

[@juliehanson8976]

The top of the dress was actually see through, the photographer had to use a jacket to cover her so he could have a front facing photo. It was very strange and uncomfortable

[@derek.....]

I don’t always choose a team,but when I do,it’s team William and Catherine all the way!

[@zhmw]

Families shouldn't be divided into teams, especially not between siblings. But I do support William and Catherine, who are genuine, compassionate and care about their own children, as well as other children.

[@amyguskin9670]

I’m younger than Diana but remember the engagement and wedding very well. Her blue suit (by Cojana, bought at Harrod’s) seemed perfectly on point for the era at the time. As for Meghan’s Ralph & Russo dress. It was reportedly an eye-watering $75,000. Money definitely does not guarantee taste!

[@sabrinalehtisaari7552]

She didn’t seem confident to even wear that dress, to be honest.

[@grazynakawka8585]

Still, I love mm's dress, just not for the occasion

[@hilariebz]

I had a coat (bought in a sale) the same make as Diana’s suit. It was a good make but nothing special.

[@sabrinalehtisaari7552]

@@hilariebz I think what frustrates me the most is The Meg was taught about getting clothes fitted correctly to one’s body while she was on Suits..yet the absolute audacity to neglect that advice she gave out in an interview..nothing fits like it should for the designs and it’s just makes the brand look awful.

[@HollisDuty60]

Edward was really into film and photography back then and I think this was an “experimental” artsier shot.

[@decodolly1535]

That was my thought too - but it still looks very peculiar!

[@ralphl7643]

I believe Edward and Wallis had done profiles like that but without the black. The Harkles did it recently, for a magazine in that red outfit with the overlong sleeves.

[@mario-qi3yw]

Beebs, in the eighties the lighter tights were a thing. I swear everyone did it and it was considered fashionable.😊the blue suit was matronly, but fashionable. Eugenie looks pretty too. Princess Catherine did beautifully on all her engagement photos. Your hair is beautiful curly.💕

[@malindasmith5114]

Yes! Colored sheer hosiery was on trend in the 80s. By the mid 80s, continuing the color line from hem to heel was the preferred look in professional daywear. In the US, Hanes ultra sheer hosiery were available in a wide range of colors. I remember purples, grays, greens and blues, particularly.

[@sherylsoreson9790]

The white tights were most probably chosen to bring down the white from the blouse to tie the outfit together.

[@Rumkitty2000]

Yes. Diana picked out the suit on her own. Her mother was not in the country o advise her at the time,or else she would have helped her choose something more suited(no pun intended) to the occasion, something less serious that flattered her better. But I believe that she was trying to look older

[@TheOneAtomicPunk]

Tone on tone too!

[@Anna-Bernadette]

I absolutely hated Meghan's endangerment dress. It reminded me of a homecoming Queen's dress. It definitely would have helped if Harry had worn a tux. To spend that amount of money on that dress just kills me. I think it was closer to 75,000. Just tacky.

[@Pearl2608]

It was surely loaned to her. She might even have been paid to wear it (merching already) or Jessica was paid to get her into it. The photos look very "magazine editorial".

[@laurenecarter246]

"endangerment" dress is spot on!

[@user-is7xs1mr9y]

@@Pearl2608 Exactly. They look like the kind of photos magazines take in a movie promotion tour of the main couple

[@I_said_so_55]

Harry seems not to dress up but lets that ones wife take the attention when they are together

[@Melshed]

I don’t think I’ve seen Charles and Diana’s formal engagement portrait before, it is absolutely stunning! So regal, so royal. It has aged beautifully, not dated at all. I’m excited for engagement week, thanks for doing it!

[@auroramichelle5450]

I've never seen the green dress either! Beautiful 💚

[@annelousteau9799]

Matching the large blue stone, surrounded by diamonds. 😊

[@agnesdix-dehert9454]

It's a new one on my as well - I'd only seen the photos, where they wore matching open-neck shirts, photographed with Charles sitting with his arms cross and Diana behind him, leaning over his shoulders with her arms loosely wrapped around them. Lovely, happy & relaxed photographs.

[@Melshed]

I’m still impressed, looking at it again. It could have been taken 100 years ago or yesterday, the only thing that would give me a clue is her hair. Obvs I’m not knowledgeable about the history of fashion, but this portrait is the definition of timeless.

