Overview

• The Belville Sassoon silk day dress was created for Diana’s 1988 Australian tour and earned its nickname for frequent use during hospital visits.
• Julien’s Auctions staged the sale at the Peninsula Beverly Hills with more than 300 pieces marking the most extensive auction of the late royal’s wardrobe.
• Renae Plant’s winning paddle bid of $400,000 plus a 27% buyer’s premium brought the final price to $520,000.
• Plant, who first met Diana wearing the frock in Sydney, now curates over 2,700 Diana items in her virtual museum.
• Julien’s confirmed that a portion of the auction proceeds will benefit Muscular Dystrophy UK in line with Diana’s charitable work.