Princess Diana, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle are considered the most photographed women in the world, but there are a number of images from before they married into the royal family that people haven’t seen. Check out these rare pics of Diana, Kate and Meghan from before they were royals:
23. Kate at the Wedding of Hugh Van Cutsem and Rose Astor – 2005
Middleton made her public debut as Prince William’s girlfriend at the wedding of Hugh Van Cutsem and Rose Astor at Burford Parish Church in Burford, England in June 2005. She looked so sophisticated in this cream coat with a black and white skirt and a fancy black fascinator.
Photo by Indigo/Getty Images22. Meghan at the Summer TCA Party – 2011
In 2011, Markle attended the Summer 2011 TCA Party with the cast of Suits, which must have been a pretty big deal for her. Prior to this, Markle hadn’t had any big breaks. This was a first for her.
Shutterstock21. Kate at the Wedding of Camilla Parker Bowles’ Daughter – 2006
In 2006, Kate attended Camilla Parker-Bowles’ daughter Laura’s wedding to former underwear model Harry Lopes with Prince William. This was a really big step in their relationship and meant that Kate was completely accepted in royal circles.
Photo by Tim Ockenden – PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images20. Diana at the Young England School – 1980
Before marrying Prince Charles, Diana had a job at the Young England School in Pimlico as a teacher’s assistant. This was a pretty big deal. She was reportedly the first woman in British history to have held a paying job before marrying the heir to the throne.
Photo by PA Images via Getty Images19. Diana at Cadogan Place Gardens – 1968
During the summer of 1968, Diana visited Cadogan Place Gardens in London. This photo appears to have to be taken on what would have been her seventh birthday. She looks absolutely precious in this little red dress with a matching headband and a blue cardigan. Even as a child, she had style.
Photo by PA Images via Getty Images18. Diana at a Fundraising Concert at Goldsmiths Hall – 1981
All eyes were on Princess Diana during her first public appearance at a fundraising concert at Goldsmiths Hall in London in 1981. In this photo, one can see the sea of photographers in front of her as she stands there in a beautiful black taffeta dress. It was just the beginning of what would be a very crazy life in the spotlight.
Photo by Anwar Hussein/Getty Images17. Meghan at Prada’s The Iconoclasts Event – 2015
Markle attended Prada’s The Iconoclast Party in New York City in 2015. The actress was decked out in this Prada ensemble. Although the patterns that she was wearing clashed, Markle made the whole thing look chic.
Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images For Prada16. Diana on her First Birthday – 1962
Princess Diana was just a year old in this picture. While she had said that her childhood was incredibly unhappy, there’s no denying that her family was quite privileged. Her father, Earl John Spencer, was a wealthy landowner and his family had been closely linked with the royal family for several generations.
Photo by PA Images via Getty Images15. Meghan at The Pink Elephant Night Club – 2006
Who knew that Mandy Moore and Markle were friends? Here they are back in 2006 at The Pink Elephant Night Club in Southampton. The two met through Trevor Engelson, Markle’s first husband. He was directing a film Moore was in called License to Wed, so she and the future Duchess became friends.
Shutterstock2614. Meghan at Miu Miu Women’s Tales 7th Edition – 2014
The Suits star was at Miu Miu Women’s Tales 7th Edition. She attended the screening for the short film Spark and Light, which starred Riley Keough. Markle looked super stylish in this outfit by Miu Miu. She was probably styled by her bestie, Jessica Mulroney.
Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Miu Miu13. Kate at the Young Stalin Book Launch – 2007
While on a break from Prince William in 2007, Kate Middleton hit the town with her sister Pippa and attended the Young Stalin book launch in London. She was definitely showing William what he was missing with this lacy dress!
Photo by Dave M. Benett/Getty Images12. Kate on Her 25th Birthday – 2007
On Kate’s 25th birthday, she stepped out wearing this black and white retro tunic dress from Topshop that retailed for about $78. After this photo surfaced, the dress completely sold out, proving that the royal girlfriend was quite the fashion icon.
Photo by Lewis Whyld – PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images11. Diana with her Younger Brother Charles – 1968
Princess Diana was closest in age with her younger brother, Charles, who was about three years younger than she was. Here the two of them are in 1968. Although it is hard to tell by the smile on Charles’ face, this was a rather unhappy time. Their parents had separated a year earlier and were going through an acrimonious divorce.
Photo by PA Images via Getty Images10. Meghan at the Some Kind-a Gorgeous Style and Beauty Lounge – 2010
This photo is from 2010 at the Some Kind-a Gorgeous Style and Beauty Lounge. Even though Suits wasn’t yet on the air, Megan had already been cast on the show at this point. It would be almost a year later that the show would finally debut on USA Network and make Meghan a star!
Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images For Benefit Cosmetics9. Diana at Polo Match at Windsor Great Park – 1981
Lady Diana attended a polo match at Windsor Great Park in July 1981 wearing a yellow pair of overalls. It’s a good look for the princess-to-be. She looks young, sweet and innocent, which is exactly what she was!
Photo by Anwar Hussein/Getty Images8. Kate in St. Andrews, Scotland – 2005
This picture was taken shortly before Middleton graduated from St. Andrews University. Kate was out and about in St. Andrews with her father and was dressed really casually. Her cami top and low cut jeans are so 2005!
Photo by Indigo/Getty Images7. Meghan at the ALMA Awards Gifting & Lifestyle Suite – 2006
Meghan was just a struggling actress when this photo was taken. She was at the ALMA Awards Gifting & Lifestyle, posing for some photos and looking at some merchandise in 2006.
©Evans Ward/jpistudios.com6. Diana at the Royal Ascot – 1981
The Royal Ascot is a tradition for the royal family. Princess Diana rocked a Bellville Sassoon outfit at her first appearance at the Royal Ascot in June 1981. It was definitely not her finest fashion moment ever, but it only got better from here!
Photo by Anwar Hussein/Getty Images5. Meghan at the DPA Pre-Emmy Gift Lounge – 2009
When Markle was just a struggling actress who wasn’t getting many roles in Hollywood, she was attending small events – like this one! Here she is at the DPA pre-Emmy Gift Lounge at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills picking up some swag.
Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images4. Kate at the Cheltenham Horse Racing Festival – 2007
The gorgeous brunette attended the Cheltenham Horse Racing Festival in style in March 2007. She rocked this asymmetrical brown skirt with a pair of brown boots, a baby blue coat with brown detailing, and a brown beret. She topped the look off with a pashmina scarf.
Photo by Indigo/Getty Images3. Meghan at the Entertainment Weekly Pre-SAG Party – 2013
In 2013, the former television actress attended the Entertainment Weekly Pre-SAG Party, which was hosted by Essie and Audi and held at Chateau Marmont. The rising star looked super gorgeous in this multi-colored gown.
Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Entertainment Weekly2. Kate Training with the Sisterhood – 2007
After her breakup with William in 2007, beautiful Kate didn’t waste her time wallowing. Instead, she joined the sisterhood, a group of female athletes who were training to become the first all-women crew to cross the Channel in a traditional Chinese dragon boat.
Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images1. Diana at Nicholas Soames’ Wedding – 1981
This photo is from June 1981 – a month before Diana married into the royal family. She was with Princess Margaret, the Queen Mother and Prince Charles leaving Nicholas Soames’ wedding. We love her red dress and matching hat!
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