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Princess Alexandra of Hanover re-wears Grace Kelly's 1962 Givenchy gown

The Monaco royal donned her late grandmother's golden couture gown, first worn at Juan Carlos and Sofia's 1962 pre-wedding gala.

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What to know

  • Princess Alexandra of Hanover, 27, wore a golden beaded Givenchy gown originally worn by her grandmother Grace Kelly in 1962.
  • Grace Kelly first wore the dress to the wedding of Prince Juan Carlos of Spain and Princess Sofia of Greece and Denmark in Athens.
  • The gown's designer, Hubert de Givenchy, was a personal friend and frequent collaborator of Grace Kelly.
  • The re-wear comes as Alexandra is newly engaged, prompting speculation about future bridal style choices.

“Wow, you just look like your grandmother in the yellow dress.”

a follower, social media commenter · NY Post / Page Six ↗ · Sep 20

Princess Alexandra of Hanover granddaughter of Grace Kelly, wore the gownGrace Kelly (Princess Grace of Monaco) original wearer of the gown, Alexandra's grandmotherHubert de Givenchy designer of the gown

Princess Alexandra of Hanover re-wears Grace Kelly's 1962 Givenchy gown
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Sep 22yesterdaynow · 5:46 AM ET
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    Press covers the archival gown re-wear as tribute to Grace Kelly

    NY Post's Page Six reported on the re-wear, detailing the gown's history, its designer Hubert de Givenchy's friendship with Kelly, and follower reactions praising the resemblance between grandmother and granddaughter.

    “Hommage à la Princess Grace…”
    — a follower, social media commenter · source
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    Alexandra of Hanover pictured in Grace Kelly's 1962 Givenchy gown

    A photo of Princess Alexandra wearing the sleeveless yellow silk Givenchy gown, originally worn by her grandmother Grace Kelly at the 1962 pre-wedding gala for Juan Carlos and Sofia of Spain, circulated on social media.

    “Princess Alexandra of Hanover wearing a Givenchy dress that belonged to her grandmother, Princess Grace of Monaco - seen here wearing it at the pre-wedding gala for Juan Carlos and Sofia in 1962…”
    — @CrownsOfEurope

    1. 1 outlet first by NY Post, 2d ago · read ↗

    • Princess Alexandra of Hanover wearing a Givenchy dress that belonged to her grandmother, Princess Grace of Monaco - seen here wearing it at the pre-wedding gala for Juan Carlos and Sofia in 1962 ✨

      @CrownsOfEuropeX2d ago5.7k▲view on X ↗