04 May 2026
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Throughout its 78 years, the Met Gala has seen numerous notable guests from across the world
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Only once however, was it lucky enough to have the late Princess Diana in attendance
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Princess Diana made royal fashion statements everywhere and did it once during her lifetime at the Met museum
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On December 9, 1996, Lady Di attended the Christian Dior-themed Met Gala for the first, and last, time
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She attended as Liz Tilberis' guest in a custom John Galliano midnight blue silk slip dress with a Lady Dior bag
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Months post her divorce, her corset removed before attending the event as a reflection of her freedom
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Later that year, the bag she carried to the gala was renamed after her as the Lady Dior, which it is now known as
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Though Lady Diana only made one appearance on the steps of the Met, it was enough to leave a lasting impact
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Since then, royalty from across the world has attended the Met Gala including Charlotte Casiraghi and Princess Beatrice
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