When it comes to royal style, we're so used to seeing them buttoned up in prim and proper dresses [1]. But, that doesn't mean they don't have equally chic Summer wardrobes. In fact, some of Princess Diana's most iconic looks [2] happen to be the chic swimsuits she wore while on holiday in the South of France. Even the new generation of royals like Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece and Denmark can't stop wearing all the latest swimwear styles. She even owns the same ruffled Lisa Marie Fernandez bikini [3] as Kendall Jenner! Read on to see the best royals swimsuit moments ahead.
The Tropical Bikini
Princess Diana's tropical flower bikini set might just be our favourite of all her looks. The bandeau style top coordinated perfectly with high-leg bottoms and a cover-up, which she held onto while vacationing in the South of France in 1997.
The Printed Bikini
Princess Charlotte Casiraghi paired her printed bikini with denim shorts while in Brazil.
Neon Coordinates
Princess Diana looked like the total sports-chic babe in St. Tropez wearing this cool neon set, complete with a sarong tied around the waist. She toted a red nylon beach bag and showed off the design's open back while boating.
The Leopard One-Piece
Princess Diana sported this animal print maillot in St. Tropez during the Summer of 1997. She accessorised with gold hoops and fashion-forward sunglasses.
The Modest Swimsuit
Princess Margaret opted for a modest floral swimsuit while holidaying in Mustique, West Indies in 1976.
The Sophisticated Black Suit
Diana's black swimsuit featured a high cut at the front and a scoop back, along with a sneaky strip of mesh across the chest, which you could make out as she splashed in the water at Indian Castle Beach in Nevis in 1993.
The Black and White Colourblock Suit
Princess Diana's two-tone suit featured a scoop front and back, fitting her like a body glove. She wore this one while on holiday with her family in St. Tropez, France in 1997.
The Tangerine Two-Piece
Princess Diana's halter bikini came in the loveliest, liveliest coral shade. She wore it in the water with her sons during their 1993 West Indies holiday.