A Commoner
When Diana and Charles wed in 1981, a British citizen hadn’t occupied the throne since 1660. Diana wouldn’t be the last commoner. Prince William’s partner— Cambridge’s Duchess, Kate Middleton, was also a commoner. Also, Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle, was a commoner.
A Commoner
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Longest Train
The famous wedding dress of Princess Diana had been made for Alexander McQueen by David and Elizabeth Emanuel. It had 10,000 pearls and had a 25-foot train. This is royal history’s longest train. The Princess added a 153-yard veil and silk shoes that had 542 sequins and 132 pearls, a tiara crafted in an 18th-century heirloom.
Longest Train