How Diana first gave the leather look a leg-up - and cleared the way for a new generation of racy royals, as these pictures show...

How Diana first gave the leather look a leg-up - and cleared the way for a new generation of racy royals, as these pictures show...

We highlight the royals who have successfully rocked leather trousers READ MORE: This young royal is blazing a trail thanks to an impeccable sense of style - and it's British designers who are helping her along the way By Rebekah Absalom Published: 08:10, 31 May 2024 | Updated: 08:28, 31 May 2024 e-mail 9 shares 1 View comments We are used to seeing royal women in formal skirts, expensive gowns or, from time to time, even jeans. Yet even today, leather, is likely to raise an eyebrow or two. It was Princess Diana who first led the way when she wore bright scarlet trousers for a theatre outing in 1987.

Leather has slowly and stylishly been infiltrating royal wardrobes ever since...

Diana, Princess of Wales Princess Diana made a memorable entrance at Her Majesty's Theatre in 1987 - thanks to her striking leather trousers Always one to break the mould, Princess Diana made a memorable entrance at Her Majesty's Theatre in the West End in 1987 - thanks to her striking leather trousers. For a performance of Phantom of the Opera, the royal paired her vibrant trousers with a voluminous bomber jacket, showcasing her distinctive style. Queen Letizia of Spain Queen Letizia of Spain has reached for her Hugo Boss leather trousers on three occasions.

Above: During an outing in Barcelona in November 2022 A staple in Queen Letizia's wardrobe, these Hugo Boss trous.