70-centimeter train was folded next to her in the car as she was transported to the Abbey.

The dress was composed of French Chantilly lace and English Cluny lace throughout the bodice, skirt and underskirt. The skirt, made of ivory and white satin gazar, was designed to emulate an opening flower: padded at the hips, it flowed out to the floor. The back of the dress was finished with 58 gazar and organza covered buttons fastened by Rouleau loops.

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Delivering the royal wedding dress - Princess Diana's was during daylight

David and Elizabeth Emanuel managed to avoid the press when they delivered Princess Diana's wedding dress. David said they had it delivered at 11am to Clarence House in a simple white van. Since no one was expecting them to deliver it in broad daylight, it worked out perfectly. Security 30 years later is a lot tighter and any vehicle going near Kate Middleton's residence before the royal wedding will be well protected.

Fashion Comparison Between Princess Diana And Kate Middleton

Kate is the copy of Diana’s classic and elegant fashion style with giving up her “girl next to door” personality. Diana is lovely because she is Diana. But Kate still needs to find herself from the princess’s identity.

Officially Kate Middleton’s wedding dress  reveals is wearing Sarah Burton at Alexandder McQueen

Hand-cut English lace and French Chantilly lace has been used throughout the bodice and skirt, and has been used for the underskirt trim.  The dress is made with ivory and white satin gazar.  The skirt echoes an opening flower, with white satin gazar arches and pleats.  The underskirt is made of silk tulle trimmed with Cluny lace.

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Princess Diana's dress was made of 40 yards of ivory silk taffeta and antique lace.

It was covered in 10,000 hand sewn pearls, and who could forget the 25 foot long cathedral train.

Diana and Kate: A style comparison