[@tgcali5150]

The 'weird' black, side facing photo of Sophie and Edward was totally a thing. I graduated high school in '88. I have one of those photos. It will never see the light of day, but i do have it. Alas.

[@terricolburn2011]

Yes, as others have said, Diana was just 19, and of course being so young she had not fully developed her own style. That's reflected in the engagement outfit and to some extent in her wedding dress too. She was, later in life, able to take trends and make them her own rather than being somewhat swallowed up by them. One could say that the divide between them was already visible--she was a young, young woman who hadn't had the chance to learn to know herself and what she wanted, and he at twelve years order was set in his way of life, and they were really from different generations. So sad.

[@GradKat]

So true. Charles could have passed for 10 years older than his real age in that photo!

[@GiftSparks]

I remember when they got engaged. i remember thinking how odd it was that she was only 19 and he was 32. I was a teenager at the time and couldn’t conceive of getting married to a guy that much older.

[@dtulip1]

Worthy of a Shakespearian tragedy 😢

[@Sofasurfa]

I married a man 13 years older than me and was happy for 24 years before my husband passed away at 60 just before our silver wedding anniversary. Age differences are not necessarily a barrier to a good marriage, sometimes they are a positive in a relationship depending on the couple.😊

[@terricolburn2011]

@@Sofasurfa no, of course not, but Diana was a young 19. She had virtually no interests in common with her older husband, and he had at least one ongoing serious relationship with another woman.

[@tanithschneider3051]

Meg’s pose is classic model /suitcase girl on deal or no deal.

[@raffaellavitiello1762]

Yes, that is exactly right !

[@factcheck5224]

💯🎯

[@kathleenmckeithen118]

I think Sophie's choice of outfit is just superb and that the color is soft and subtle. Meghan is just awkward and so is Harry. Catherine and William are just impeccable and make a gorgeous couple to this very day. Always appropriate, always stylish and polished, they represent the UK so well in every way.

[@wallyllama2926]

The black and white Sophie and Edward reads like a Simon and Garfunkel album.

[@rose...-]

yes!!

[@susanhoneycutt5610]

I think the funky photo was an artsy nod to her profession at the time.

[@murielbuxton6993]

I thought the cover of Bohemian Rapsody

[@r.altman6458]

But it’s very much a 90’s photo shoot thing😂

[@rose...-]

@@murielbuxton6993 yes!!

[@calamityjane4331]

As for Zara and Mike, they're the adorable sporty spicey lovebirds eternally.

[@IrishTexan09]

Diana’s suit was definitely part of the “dress for success” that was popular in the 80’s.

[@GiftSparks]

Oh my, yes! Back in the day, I had lots of suits like that. I was always so proud that I had matching color shoes for every outfit! 👠

[@sh-lr1lx]

yuppies

[@sharonalbanese8084]

The Meg's dress was $75,000 😳😳😳😳😳. And her white coat looked terrible. But then, what else is new? It was a prediction of many more fashion disasters to come. I really loved all the other engagement fashion and photos, thanks for the video Beebs, many of these I hadn't seen before. Interesting to see Diana in her early days- she really favoured ruffles and more fussy items before she had an evolution and really found her feet, becoming the fashion icon we all remember.

[@ladysnowblood]

I was there in the 80s. This was the style and so were obnoxious colored tights 😂

[@Katy32344]

Yep. I remember also.

[@annicecooper8105]

What were we thinking ?!! 😣😣😣

[@flyonthewall8122]

I had neon pink, green, electric blue lol I managed a Pic 'n' Pay shoe store at that time (remember those?), so I had shoes that matched!

[@jericson1109]

​@@flyonthewall8122 Remember layering neon tights under white fishnet...at one point that was a thing for young people.

[@flyonthewall8122]

​@jericson1109 I don't remember that! How funny. I did have a pair of white lace tights, though.

[@anonview]

What I love most about PPOW's engagement photo (first one shown) is that Prince William couldn't contain his happiness and excitement. That big smile right there is so genuine, so full of love for his fiancee and princess, that it makes me smile too.

[@jadefire1814]

Oh my goodness! Prince Philip was so dashing and handsome! I *love* the styles of that era. So classy. What a fun video , Beebs, thank you!

