Recycle like royalty...
the thrifty queens and princesses who can't bear to throw out a frock, even if they are not down to their last tiara READ MORE: How Queen Elizabeth's glittering diamond earrings and pearl brooches are now favourites of Camilla and Kate By Rebekah Absalom Published: 02:13 EST, 5 November 2024 | Updated: 02:13 EST, 5 November 2024 e-mail 21 shares 1 View comments The Royal Family may have vast wealth, but they are renowned for repurposing their favourite items of clothing. Leading this approach, Princess Anne has recycled many of her coats, dresses, hats and handbags over the years, some of which she has owned for decades. And Catherine, Princess of Wales , has publicly embraced this practice countless times.
Meanwhile, Princess Beatrice joined in by wearing her grandmother Queen Elizabeth's vintage Norman Hartnell dress on her wedding day in 2020. This trend is not limited to the UK, as many international royals are also rewearing dresses and celebrating hand-me-downs - read on to find out who. Queen Maxima of the Netherlands Queen Maxima wore a recycled outfit at the Council of State, held at Palace Noordeinde in The Hague, last month.
The monarch dusted off her icy blue Valentino gown for the third time since debuting it at the 2011 wedding of Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco . The exquisite lace design boasted a strapless, scalloped neckline and tiered skirt adorned with chiffon ruffles. She had also selected the designer ensemble in 202.
