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With all the coverage of William's engagement. I thought it was a good time to look back at February 24, 1981. The day that Charles & Diana offically announced their engagement. Diana dressed in a cobalt blue suit, bought off the peg from Harrods.
Showed off her famous engagement ring for the first time. And set a new fashion trend with her signature white hose and flat pumps, that would become 2 of her early fashion hallamrks.