[@KeiPalace]

Hands down most delighted couple appears to be Prince William and Princess Catherine

[@HollisDuty60]

White panty hose was a big thing in the 1980’s. I have to admit, I wore them too 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@kimlebrun5196]

I was in my 20's, early 30's in the 80"s and I am horrified when I see pictures of myself from back then. Between the horrible styles at the time and BIG hair I absolutely look horrific. Hopefully, that fashion Era NEVER RETURNS😂😂😂 ❤ you and your videos!!!!!

[@HollisDuty60]

@@kimlebrun5196 omg! I know. I’m so horrified by my hair, clothes, big shoulder pads, just hideous style. Please don’t let that style come back! 😫

[@kimlebrun5196]

@@HollisDuty60 OH I completely forgot about the shoulder pads🤮🤮

[@HollisDuty60]

@@kimlebrun5196 😆😆

[@joywebster2678]

As a New RN and scrubs not yet in use, I wore bright white panty hose daily. So for social wear I chose "ecru" to be different! Lol

[@kakacoco5]

I really like Charles and Diana’s engagement photos. They looked very glamorous. I also liked Sophie’s skirt suit. I think skirt suits were way cuter in the 90s and early 2000s.

[@brucheweinberger6863]

I remember wearing my first suit with a straight skirt!!! when I was 16 and I grew up in the 90s.

[@kp4911]

Diana's mother picked the blue suit. She didn't have much say and she was so overwhelmed she said she really didn't know what to wear. She hated that suit afterwards. Her mother picked a lot of her clothes in that first year of marriage. She actually felt the same about her wedding dress. After the divorce, she said if she could go back she would choose a completely different gown, but she was young, naive, romantic and easily got talked into this massive gown to befit the grandeur of St. Paul's Cathedral.

[@MissJensk1]

Nope. She wasn't"talked into" the dress. She wanted a fairytale, over the top dress. Gateshead she asked the Emanuels to make for her.

[@gremlin5622]

Is this where H learned his, "It wasn't me, I was a victim" technique?

[@raffaellavitiello1762]

We all love that dress then

[@joannasimmonds3706]

​@@gremlin5622yes. All mistakes were somebody else's fault, all bad behaviour was due to being driven to it by awful insensitive people

[@mmkline1989]

The 80s outfits were completely of the era, I definitely wore white hosiery. I graduated high school in 1985 and wore similar, modest dresses. By the time Sophie and Edward got engaged, fashion had advanced so much, she looks much more polished.

[@Mainecoon_Izzy]

Poor little Harry… has he ever done anything right? Did we ever expect him to pick the right woman? Nah, of course not.

[@INTJ91]

He’s always been a train wreck. Makes sense he’d marry one.

[@ellenfoster9764]

Megan knew exactly what she was doing? She was probably had an evil giggle starting the second she started stalking him.

[@Ritz-mn8qf]

Watching the engagement interview of H&M was uncomfortable to say the least. When she said "I just wanted to know if he was nice" it made me nearly fall over.🤮🤣

[@hl6876]

I had never seen Diana's green dress before, it was lovely xx

[@stargirlofantares9053]

I can’t tell you how many pair of white tights I owned in the 80’s! Cream too! I still own tights I haven’t worn for years in bizarre colors IN CASE they come back!! I’m tall & they were hard to find & I love them! Everyone’s engagement pictures were spot on what you said. That dress of Meghan’s was more like $75k though! Weird! Really weird & the only couple who didn’t look in love. At least her! Except with herself!

[@qhluvr77]

I will also admit to still having a couple of pairs of coloured tights, I’m quite short so finding the great brand that fitted properly meant they are still tucked in the back of my lingerie drawer😂😂😂 Also I don’t wear black, and black pantyhose with a navy suit just look wrong. And it’s just in case, like you said 😉😉

[@ooigniss]

I adore Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's engagement candid photo! Quite unusual for the time; particularly for the Royal Family.

[@dianemartel5205]

Ah, This One’s Wife sporting the Inspector Gadget look.

[@ellenfoster9764]

The queen and Philip look so happy. What a wonderful photo!

[@Mourann]

Hi Beebs! The Meg's dress was by Ralph & Russo and reportedly cost $75,000, which equals about £62,000. It was also extremely sheer on the top which explains why her chest is hidden in every photo. So very relatable.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

😂😂😂

[@Always_Thinking]

Yes! Read the same from many sources!

