The Crown’s most famous props are going on display in a free exhibition in London as Netflix hopes to sell them for £1million at auction including the infamous Diana revenge dress.
The proceeds from the Bonhams auction will go towards a new program for film students and will be used to help those aspiring to get into the film industry.
Royal correspondent for GB News Cameron Walker said: “Left Bank Pictures built this life-size replica of the Gold State Coach used in coronations for the series.
“It was one of the most expensive and complicated props to build, but if you want to bid for it, it could set you back £50,000.”
Cameron Walker visited the exhibition
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Charlie Thomas, head of sales at Bonham’s Auction House told Walker: “I think you know that there’s been so much interest from around the world for all of the lot.
“What the sale is doing is celebrating all the craftsmen, craftswomen, the real best of British talent.”
One of the most iconic outfits of the 90s was of course Diana’s revenge dress and the Netflix hit included this moment in the show with actress Elizabeth Debicki.
Diana wore the dress in 1994 just after her husband confessed his infidelity.
Cameron Walker spoke to the head of sales
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Designer of handbags and fashion, Meg Randall told Walker: “We’re expecting to be our most popular fashion look in the sale because it’s just so iconic.
“The whole world was looking at it and the idea of a revenge dress continues today.
“So it’s really important, you know, as a cultural moment, as a fashion moment, as a moment in the royal family history. Quite a costume.”
The production company is also selling an emerald green gown Claire Foy (The Queen) wore in season two.
One of the items up for auction is Diana’s revenge dress
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Some memorable outfits from the series that are going on display include Princess Diana’s engagement outfit, Princess Margaret’s wedding dress, and the Queen’s coronation robes.
According to The Times, the auction has been divided in two – with 350 items going up for sale from 11 January to 8 February.
The exhibition opens on Thursday and will end on 5 February – two days before the online auction begins
This comes as the Netflix series comes to an end after seven years and six series.
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