When it comes to shades, Princess Eugenie's preference is a sci-fi style [1] while Meghan Markle loves her tortoiseshell sunglasses [2]. Considering the amount of British royals who own a pair of stylish sunglasses [3], you'd be forgiven for thinking they're part of some royal fashion rule. Unsurprisingly, the most fashionable style was reserved for Princess Diana, who had a penchant for oversize aviator sunglasses. Along with her endless collection of enviable handbags [4] and blinding jewels [5], Diana often accessorised with this heavy masculine style, which, surprisingly, really suited her delicate features.
In fact, the contrast only reiterates what a risk-taker she was with her wardrobe [6]. Keep reading to see all the times Diana styled this signature frame, then shop similar styles with a modern touch. You'll be neglecting your '90s tiny sunglasses [7] in a heartbeat.
Diana's White-Rimmed Aviators
Diana sported a bold style of aviators in Kuwait, during a royal tour of the Gulf. She teamed the white-rimmed glasses with a sugar pink suit and bold jewellery.
Wearing the white-framed aviators, Diana chose a Catherine Walker printed outfit, along with a moon earring while in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Diana's Brown Aviators
While attending a dancing display on a royal tour of Cameroon with Prince Charles, the duo wore matching brown aviator sunglasses. Diana styled the shades with a brown v-neck dress and pearl earrings.
Princess Diana opted for the brown pair of aviators while on tour in Italy, styling the shades with a simple floral day dress, belted in at the waist.
Sporting her favourite aviators once again, Diana wore a matching cornflower blue blouse and pleated skirt to the Windsor Polo.
Attending a polo match, Diana paired her signature frames with a relaxed blouse and high-waisted trousers.
Dior Eyewear Aviator Sunglasses
Dior Eyewear Aviator Sunglasses [9] (£417)
Meeyye Symi Tortoiseshell Sunglasses
Meeyye Symi Tortoiseshell Sunglasses [10] (£68)
Marc Jacobs Eyewear Oversized Aviator Sunglasses
Marc Jacobs Eyewear Oversized Aviator Sunglasses [11] (£249)
Sonix Pablo Sunglasses
Sonix Pablo Sunglasses [12] (£76)
Alexander McQueen Aviator-Style Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses
Alexander McQueen Aviator-Style Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses [13] (£275)