Long before Lady Diana's couture of revenge took the world by storm, or Princess Anne cemented herself as a Gen Z icon, there has been a well-documented fascination with members of the Royal Family and the significance behind their style.

The Times has been documenting this fascination for more than 200 years ? from the early Regency period to modern day ? and has borne witness to the evolution of the Crown's carefully curated public image.

With access to the rich history of The Times archive, this authoritative account peels back the layers of silk and chiffon to re-examine the royals who captured the public imagination through their inimitable style.