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30 Stunning Photos of Royals at the Met Gala

In honor of the annual event, here are the best looks royals wore to the glamorous affair.

By Janaya Wecker and
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Even the royals sometimes take a break from their duties to attend glamorous events like the Met Gala. Past attendees have included Princess Diana, who made a statement in her formfitting navy blue gown, and Princess Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis, who has become a red carpet regular at the event.

Whenever members of the royal family are in attendance, they certainly know how to get creative across the pond with the varying themes. Here are some of their most elegant looks over the years.

Charlotte Casiraghi, 2019

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Charlotte Casiraghi is a Met Gala regular. Here, she wears a high-low Saint Laurent dress for 2019's "Camp: Notes on Fashion" theme.

Charlotte Casiraghi, 2019

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Casiraghi poses inside the event with model Anja Rubik, fashion designer Anthony Vaccarello, actress Demi Moore, and model Amber Valletta.

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Princess Beatrice, 2018

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Purple is the color of royalty, so it makes sense that Princess Beatrice chose this gorgeous Alberta Ferretti number. Her bejeweled hair accessories gave a nod to that year's "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination" theme.

Princess Beatrice, 2018

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Outside the event, fans could really see the movement of Princess Beatrice's flowing dress.

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Charlotte Casiraghi, 2018

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Charlotte Casiraghi chose a black look for her 2018 Met Gala ensemble, wearing an asymmetrical Saint Laurent dress. Her accessories—platform boots—were a bold choice.

Charlotte Casiraghi, 2018

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The royal (center) poses with actress Charlotte Gainsbourg and models Anja Rubik and Mica Arganaraz.

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Princess Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis, 2017

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Princess Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis's Simone Rocha dress fit the avant-garde theme of the year, which was "Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between" and celebrated the work of designer Rei Kawakubo.

Princess Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis, 2016

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The year prior, Princess Elisabeth nailed the "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology" theme in a futuristic Mary Katrantzou look.

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Princess Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis, 2016

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The back of her dress had buttons up the top, and she wore her hair in a sleek updo.

Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece, 2016

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Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece take on 2016's machine-related theme was this silver Balmain dress.

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Queen Rania of Jordan, 2016

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The 2016 Met Gala was a big one for royals. Another attendee was Queen Rania of Jordan, who captured the same theme in a black and silver mesh Valentino dress.

Queen Rania of Jordan, 2016

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A closer look at the Queen's elaborate floral hair pin.

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Charlotte Casiraghi, 2016

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Unlike other royals at the 2016 Met Gala, who wore shades of black and silver, Charlotte Casiraghi arrived in a bright Gucci dress.

Charlotte Casiraghi, 2016

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Here she is with actress Dakota Johnson, singer Florence Welch, and fashion designer Alessandro Michele.

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Princess Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis, 2012

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Princess Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis (center) wore Valentino for the 2012's "Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations" event. The theme celebrated two other iconic Italian designers: Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada.

Lee Radziwill, 2010

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Lee Radziwill looked elegant for the 2010 theme of "American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity." She wore a flowy white gown and arrived with Reinaldo Herrera, the husband of designer Carolina Herrera.

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Queen Rania of Jordan, 2007

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Queen Rania of Jordan and her guest coordinated in dark-colored outfits for the "Poiret King of Fashion"-themed Met Gala. She opted for a black belted gown with capped sleeves.

Andrea Casiraghi, 2006

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Casiraghi attended the Met Gala with his now wife, Tatiana Santo Domingo in 2006.

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Andrea Casiraghi, 2006

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While the royal chose to accessorize with a white scarf, Santo Domingo opted for a bright orange shawl.

Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece, 2001

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Here, the Princess arrives at the event with the designer who made her gown, Valentino Garavani.

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