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Prince and Princess of Wales in America

by 08/11/2025
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After a ten day Tour of Australia, the Prince and Princess of Wales visited Washington DC and Miami on their four-day visit to the United States of America on this day in 1985, 40 years ago!

The Prince and Princess of Wales were welcomed by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Mrs Nancy Reagan at the White House.

In the evening, the President and First Lady held an Official Dinner and Dance at the White House, during which the Princess Of Wales (wearing her Sapphire Choker), famously danced with John Travolta.

The next day, the couple visited the National Gallery of Art and a JC Penny Store, before the Prince and Princess of Wales (wearing Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara) hosted then Vice-President George Bush and Barbara Bush at an official dinner at the British Ambassador’s Residence.

The following day, the Prince and Princess attended a Service of Remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery, held in honour of Remembrance Day. In the evening, the Prince and Princess (in her Qatar Pearl Earrings) attended a Gala Dinner at the National Gallery of Art.

On their final evening in the United States, the Prince and Princess of Wales (wearing her Spencer Choker) attended a Charity Dinner in Aid of United World Collages in Miami, with many celebrities, including Joan Collins and Zsa Zsa Gabor.

Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara

Spencer Tiara

Sapphire Engagement Ring

Princess Diana’s Collingwood Pearl Earrings

Princess Diana’s Sapphire Choker

Princess Diana’s Spencer Choker

Princess Diana’s Wedding Earrings

Prince of Wales Feathers Pendant

Princess Diana’s Saudi Sapphire Suite

Queen Mary’s Art Deco Emerald Choker

Princess Diana’s Pearl Bracelet

Princess Diana’s Saudi Sapphire Choker

Princess Diana’s South-Sea Pearl Earrings

Princess Diana’s Emerald Earrings

Princess Diana’s Heart-Shaped Diamond Necklace

Princess Diana’s Pendant Earrings

Princess Diana’s Swan Lake Suite

Queen’s Pear-Drop Diamond Earrings

Princess Diana’s Oman Sapphire Suite

Princess Diana’s Amethyst Suite

Princess Diana’s Aquamarine Earrings

Princess Diana’s Diamond and Pearl Earrings

Princess Diana’s Sapphire Earrings

Princess Diana’s Aquamarine Ring

Princess Diana’s Qatar Pearl Earrings

Princess Diana’s Butterfly Suite

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