The UK is one of the rare countries with a monarchy of the United Kingdom. Monarchs are also known as “Kings” and “Queens”. The current monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the power of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and is also queen of 15 other independent countries. Let’s just say, the British Royal Family and members of the royal family have great influence. With its own regime of government, the British Royal costume also attracts the attention of a large number of subjects around the world. Besides well-dressed icons like the late Princess Diana or Princess Kate Middleton, their royal fashion in general always makes people admire. Especially the historical moments below. Queen Elizabeth’s Hope Wedding Dress In 1947, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip got married. It was a difficult time after the war and Britain was in a period of recovery. So Princess Elizabeth’s wedding can’t be too lavish. But the British people sent their stamps (used to get goods and products during the subsidy period) as a wedding gift. In the end, the British royal family decided to use this goodwill to design the wedding dress. The Princess’s entire outfit is decorated with chains of snow-white flowers (symbolizing purity), jasmine (happiness and sincerity), white roses of York (innocence) and crops. to represent prosperity. Princess Kate’s floral tribute dress In 2017 on the anniversary of Princess Diana’s death, Kate Middleton visited the memorial garden in Kensington Palace. For the occasion, she opted for an elegant green Prada dress with a poppy print. Red poppies symbolize memory and hope in England. This is the Duchess’ way of showing respect for her late mother-in-law. In particular, the shape of the vintage dress or the little flower pattern is also one of the favorite items of the late princess. Meghan Markle’s shocking off-the-shoulder dress Meghan Markle appeared for the first time as the British Royal Princess at the “Trooping the Colour” event. At this time, she was wearing a light pink dress of the fashion house Carolina Herrera, but not everyone complimented this outfit. Many experts on royal etiquette said: “As a Royal Princess of England, you should choose less revealing clothes in traditional events, especially when appearing for the first time as a royal princess. family”. This is probably the opening outfit for the series of days of “breaking the fence” of the British Royal dress code of the former Duchess of Sussex. Wedding dress embodies the optimism of Princess Eugenie Queen Elizabeth II’s sixth granddaughter – Princess Eugenie of York – got married in October 2018. For her wedding to Jack Brooksbank, Princess Eugenie wore a gorgeous gown designed by Peter Pilotto & Christoper De Vos . She also wears the Greville Emerald Kokoshnik Tiara tiara passed down from her mother. The pure and beautiful princess in the off-the-shoulder white design. However, the special thing is that she did not wear a white chiffon like other royal members. The dress cut deep at the back, revealing the princess’s long scar, which is known to be the evidence of surgery for scoliosis since childhood. If people often try to hide their weaknesses, Princess Eugenie intentionally shows it as a meaningful message that we don’t have to be ashamed of that scar because it is a special story. The “revenge” dress of the late Princess Diana It is not the wedding dress but the one she wore right before the divorce that is the most famous item in history. Many sources believe that, in 1992, although the marriage of Prince Charles and Princess Diana broke up, they continued to fulfill their royal duties. In 1994, Charles went public with his affair with Camilla Parker-Bowles. Following this announcement, the Princess of Wales appeared to have appeared at the Vanity Fair magazine party to fully showcase her strong personality. As planned, Diana was going to wear a classic, elegant Valentino dress but in the end she opted for a black mini dress, showing off her bare shoulders and neckline by Christina Stabilian from Greece. By wearing this dress, the Princess has completely violated the royal rules. Not only did she show off a lot of skin, but she also wore high heels that she never wore when walking with Prince Charles, because it would make herself taller than her husband. This incredibly brave outfit was immediately called the “revenge dress”. In addition, her pearl necklace with a giant blue sapphire on her neck was crafted from a brooch that Prince Charles gave Diana at her wedding. This is how the Princess shows her strong personality when dealing with the scrutiny of the media and the public.

If you visit Dongshan in Suzhou, there are two scenic spots that can be said to be a must. Not only can you appreciate the scenery of Taihu Lake, you can also feel the profound cultural heritage here, namely Qiyuan and Dongshan Carved Flower Building. 1. Suzhou Gardens: Kai Garden Kai Garden is located on the shore of Taihu Lake in Dongshan. It is located behind the mountain and the lake. It is the only classical garden among the many Suzhou gardens that is surrounded by mountains and water. However, its reputation is not great, perhaps because of its remoteness. It takes nearly an hour from Suzhou city to here. Qi Yuan was originally a private garden, and its owner was Xi Qisun, a native of Dongshan, who bought the land in the 1930s and spent 100,000 silver taels to build this private garden in 3 years, so Qi Yuan is also called Xi’s Garden. The reason why this private garden was built at that time was to commemorate the ancestors who greeted Emperor Kangxi here, and now the imperial dock can be seen near the lake in this garden, that is, the Emperor Kangxi who greeted him here. It has to be said that the site selection of Qiyuan is very good. It is built on the hillside and lives by the water. It is surrounded by mountains and rivers, and the scenery is self-evident. The interior of the garden is also not to be underestimated. It is not only the small and exquisite gardens of Suzhou, but also the majestic grandeur of mountain peaks and lakes. The pavilions, terraces and pavilions are intertwined with the landscape, which is refreshing. In my opinion, Qiyuan consists of four parts, namely the courtyard, the garden, the small courtyard of Liu Yi and the vast expanse of Taihu Lake. In the garden, the scenery is changed step by step, as if passing through. Compared to other classical gardens, I prefer Qiyuan. One is that there are few people here and it is quiet, and the other is the small scenery here. The scenery is like thoughts, which makes people feel deeply. 2. Dongshan Carved Flower Building Dongshan Diaohualou is located in Dongshan Town, about 2.5 kilometers away from Qiyuan. There are three existing carved buildings in Jiangsu, one of which is the Dongshan Carved Building, the other two are the Taizhou Port Carved Building and the Xishan Carved Building. It ranks first among the three carved buildings and is one of the representatives of architectural sculptures in Wuzhong District, Suzhou. It is enough to show its high status. Dongshan Carved Building was built in 1922 and has a history of nearly a hundred years. It is reported that more than 250 craftsmen were used to build this carved building, which lasted three years and cost 3741 taels of gold, which shows its high cost. From the gatehouse at the entrance of the carved building, you can see rich and delicate carved flowers. The gatehouse is just like the face of the owner, and naturally incorporates many carvings, such as plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum, peonies, bergamot, auspicious clouds and the “Romance of the Three Kingdoms” Allusions and so on. After stepping through the gate tower, I was instantly attracted and shocked by the sight in front of me. At this moment, I finally understand why it is called the carved building. The beams, trusses, columns and eaves of the entire pavilion are covered with carvings, including wood carvings, stone carvings, and bricks. The sculptures and carvings are very rich and dazzling. I remember that there is a sentence describing the Dongshan Carved Flower Building: “The building is carved everywhere, and the carving is perfect everywhere.” You can only know the true meaning of this sentence when you see it with your own eyes. The Dongshan Carved Flower Building is indeed beautiful. The beauty lies in the carving and the beauty. The story told. I don’t know. Have you ever visited or heard of these two attractions when you visited Dongshan in Suzhou? What is your impression of the scenery here? If you haven’t been there yet, will you check in if you have a chance? Welcome to leave comments.