From polished daywear to “elegant showstoppers,” Catherine Walker’s designs became a defining part of Princess Diana’s style story. The pair began working together in 1981, building a close partnership that would span more than 1,000 pieces. The connection went beyond appearances. After wearing Walker’s white halter dress in 1996, Diana wrote that she felt “so proud” and “very confident” while delivering her first speech since her divorce, offering a glimpse into how fashion helped shape her public presence. Diana’s life is back in focus with the release of Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, a new book by her brother that revisits her marriage and life behind the public image.

From polished daywear to “elegant showstoppers,” Catherine Walker’s designs became a defining part of Princess Diana’s style story. The pair began working together in 1981, building a close partnership that would span more than 1,000 pieces. The connection went beyond appearances. After wearing Walker’s white halter dress in 1996, Diana wrote that she felt “so proud” and “very confident” while delivering her first speech since her divorce, offering a glimpse into how fashion helped shape her public presence. Diana’s life is back in focus with the release of Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, a new book by her brother that revisits her marriage and life behind the public image.