[@saratarr9639]

First, Beebs you look really lovely! What really struck me about seeing these images all together was the HUGE difference between every couple and the last lot...you know who I mean H & M. All the previous couples in their own different ways and styles were obviously beaming with quiet love for each other. There was that soft contentment and secret understanding that you get between couples that are in love...even if the marriages did not last forever - here in this snapshot in time these couples were in love. H&M were not! They were already trying to act as the 'hope of the royals' or 'the most popular'. Then the Meg started as she meant to go on with her behaviour and manner of dressing...They were almost desperately excited, like a pair of children who are doing something they know they shouldnt. The other couples were, like Catherine and William, were so obviously in love and really together. They were sharing something special with each other as well as with the public - H&M were declaring some sort of deal.

[@ynys_mon6928]

I completely agree.

[@LúciaKitten]

I agree, also!

[@kriswhite2220]

I thought the same thing about the couples being in love at the time. I do struggle with Charles & Di, knowing what happened not long after, but there was no pretense, no laying groundwork for future reputation, titles, etc. in any of the others pics than the latest duo.

[@mortimerbrewster3671]

I would amend your comment, slightly. All of the couples look in love except for Charles and Diana. She is beaming but he looks like he is doing his duty. It passes well enough and still not as cringe as H&M.

[@nubbyrose87]

I was 4 years older than Diana and married the year after her. Her engagement suit was an off the shelf outfit - so not designer. It was definitely considered frumpy at the time but the press said she was trying to dress in a way that was suitable for the royal family.

[@lisaalane7694]

I'm the same age and height as Diana and an American. I loved everything she wore, and did the white nylon thing too. I loved the tweed suit she wore sitting on the fence next to Charles so much I sewed myself the closest thing I could come up with to copy it, which was all I could afford.

[@sunni1ib691]

I loved that tweed suit too! One of my favorites!

[@kittyfan]

that first H & M pic is Megs just doing the "I'm the cutest thing EVER'' look

[@Dad52]

My favourite couple pics are from the late HM QUEEN ELIZABETH and PRINCE PHILLIP, they look sooo ADORABLE looking at each other smiling 😍

[@1745ohbloodyhell]

H&M. Don't get me started. NOTHING about their posing and clothing was appropriate, it's the Royal Family, Megs, not Hollywood. A see through top of a $50,000 frock? Sigh. And the other photo? You're not Paris Hilton, dearie, stand up straight.

[@KeiPalace]

the messy hair

[@colajax]

MM curving her body in the MOST WEIRDEST POSITION

[@maiaallman4635]

That wide-legged stance was too "deal or no deal".

[@strawberryredz1997]

@@maiaallman4635yes, deal or no deal pose.

[@jmfs8738]

The ditsy, coy pose and adoring stares were creepy from the beginning.

[@rainstreet78]

Sarah Ferguson had a ruby in her engagement ring, and Eugenie had a stone I had not heard of before - a padparadscha sapphire. Both lovely rings.

[@blueskysummit6153]

Woo Hoo! Engagement weekend! I didn't realize Charles and Diana had an engagement portrait. That green gown was lovely on young Shy Di. Since Zara and her brother don't have titles, they may not have had engagement pictures released to the public. I certainly don't remember one. No matter what the Meg does, it screams Hollywood (and look at me!) not Royalty. Big shock, since she's not.

[@terri.schenk]

I don’t think Zara ever had an engagement photo done but I suspect it’s more their low key personalities than anything.

[@getoutofdodge]

So love all the engagement photos. My favorite is the Queen and Prince Philip where she is sitting and he is looking down at her. I have the same picture of son and daughter n law black and white from there wedding that I love where he is sitting and she is looking down on him. Great video Beebs

[@DameSlap]

I was 16 when Charles and Diana got engaged and I remember thinking how frumpy her outfit was - she was only 19 herself after all! I'm sure if stylists had been more of a thing in 1981, something more fashionable could have been found. She more than made up for it in the ensuing years; best dressed royal lady ever ❤

[@kkdoc7864]

Wow, really like this top you’re wearing. The texturizing in the front adds interest without distraction and it fits you very well. I like the sleeves, too, that stop at rye elbow and gives it a nice finished look. And the color s really pretty on you. Good job, girl!

