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If you’ve recently come into a ton of money, and love Princess Diana, then listen up!

Kerry Taylor Auctions, the same UK auction house that sold the dress Kate Middleton modeled in college, has acquired a closet full of Princess Diana's dresses and auctioning them off next month.

The Fit for a Princess auction will take place on March 19th and will include some of Di's most iconic gowns, including the velvet Victor Edelstein she wore while dancing with John Travolta at the White House.

If this all sounds familiar, no you're not going crazy. The gowns were previously for sale in

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They sure do get around!

Five of Princess Diana's most famous dresses will go on display at Kensington Palace next year to celebrate the $18 million renovation to her former home.

The dresses selected to be part of the 6 month Diana exhibit includes Di's black silk taffeta Emanuel gown, a black Versace dress, a white and black Bellville Sassoon Lorcan Mullany dress, an ivory Catherine Walker dress and a red and purple sari also designed by Walker.

Kensington Palace's curator said in a statement:

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We have carefully selected this collection of exquisite dresses to illustrate to visitors Diana's evolving style and the important role fashion played in creating her public image. Kensington Place is an ideal setting to showcase these gowns - the atmosphere of the display will be truly magical."

For those wanting to see Diana's wardrobe up close and personal, the exhibit opens March 26th and runs through September.

[Image via WENN.]

Tags: belville sassoon lorcan mullany, catherine walker, diana, elizabeth emanuel, exhibit, kensington palace, princess diana, princess diana dresses, versace

The Duchess of Cambridge continued her North American tour in Canada this weekend, which means there were lots of wardrobe changes!

Following her flawless appearance at citizenship ceremony on Friday afternoon, the Canada Day celebrations continued on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. For her second outfit of the day, Kate wore a purple Issa v-neck dress and navy Prada pumps.

On Saturday, Prince William and his wifey planted a tree at Rideau Hall next to the tree Prince Charles and Princess Diana planted back in 1983. As if the event wasn't special enough, Kate wore a gray dress by one of Di's favorite designers Catherine Walker and Tabitha Simmons heels.

For the fourth day of their visit, the Duke & Duchess flew to Quebec for the Freedom of the City Ceremony. Once again, Kate wore another blue lace dress by Erdem, this time from the pre-fall collection and her favorite pair of LK Bennett nude heels.

After the ceremony, Miz Middleton made a mid-day change before going off to another event at Fort Levi. The Duchess met with the citizens of Quebec in a casual, but chic Joseph crepe dress and and Rupert Sanderson pumps.

By Monday, Catherine was ready to go back to basics by wearing one of her favorite designers: Alexander McQueen. For her visit to Prince Edward Island, the Duchess wore a nautical-esque knit dress and navy heels.

Which look did U like best??? We're loving her blue Erdem dress!

[Image via Fame Pictures.]

Tags: canada day, catherine walker, erdem pre-fall, issa, lk bennett, north american tour, ottawa, quebec, rideau hall, rupert sanderson, tabitha simmons

An extraordinary collection of Princess Diana's dresses can be yours, that is if you can afford it.

The 14 dresses belong to Maureen Rorech Dunkel, who purchased them at an auction just weeks before Di's fatal car crash in Paris. Now 14 years, a default loan payment and a bankruptcy filing later Dunkel's decided to sell them.

Some of the more famous pieces up for grabs include a blue Victor Edelstein velvet dress worn while dancing with John Travolta at the White House and two Catherine Walker dresses Diana posed in for a Vanity Fair spread.

The Waddington Auction House expects each dress to fetch between $175,000 to $550,000, but we wouldn't be surprised if certain ones go for more.

Check out the complete collection in the gallery (below)!

[All images via Dominic Chan/WENN.]

Tags: auction, catherine walker, maureen rorech dunkel, princess diana, victor edelstein, waddington auction house

The members of Girls Aloud are having quite the fashionable week and that includes Kimberley Walsh.

The 29 year old attended the Blush charity fashion show in London on Thursday night looking chic in an ensemble of neutral tones.

Maybe she can chat with Cheryl Cole about the right way to wear high-waist pants.

[Image via Spiller/WENN.]

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Kate Middleton's mum Carole Middleton was beaming as she exited her car outside Westminster Abbey this morning.

For her daughter's big day, the mother of the bride wore a pale blue Catherine Walker silk day dress with wool coat and a matching hat by Jane Corbett.

Beautiful, just like Kate!

[Image via Getty Images.]

Tags: carole middleton, catherine walker, light blue, mother of the bride, royal wedding, something blue, westminster abbey

Sad.

British designer Catherine Walker passed away at the age of 65 on Thursday after a lengthy battle with cancer.

The couturier was best known for her dresses worn by Princess Diana in both life and in death. The British royal was buried in a black dress created by Walker.

Our thoughts go out to her two daughters and husband during this difficult time.

[Image via AP Images.]

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