Princess Diana's wedding dress designer gives verdict on Meghan Markle's choice of gown

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Without a shadow of doubt, Princess Diana would have adored Meghan’s dress.

It is every inch befitting of the Duchess of Sussex – pure, simple and elegant, with a mix of traditional and contemporary features.

She kept covered with three-quarter length sleeves for a modern modesty.

The boatneck is also very classic.

But it is the lack of embellishments that give it that high-fashion impact and really make a statement.

At any royal wedding , the surroundings are going to be ornate.

So you do not want too much fuss in the dress.

But what many people don’t realise is that a dress that’s simple is often harder to make than something with lots of tulle – because it has to fit so perfectly.

The simple shape of it works well, it drapes beautifully. That magnificent five metre veil is what adds the drama.

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The work that would have gone into that would have been extraordinary.

I thought the hand-embroidered flowers in her headpiece, from the 53 countries of the Commonwealth, were a lovely touch.

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British designer Clare Waight Keller – Givenchy’s creative director – did a stunning job.

Givenchy was the go-to designer for the late Hollywood actress Audrey Hepburn.

And you can see it is slightly reminiscent of Hepburn’s style.

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When I made Diana’s dress it was very much of her time.

When you see it, you know immediately it’s the Eighties – that era of romance, drama and theatrics.

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In contrast, Kate Middleton’s and now Meghan’s dresses have been very different.

They are timeless – you wouldn’t be able to date them.

Meghan’s is a dress that will be remembered for decades to come and perfectly reflects the future monarchy.