[@KeiPalace]

never liked the 80s look of white tights!

[@kathrynhershewe4656]

I was in my 20s; I remember being disappointed w Dians's engagement outfit. It appeared more overly respectful of the RF than stylish. After the engagement, she contacted, I believe, the editor of Vogue and asked for wardrobe help. She early on had help from stylists, but then took the lessons and owned her own great style.

[@susanb.3363]

I agree. I was a tad older than you when Diana and Charles became engaged, but I also thought much of what she wore in those early months/years was frumpy looking. But yes, the white tights were the rage back then. I think I wore some, too. LOL

[@finolaomurchu8217]

Diana really came into power after the engagement. I'll always remember her holding the child on her hip when she was only going out with Charles. I think she was in one of her first jobs and she was such a beautiful young lady. I was only a little girl but I thought how motherly and ladylike she was.

[@nicarazzi]

Back then Diana’s outfit was on trend, as were the pale tights - I used to wear them a lot. Back then I loved the whole look. Her outfit was beyond her years though, especially now we know how young a 19 year old she was at the time.

[@terryKessler42719]

Why does everyone think Diana was so shockingly young? I was 18 when I was married and considered a grownup. I was able to plan and decorate our first apartment, work at a job while going to college and keep my own bills and pay my own bills. I also helped my husband start his own business and I kept the books for his business. I wasn’t some young inexperienced person who didn’t understand the ways of the world. We were a young couple just starting out and making our way. I’ll bet there are many other couples out there who did the same thing. Come on, let’s see a show of hands!! I’m tired of seeing and hearing how young and naive poor Diana was. She ran with a group of equally young women who were hanging out together looking for a husband to trap into marriage. There are plenty of young mature women out there working and studying who are not looking to trap a husband. These women are making a home for themselves and planning a future with a career and job. They’re not looking to trap a man into marriage. Diana had her eye on Charles when he was dating her sister. When he stopped dating her sister, Diana moved in. In my opinion, she knew what she was doing. Yes, she was naive but she knew what she was doing and she knew what she wanted.

[@NikkiBikkiNZ]

I loved Beatrice’s dress for her engagement photo 😍

[@MsMorganGirls]

Looking back, I can't help but notice how awkward Meghan was and continues to be. I mean physically awkward. Interesting, especially since she was shown in dance classes.

[@lizlarsen1653]

I was in my late 20’s and early 30’s in the 80’s, and the blue suit was not at all frumpy, in my opinion. Side note: My husband and I were in the crowd outside the hospital when she and Charles left with baby Harry. It was so fun to be with local royal fans that day, waiting a couple hours for the three to appear and then whisk off in their auto.

[@ynys_mon6928]

I was Diana’s age, and thought it was frumpy! It’s hilarious how 10 years difference can colour your opinion (and I don’t mean that as an insult). At the time I felt Diana was wearing something too old for her.

[@LúciaKitten]

I was 9 when she got engaged, and was in awe with how beautiful she looked...

[@Sofasurfa]

I was born 1959 two years before Diana, I understand as an aristocratic she perhaps had to dress more conservatively, but I do remember thinking that she always looked frumpy, she didn’t seem to get her own style until she had been married for a bit. I even thought her wedding dress looked like a puddle of blancmange, however you got shouted down if you said that you didn’t like something she did. And after she died in the accident it got very weird with some people virtually worshiping the woman. I’m not so sure that all that worship showered on to a her helped Harry I genuinely believe it fed into his obsession.

[@annkynaston3605]

​@@SofasurfaDiana's wedding dress reminds me of the dolls old ladies used to have to hide the spare toilet roll.

[@Sofasurfa]

@@annkynaston3605 Oh my goodness, that’s spot on 😊

[@Callylily7]

My thought about Katherine and Diana's blue outfits is that the ring was blue, thus, the blue dress. I don't think she was nodding to Williams mom but chosing a color to match the ring. Diana probably was thinking the same. Her mom probably pointed that out to her. As for Meg, she has no taste. When I look at that photo, I'm thinking what is she trying to hide? Why not just an outfit? I know it was in November but she could have worn a suit. It's hard to think nice things about a couple who have done such despicable things.

