London Fashion Week 2026 starts this week, and we're excited to see what will be officially in style for the upcoming seasons. It officially starts on February 19 and runs until Monday, February 23, with some of the world's most prolific fashion designers showcasing their new collections at various venues in London.
Although the Princess of Wales has never sat front row at a fashion show (although, as a fashion editor specialising in royal style, I can't wait for the day that she does), her younger sister Pippa has.
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© PA Images via Getty ImagesPippa sat front row of the Temperley London show at LFW in 2011
Back in 2011, Pippa headed to the Temperley London show at LFW that year, wearing a bold and directional mini dress from the brand, which featured a statement black and cream colourway. The frock had an almost baroque style etched on the front and it was cut with a crew neckline, with a slightly above-the-knee hem.
© Getty ImagesPippa teamed her mini dress with rock chic style boots
At the time, Pippa paired the satin creation with some black suede boots with a slight heel, adding a sleek touch to an otherwise bold outfit, and truly letting the dress's pattern take centre stage.
Cut a few inches above the knee, Pippa's dress was an elegant way to take on the mini dress, particularly if you're worried about revealing too much of your legs. Plus, an ensemble like this is balanced by the coverage of the sleeves and the torso, and the bold print draws focus. Her use of simple black accessories ensures it doesn't overpower her finished look.
Royals at fashion week
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe royal family has been known to head to fashion week
Over the years, a fair few members of the royal family have sat FROW at various fashion weeks across the globe. Which one is your favourite?
© WPA PoolThe late Queen Elizabeth on the FROW in 2018
Queen Elizabeth II
It was a truly iconic moment when British designer Richard Quinn played host to several elite guests in 2018. He presented his collection to none other than Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, who memorably sat next to Vogue veteran Anna Wintour.
© GettyCharlene at the Versace show in 2017
Princess Charlene of Monaco
In 2017, Princess Charlene of Monaco was a guest at Versace's Spring/Summer 18 show at Milan Fashion Week. The South African-born royal rocked a seriously daring cut-out midi dress dripping in crystals and sported her signature platinum blonde pixie cut.
© Getty Images for BalenciagaMeghan at the Balenciaga show in 2025
The Duchess of Sussex
Meghan Markle returned to Europe for the first time since 2023 last year to watch the Balenciaga show at Paris Fashion Week. Meghan dressed in a white outfit designed by the brand in support of Pierpaolo Piccioli, who assumed the role of Creative Director for Balenciaga in 2025.
© Photo: Getty ImagesQueen Camilla
Queen Camilla, then known as the Duchess of Cornwall, dipped her toe into the fashion world when she sat front row at Bethany Williams' show at London Fashion Week in February 2019, before presenting the designer with the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design. The royal sat with former British Vogue Editor Edward Enninful and Caroline Rush, Chief Executive of the British Fashion Council, marking her first time at Fashion Week.
