Good night, Lady Di
Courtesy of queen-to-be Catherine, ‘Diana’s frail spirit at last may cross the Styx.’
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Princess Diana
What if Diana had survived the crash?
Acclaimed British writer Monica Ali imagines a new life for the Princess of Wales
The rise of Camilla and her clan
After years of vilification, the Parker Bowleses are Kate Middleton’s new BFFs
Stylish investments
The value of royal dresses sold at auction keep rising. Will Kate Middleton’s clothes do the same?
Who wants to be a princess?
Amid the royal marriage mania, courses are popping up to teach young girls how to channel their inner highness
The gown dilemma
It’s not just Kate Middleton’s big day. It’s her biggest fashion test.
The ring’s cycle
Princess Di chose the stone that her son’s new fiancée wears with pride
A common occurrence
Prince William isn’t unusual in wedding a commoner—royals just don’t marry royals anymore
PHOTOS: The pageantry of the past
Over the last century, royal weddings have become grand public spectacles. Thousands gather to watch shows of uncommon refinement—and ordinary optimism.
Learning from past mistakes
Why William and Kate’s royal marriage may actually work out