The legendary Italian designer Giorgio Armani has passed away today at the age of 91! The elegantly tailored suits and sumptuous evening gowns created by the late Giorgio Armani have been favourites of Royal Ladies for decades!
Queen Mathilde of Belgium has worn Armani Privé for the majority of her gala appearances for years, like for the Wedding of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, Wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco, Queen Margrethe’s 75th Birthday Celebrations, Belgian State Visit to Denmark, and the Australian State Visit to Belgium. After Natan, Armani is no doubt her most worn designer.
Queen Mathilde has continued to wear Armani Privé for some of her most fabulous gala appearances, like the French State Visit to Belgium, Belgian State Visit to Luxembourg, Enthronement of Emperor Naruhito of Japan, Swiss State Visit to Belgium, Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s 18th Birthday Banquet, Dutch State Visit to Belgium, Belgian State Visit to Germany, Luxembourg State Visit to Belgium in 2024.
Like her mother, the Duchess of Brabant has also worn Armani gowns for her gala appearances, like Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s 18th Birthday Banquet at the Royal Palace of Oslo in 2022 and also the Banquet to celebrate the Wedding of Crown Prince Al Hussein and Princess Rajwa at the Al Husseiniya Palace in 2023.
Queen Rania of Jordan has worn Armani for several years, including on several visits to Italy, most notably wearing two vintage Armani gowns for the Wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez in Venice earlier this year.
Queen Letizia of Spain wore an Armani suit to announce her engagement to the Prince of Asturias in 2003, and also on a State Visit to Japan, most notably wearing an Armani gown for the Italian State Visit to Spain in 2021.
Armani has been a favourite of Princess Charlene of Monaco for several years, most notably wearing Armani Privé for her Wedding and Wedding Ball in Monte Carlo in 2011, in addition to several galas.
Beatrice Borromeo Casiraghi has worn several stunning Armani gowns, most notably the Giorgio Armani Privé gowns she wore for her Wedding on the Borromean Islands in Lake Maggiore in 2015.
The Princess of Wales wore an Armani suit to open the Global Academy in support of Heads Together on 2017.
Diana, Princess of Wales wore a pair of Armani chinos for her iconic walk over minefields and also an Armani jacket on the day of her death in August 1997.
The Duchess of Sussex notably wore an Armani dress for the infamous Oprah Interview in March 2021.
Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg has also worn several Armani suits and jackets over the years.
Nine Provinces Tiara
Laurel Wreath Tiara
Wolfers Necklace Tiara
Queen Elisabeth’s Diamond Bandeau
Diamond Fringe Earrings
Wedding Earrings
Diamond Scroll Earrings
Tunisian Parure
Aquamarine Earrings
Diamond Earrings
Diamond Waterfall Brooch
Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Sapphire Brooch
Diamond Floral Bracelet
