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data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20210606230613/https://hrp.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fhistoricroyalpalaces.picturepark.com%2FGo%2FTVj03QbD%2FV%2F51393%2F1?auto=format&s=5fb37440840e9d004be5e14120cbff0e" alt="Diana, Princess of Wales in her wedding dress" class="js-lazy"> </a> </div><div class="promo-block__txt t-hrp bg-primary"> <div class="promo-block__txt-inner"> <h3> <a class="promo-block__title-link" target="_top" href="/web/20210606230613/https://www.hrp.org.uk/kensington-palace/whats-on/royal-style-in-the-making/">Royal Style in the Making</a> </h3> <p>3 June 2021</p> <p>Opening at Kensington Palace this summer, this new exhibition explores the intimate relationship between fashion designer and royal client.</p> <p>The display features never-before-seen items from the archives of some of the most celebrated royal couturiers of the 20th century, set alongside examples of the glittering gowns and stylish tailoring created for three generations of royal women.</p> <p>The wedding dress of Diana, Princess of Wales will also be on display, as the exhibition explores the fine art of designing for royalty.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="bg-slice bg-slice--white"> <div class="wrapper"> <div class="grid grid--spaced"> <div class="g-unit g-unit--12"> <div class="promo-block reverse"> <div class="promo-block__img"> <a href="/web/20210606230613/https://www.hrp.org.uk/keeping-you-safe-on-your-visit/" target="_top"> <img data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20210606230613/https://hrp.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fhistoricroyalpalaces.picturepark.com%2FGo%2FB1BGx5yJ%2FV%2F50859%2F1?auto=format&s=d5ec42222c12f4f200f6677b219c937b" alt="View of the Walled Garden through a black archway" class="js-lazy"> </a> </div><div class="promo-block__txt t-hrp bg-primary"> <div class="promo-block__txt-inner"> <h3> <a class="promo-block__title-link" target="_top" href="/web/20210606230613/https://www.hrp.org.uk/keeping-you-safe-on-your-visit/">Keeping 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We look forward to offering you a very warm welcome as always when we are able to open again.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="g-unit g-unit--12"> <div class="promo-block "> <div class="promo-block__img"> <a href="/web/20210606230613/https://www.hrp.org.uk/membership/" target="_top"> <img data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20210606230613/https://hrp.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fhistoricroyalpalaces.picturepark.com%2FGo%2FOOga9uNu%2FV%2F38830%2F1?auto=format&s=29cdc92f96955b67ce4677cf06d605d8" alt="A male staff member from the Yeoman Body is shown in their full uniform/regalia speaking with a male and female visitor." class="js-lazy"> </a> </div><div class="promo-block__txt t-hrp bg-primary"> <div class="promo-block__txt-inner"> <h3> <a class="promo-block__title-link" target="_top" href="/web/20210606230613/https://www.hrp.org.uk/membership/">Members go free</a> </h3> <p><strong>There's never been a better time to join</strong></p> <p>Enjoy unlimited adventures at our palaces, a 10% discount in our shops and cafés, and exclusive events when you become a member of Historic Royal Palaces.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="g-unit g-unit--12"> <div class="promo-block reverse"> <div class="promo-block__img"> <a href="/web/20210606230613/https://www.hrp.org.uk/discover-the-palaces/" target="_top"> <img data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20210606230613/https://hrp.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fhistoricroyalpalaces.picturepark.com%2FGo%2FPXOU7djG%2FV%2F38480%2F29?auto=format&s=33df8c7810bbb18aa766e5d15cb4e28f" alt="The King's Staircase at Hampton Court Palace, showing the baroque painted walls and the stone staircase" class="js-lazy"> </a> </div><div class="promo-block__txt t-hrp bg-primary"> <div class="promo-block__txt-inner"> <h3> <a class="promo-block__title-link" target="_top" href="/web/20210606230613/https://www.hrp.org.uk/discover-the-palaces/">Discover the palaces</a> </h3> <p><span>You can virtually explore stories from our palaces.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="g-unit g-unit--12"> <div class="promo-block "> <div class="promo-block__img"> <a href="/web/20210606230613/https://www.hrp.org.uk/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3551504350595a4558505b41755d47451b5a47521b405e" target="_top"> <img data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20210606230613/https://hrp.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fhistoricroyalpalaces.picturepark.com%2FGo%2Ff8pHxuzb%2FV%2F37513%2F29?auto=format&s=1609e8d1b9a6b787a68a6327ee00d682" alt="The White Tower exterior at the Tower of London under a blue, partially cloudy sky. Visitors can be seen exploring the grounds beneath the tower" class="js-lazy"> </a> </div><div class="promo-block__txt t-hrp bg-primary"> <div class="promo-block__txt-inner"> <h3> <a class="promo-block__title-link" target="_top" href="/web/20210606230613/https://www.hrp.org.uk/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1f7b7a697a73706f727a716b5f776d6f31706d78316a74">Sponsoring a stone</a> </h3> <p>Readers of our Membership magazine ‘Inside Story’ may have spotted news of an exciting campaign to sponsor a stone on the White Tower. We will be launching this very soon; in the meantime, we ask that you email us to <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/web/20210606230613/https://www.hrp.org.uk/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b3d7d6c5d6dfdcc3ded6ddc7f3dbc1c39ddcc1d49dc6d8">register your interest</a>.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="bg-slice bg-slice--white"> <div class="wrapper"> <div class="grid grid--spaced"> <div class="g-unit g-unit--12"> <div class="promo-block reverse"> <div class="promo-block__img"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20210606230613/http://https//ticketslive.hrp.org.uk/hrp/b2c/index.cfm/donation" target="_top"> <img data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20210606230613/https://hrp.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fhistoricroyalpalaces.picturepark.com%2FGo%2FqB4emTi7%2FV%2F22597%2F29?auto=format&s=fddf2043bad18c8dbcb95829b16b98d6" alt="Aerial view of Great Fountain Garden at Hampton Court Palace showing Baroque East Front of palace" class="js-lazy"> </a> </div><div class="promo-block__txt t-hrp bg-primary"> <div class="promo-block__txt-inner"> <h3> <a class="promo-block__title-link" target="_top" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20210606230613/http://https//ticketslive.hrp.org.uk/hrp/b2c/index.cfm/donation">How you can help</a> </h3> <p><span>We are facing serious financial challenges as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. 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