Overview

• Princess Diana disguised herself in male drag, wearing a camouflage jacket, leather cap, and aviator sunglasses, to visit the Royal Vauxhall Tavern with Freddie Mercury and friends.
• The group stayed for one drink before Diana returned to Kensington Palace, later sending back the borrowed outfit with a note expressing her enjoyment.
• The anecdote, included in Edward White’s biography 'Dianaworld: An Obsession,' highlights Diana’s connection to the LGBTQ+ community and her search for authenticity and acceptance.
• Similar stories of Diana in disguise, including a visit to Ronnie Scott’s jazz bar with Hasnat Khan, are also explored in the book.
• The biography, set to release on April 29, 2025, revisits Diana’s private life and her symbolic solidarity with marginalized communities.