[@Always_Thinking]

Wasn't fond of her foot placement! Made her look pigeon-toed!

[@qhluvr77]

@@Always_ThinkingYes! I remember thinking “What the ? Is she doing? I thought she’d had dance lessons where the first thing they teach you is to stand properly. I think her spending $75k on her engagement dress was her seeing how far she could push (then) Prince Charles’s budgetary generosity. Obviously he was extremely generous!!

[@baronessboomer3865]

MAJOR 80's flashback! I'm 61, just 11 months younger than Diana (I married one year later, & William is just a few months older than my first son). I never wore those bow ties at the neck, but that outfit was entirely proper for the time (definitely NOT my style, but the color was pretty on her) I'm half English, & my Mother raised me to love & respect the Monarchy.. I was totally focused on the entire Diana & Charles saga, from the very beginning to her tragic death. Then later, I followed the wedding of Catherine & William. Those pictures were pure class & style. They looked so happy, & radiated love & togetherness. I had zero interest in Harry & Me-gain. I never saw any of it until after Queen Elizabeth passed away & I stumbled into the whole pathetic, embarrassing Sussex side show sphere on KZbin.. Everything about that crass, circus of an engagement & wedding was revolting & over the top. Great video Beebs. It's definitely fascinating to see the fashions & styles as they changed over the decades. Looking forward to more, luv ya Honey! 💖

[@debbiehandysides7669]

Katherine and William looked so polished along Philip and Elizabeth, on the other side of the coin what the hell was with the white trench coat that Meghan had on, and those shoes looked dirty like something that she “borrowed” from someone’s closet!

[@teresabelshaw4262]

I loved Beatrice's engagement ring and princess Catherines of course😊😊

[@melindariddle6042]

Love how Princess Elizabeth looks at Prince Phillip ❤

[@seizetheday9546]

The print on Diana’s engagement blouse was supposedly ‘the bluebirds of happiness’. I remember being impressed at the time with Diana adding this intentional touch.

[@misscoutts6193]

It was very frumpy at the time. Terrible flat shoes like boats.

[@Whippy99]

We threw an engagement fancy dress party. We went as a monk and a nun! It was such good fun. We’ve been married for 41 years as we never take life too seriously and laugh together most of the time. I absolutely loved Princess Beatrice’s engagement outfit. And her simple wedding in HLMTQ’s dress was perfect.

[@cynthiadodge3089]

I wore MANY suits similar to Diana's Blue Engagement announcement suit! It was very on-trend back then! I had suits in about 6 different colors! 😉

[@Benintende1952]

Yes, me as well, and with the white tights and bowed blouses.

[@amandastewart3304]

Mike proposed to Zara on Christmas Day and they had a hurried photo with the press outside their house - just down the road from where i live

[@roxyc5345]

Princess Di's stocking's wouldn't fly today, but in the 80's these were very stylish and current for the time. I still like them, I guess because I understood what was happening with the movement of fashion back then. Coloured stockings were coming into their own. The eighties were a very experimental time and the forerunner to a lot of modern current styles. You have a great eye, Beebs! Keep up the great work!

[@hl6876]

That suit in the 80's with the pie crust blouse was on point for the 'Sloane Ranger'

[@Ladybug_62]

In Diana’s defense our clothes in the 80’s left a lot to be desired but with that being said they were very stylish for our time.. Oh you will look back on your pics now when you get to be 60 ish and think what was I thinking.. 🙀😜

[@emmaaggett278]

Lovely video. It would've been nice if you could've included Princess Anne's engagement too.

[@TheHellsHobbit]

I think Cathrine's dress was a way for Diana to be there for the announcement as well as to highlight the ring. I feel William and Cathrine want to give nods to Diana when milestones happen.

[@KeiPalace]

funny how Meghan didn't cosplay Diana in some way in her engagement photo

[@TheHellsHobbit]

@@KeiPalace Good point.

[@fibanocci314]

@KeiPalace The need to display money and "high fashion" overwhelmed the need to cosplay Mommy.

[@mia-y1908]

Catherine's hair is perfection, all the time.

[@olderwiser64]

Pretty sure that sheer dress Meghan wore was £75,000 or $75,000. Awful!! And that first round with that coat and the janky shoes-What the??!!! Great video! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@nancyfine1175]

We wore white tights with dresses back then!

