From state dinners to coronations and royal weddings, there are many events where we can expect to see the world’s royals show off their million-dollar smiles, impeccably coiffed hair, and incredible fashion looks. Some other events, like awards shows and movie premieres, might have an occasional headline-making royal appearance but nothing’s ever guaranteed. At the Met Gala, for example, it’s somewhat of a rare occurrence. (Although we’ll continue dreaming about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry strutting up the stairs this year!)
Over the years, only a few royals have graced the step of the Met in its annual gala. In 2016, for example, Queen Rania of Jordan took everyone’s breath away in a black and silver feathered Valentino gown. In that same year, Charlotte Casiraghi of Monaco, Grace Kelly’s granddaughter, also walked the carpet in a layered Gucci multi-colored dress and posed to cameras with 30 Seconds to Mars vocalist Jared Leto.
Most famously, Princess Diana attended the star-studded event back in 1996. At the event, Diana turned heads in a figure-hugging navy dress with black lace trim. Talk about a statement dress!
Check out all of the royals who’ve attended the Met Gala over the years below!
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Charlotte Casiraghi (2023)
Image Credit: Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images. Charlotte Casiraghi turned heads in this divine, elegant black lace ensemble from Stella McCartney.
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Charlotte Casiraghi (2019)
Image Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue) Charlotte Casiraghi of Monaco proved royals can show some edge in this high-low strapless black dress from Saint Laurent in 2019. She then perfectly styled the look with slicked-back hair and a black smokey eye. In 2019, the theme was “Celebrating Camp: Notes on Fashion.”
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Princess Beatrice (2018)
Image Credit: Karwai Tang/Karwai Tang/Getty Images Following the 2018 Met Gala theme “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination,” Princess Beatrice looked stunning in this flowy bright purple Alberta Ferretti gown.
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Charlotte Casiraghi (2018)
Image Credit: Taylor Hill/Getty Images Opting for a totally different approach to the theme than Beatrice, Charlotte Casiraghi showed off her legs in this one-shoulder mini dress with stars all over it.
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Princess Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis (2017)
Image Credit: Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images At the 2017 gala, which had the theme “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between,” Princess Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis of Germany stuck to the night’s theme in this dusty pink Simone Rocha jacket with floral appliques and a bright red ballet-inspired shoe.
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Queen Rania of Jordan (2016)
Image Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Queen Rania of Jordan commanded the steps of the Met in this gorgeous silver and black feathered Valentino gown. The theme that night was “Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology.”
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Charlotte Casiraghi (2016)
Image Credit: George Pimentel/WireImage Also at the 2016 gala, Charlotte Casiraghi lit up the room in this colorful Gucci dress that cascades from bright yellow to deep purple. Stunning!
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Princess Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis (2016)
Image Credit: Karwai Tang/WireImage Talk about sticking to a theme! Princess Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis looked fashionable and ultra-futuristic in this Mary Katrantzou to the 2016 gala.
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Princess Maria-Olympia (2016)
Image Credit: Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images for Balmain Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece looked incredible as she attended the Balmain and Olivier Rousteing after the Met Gala Celebration back in 2016.
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Princess Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis (2012)
Image Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Princess Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis (center) embraced the volume in this colorful Valentino high-low dress at 2012’s event. The night’s theme was “Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations.”
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Princess Lee Radziwill (2010)
Image Credit: BILLY FARRELL/Patrick McMullan via Getty Image Princess Lee Radziwill of Poland looked ultra-elegant in this off-white dress and colorful jewels at the 2010 Gala. The night’s theme was “American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity.”
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Queen Rania of Jordan (2007)
Image Credit: CHANCE YEH/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images Under the theme “Poiret: King of Fashion,” Queen Rania of Jordan showed up in this black and navy dress at the 2007 Gala.
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Andrea Casiraghi (2006)
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Getty Images Charlotte Casiraghi’s brother Andrea also attended the star-studded event back in 2006. At the event, the Monaco royal showed up with his now-wife Tatiana Santo Domingo. The theme was “Anglomania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion.”
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Princess Marie-Chantal (2001)
Image Credit: Rose Hartman/Archive Photos/Getty Images Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece walked the 2001 Met Gala with none other than Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani. She wowed in this one-shoulder Celeste blue gown. The theme was “Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years.”
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Princess Lee Radziwill (2001)
Image Credit: George De Sota/Newsmakers Also at the 2001 gala, Princess Lee Radziwill proved white is her color yet again in this beaded jumpsuit.
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Princess Alexandra Von Furstenberg (1997)
Image Credit: Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images Princess Alexandra Von Furstenberg of Germany attended the 1997 gala with her mother-in-law and fashion designer Diane Von Furstenberg. The night celebrated the legacy of Gianni Versace.
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Princess Diana (1996)
Image Credit: Richard Corkery/NY Daily News via Getty Images Princess Diana was absolutely glowing at the 1996 Met Gala in this navy figure-hugging Versace dress with black lace details. The theme of the night was “Christian Dior.”
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Princess Ala von Auersperg (1986)
Image Credit: Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images Princess Ala von Auersperg attended the 15th annual gala in 1986 in this very ’80s black and gold gown. The theme was “Dance.”
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