On this day in history, August 31, 1997, the Princess of Wales, Diana, tragically lost her life in a car crash in a Paris tunnel at the age of 36. Concurrently, three gowns that once adorned Princess Diana are set to be auctioned in California.
A striking red gown, crafted by designer Bruce Oldfield and worn by Diana on several occasions, is projected to fetch over $308,000 at the auction due to its significant history.
These dresses were acquired by a woman from Michigan in a charitable auction and have remained unseen since 1997.
Completing the trio are two dresses, one black and green, and the other white with black stripes, both masterfully designed by Catherine Walker, which will also be presented for bidding.
The "Legends: Hollywood & Royalty" auction, scheduled from September 6th to September 8th, will feature an array of other royal memorabilia, including a letter written by Queen Victoria, her personal teapot, and a gift bag presented to guests at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle.