[@marua.4229]

1:33 Diana is actually trendy with her light blue tights. In the 80s, it was fashionable for tights to match the outfit.

[@TaurusMoon-hu3pd]

80's fashion could be summed up as "a lot." As in, volume everywhere. A lot of makeup, hair, bold colors, bows, ribbons, contrast of color/texture/layers, shock value, high necklines on non-punk clothes, big colors, ruffles, long sleeves, big cars, loud music, big curtains in your home, extra fabric, extra, extra everywhere. It was the worst fashion and (some of the) best music. May it forever rest in peace. 😂

[@birgittabirgersdatter8082]

Comparing the engagement photo and more recent ones it looks like Catherine is aging very slowly and gracefully. The first thought I had when I first saw the engagement photo of Harry and Meghan was that her backwards leaning posture indicated that she didn’t really love him. I haven’t yet been comvinced otherwise, despite her always pushing his back, grasping his hand or placing that claw on his arm.

[@Wee162]

I thought Beatrice’s engagement dress was pure loveliness- very feminine. Agree about Eugenie’s dress - the print was fine but the sleeves and collar made her look all hunched up

[@carriebright9574]

White hose was the style at that time!!

[@katewill7302]

Diana ALWAYS wore white tights in the early years.

[@HollisDuty60]

The ring is a red ruby for her red hair. I followed this quite closely lol.

[@jasoncheek]

Sophie did have a very subdued look for her engagement interview, but let's look at it in context: Sophie has never been one to wear the super bright, super over the top, avant garde, fashion forward styles. She has had some duds, but she has always stayed pretty true to her style and her comfort level. Also, Sophie was a professional before she became a royal. She not only worked for a large company, she also opened her own firm. Keep in mind, she did roughly 15 years in the professional world. She was used to dealing with and having to hold her own in a very cut throat business. She became comfortable in that "professional" style 90's dress. So much so, that it became an armor of sort. As she has grown far more comfortable with herself and her role in the BRF, she has started embracing a far more feminine style and a more fashionable style.

[@marciagoodall8318]

I think Beatrice has really bloomed since she fell in love with Edo, she was always rather gauche and awkward. I totally adore Sarah’s ring, I have a small Ruby ring and they do tend to look pink in photos, especially if a flash is used

[@ynys_mon6928]

At the time of the engagement Diana’s engagement outfit was really frumpy. I was just an year or two older than Diana, and thought it was something my mother would have worn. Not that I wouldn’t wear suits. My mother made me some very smart suits around that period using the latest Vogue patterns. Of course she gradually learned her style and became the fashion icon.

[@debbiem73]

Great video! Your makeup is beautiful again 😊 Diana’s suit reminds me so much of what we wore to the office in the 80’s. Maybe you’ve never seen the TV shows ‘Dallas’ or its spinoff ‘Dynasty’ 😂 shoulder pads, belted waist and peplums

[@karinbinnie1862]

I had heard TOW's deep green dress was a nod to emeralds, which she intended to make her signature color. Hence the huge drama over the emerald tiara.

[@kevinpoole6122]

Diana was a Sloane ranger-the look was spot on!

[@julievanarends3702]

Diana was THE fashion icon of the 80s and 90s! She made a few mistakes early on but her engagement outfit was perfect and every woman wanted her look.

[@MasterofScrutiny]

Not in the USA. Maybe in Kansas or Iowa, but not in LA or NYC or any other sophisticated place. Ugh!

[@Sofasurfa]

God knows why, her style was never to my taste but each to their own.

[@catpatrick3838]

She had a Laura Ashley/Gunny Sax vibe going the first years of her marriage, but that was the style in the 80s. Not the best decade for fashion.

[@annicecooper8105]

Diana's engagement skirt suit was perfect example of late 70's / early 80's ' Sloane Ranger ' outfit. They were upper class aristocratic girls post Swiss Finishing School looking out for a suitable society husband.

[@PC-ub4tv]

Sarah Ferguson is wearing a ruby ring. I am sure. thanks for the great videos and tips.

[@marjoriemcrae9179]

Megsy in that pose says it like * gotcha at last my prince*

[@Minnmom2]

I'm still creeped out by the Meg and the way she clutches him with both hands. I thought she was a strong independent woman, this screams, look at me, look what I caught

[@decodolly1535]

I alway think it looks like she's afraid he'll escape!

