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In 1949, then-Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret looked glamorous attending a royal variety performance in London. Both paired their gowns with fur wraps and gloves.

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Princess Margaret wore this fairy-tale gown in 1949. Paired with the necklace, she looked like a Hollywood star.

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Known for her stylish taste, the Princess looked dazzling at a London event in 1951.

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For her coronation ceremony in 1953, the Queen wore a gown designed by Norman Hartnell. The elaborate dress was made of white duchess satin and florals embroidered with gold and silver thread, representing the commonwealth countries.

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The Queen looked dazzling at the 1954 state reception in Tasmania, Australia. Definitely a showstopping look with her diamond jewelry.

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While visiting Tanzania in 1956, the Princess wore an elegant dress with a big ribbon detail on it. She looked like a true modern '50s royal.

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The Princess looked pretty in pink at the 1960 film premiere of 'The Alamo' in London. With a fur wrap on, she was ready for those cold British nights.

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This was the first time President John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy visited Buckingham Palace, this in 1961. The Queen wore a blue ballgown by Norman Hartnell with white gloves for the occasion.

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While attending the premiere of 'Lawrence of Arabia' in 1962, the Queen wore a crystal ball gown by her favorite designer, Norman Hartnell. The dress made another public appearance when the Queen's granddaughter, Princess Beatrice, wore it on her wedding day in 2020.

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In 1969, the monarch and her daughter, Princess Anne, went on a state visit to Austria. Anne wore a white dress with a sash, gloves, and a tiara, while the Queen wore a lime green gown with a matching sash and, of course, jewelry.

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The Queen turned heads during her 1970 royal tour of Australia. She's seen here in a sleeveless satin evening gown with a crystal-embellished bodice and train.

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The Princess wore a white caped gown with sequined detailing at a ballet performance in New York. She is seen here with her then-husband, Antony Armstrong-Jones, in 1974.

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The Princess wore a white dress with an embroidered overlay to an event at the Royal Opera House in London, in 1980.

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Known for her iconic style, Princess Diana wore this beautiful red gown by Bellville Sassoon at the Royal Opera House in London in 1982.

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The Princess looked very regal in this '80s evening dress. Paired with gloves, she attended the Berkeley Square Ball in London in 1984.

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The Princess literally shined in this evening gown by Bruce Oldfield, which she wore to the premiere of the James Bond film 'A View to Kill' in 1985.

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Always stylish, the Princess Di chose a white crystal-beaded chiffon gown for an event in 1985.

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To celebrate her 40th wedding anniversary to Prince Philip, the Queen chose a white dress with patterned dots. She accessorized with a sparkling tiara and an elaborate diamond necklace.

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In 1990, Princess Margaret celebrated the Queen Mother's 90th birthday at the London Palladium. She wore an icy-blue number, along with a blue necklace and earrings.

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Spotted in London in 1992, the Princess wore this stunning bright pink gown, proving that she was always a fashionista.

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Princess Diana - Lady Di wowed in this electric blue Versace dress at a dinner in Sydney, Australia, in 1996. Truly a timeless dress.

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Kate Middleton looked regal in a pale purple gown by Alexander McQueen while attending a BAFTA event in Los Angeles in 2011.

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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge - The Duchess wore a vibrant chiffon and lace gown by Jenny Packham to the Royal Albert Hall in 2012.

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While attending the 2018 Fashion Awards in London, the Duchess of Sussex proved that a sleek black gown is always a winner. She kept it simple with minimal golden accessories.

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Looking like a true royal, Meghan Markle wore this stunning gown by Safiyaa that featured a cape while on a royal visit to Fiji in 2018. The color of the gown was a tribute to the country's flag.

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Fan of monochromatic outfits, the Duchess looked super elegant in this all-red look while attending the Mountbatten Festival of Music in 2020.

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The future Queen looked stunning in this two-toned chiffon gown by Gucci. She was attending a gala dinner at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London in 2019.

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Attending an event at the Royal Albert Hall in 2021, Kate Middleton showed us that the perfect emerald gown exists. Paired with matching shoes and clutch, she looked like a movie star.

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The Duchess looked like a goddess with this dazzling gown. The perfect option for attending the London premiere of 'No Time to Die' in 2021.

Sources: (Harper's Bazaar) (CafeMom)

See also: Modern royals with a separate career

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