[@madeyed2702]

Diana & Charles photo looked good but lacked of the romantic/love vibe for me. Sophie & Edward engagement photo just simple and no fuss. The gray fits her image as professional working woman at that time. Adore the late Queen and P. Phillips engagement photo - they looked so happy and Prince Philip looked so handsome and distinguished! Same vibe when looking at Catherine & William - though the Queen & Prince Phillip took the top spot for me. Princess Beatrice and Edoardo photo just gave such a romantic vibe - I love them as a couple! H&M did not look like an engagement photo, but rather than a simple magazine cover. Thank you for putting this video together. It brought back many enjoyable memories.

[@barbarabaker4529]

Your presentations are so interesting and enjoyable. Meghan's strange pose resembles one of hers from that old quiz show. Only thing missing is the suitcase! I remember the 80's well and Diana's dress, including the white hose, were very much in vogue. The styles change but the love doesn't. The shining, radiant faces of the then Princess Elizabeth, Catherine, Zara, Beatrice and Eugenie transcend dress fashion.

[@Mimi-74]

I didn't realize just how tall Princess Diana was, 5'10". Princess Catherine is 5'9". Even the Duchess of York is 5'8". I am either 5'8" or 5'9", always felt like an odd ball against my very short family, I am always the tallest woman in the room it seems, and even taller than some of the men. I always looked up to Linda Carter, Wonder Woman, when I was young. I love seeing how many tall, lovely women that are in the royal family.

[@trinapowell4436]

I'm 5'10" and I love being a tall woman.

[@Mimi-74]

@@trinapowell4436👍

[@voices_vary]

Diana was most definitely frumpy in that bright blue suit. In the 80s we wore pencil or straight skirts at the knee or above and blazers with shoulder pads. She's also wearing very unflattering flats which may be her own sensitivity to her height. She is clearly--at this point--a woman barely out of her teens who hasn't yet discovered her personal style. That takes time. Good grief, people forget she was only 19 years old in this photo!

[@mordeys]

"Standard for the 80's...i dont know i wasn't here yet." Thanks Beebs make me feel old why don't ya...

[@LisaAntonelli-bz7ly]

I was in my 20s when Prince Charles and Lady Diana got engaged. Her outfit was definitely considered frumpy at the time, but it was understood that she had to wear something conservative.

[@maikehudson333]

Royal women all over Europe had their own frumpy style at the time. Nobody else dressed quite like them. The epitome of that look was Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands. The tights Diana wore were definitely of the time.

[@betterstill100]

I visited London during that time period. The light colored tights were in vogue then. Particularly white.

[@WBCRO]

Long comment … Diana’s blue suit was purchased off the rack at Harrods after she had gone to the Belleville Sassoon atelier on her own and a haughty saleswoman (who didn’t recognize the young, casually dressed Diana as Prince Charles’s rumoured girlfriend whose photo was in every newspaper) said they didn’t have anything for her. It was very “Pretty Woman”! David Sassoon was mortified when he heard months later about what had happened. White hose were a huge trend in the early Eighties; peplums came into style later that decade. Also, I wouldn’t categorize the lower part of her jacket as a peplum. It looks very fitted and peplums usually stand out from the hipline to emphasize the waist. Last thought, I think I read that Diana wasn’t happy with her engagement outfit and, answering your question, her outfit was very old for her. I was just two years younger than her and no girl my age would wear anything like it. It was something our mothers would wear. Tellingly, it didn’t become a trend afterward. Many of her clothes sparked trends but none of us were interested in copying that outfit. Her haircut, though, became a HUGE fashion trend. I remember reading articles that said hairdressers everywhere had to quickly learn how to do the Lady Di haircut because droves of young women asked for it.

[@teresakirby8827]

I remember this picture very well and being similar in age to Diana, I was interested in what she wore. The outfit came from Harrods 'off the peg'. It would have been expensive but not a specific designer. The peplum which you mention isn't really a peplum at all; its a slightly boxy style jacket (fashionable at the time) which has been drawn-in to her waist. As someone commented below - whiteish tights were fashionable. As for the blue - well, here it's always associated with royalty and the Conservative party. At the time, I thought she looked lovely, and I still do.