Long before arousing the enthusiasm of viewers of the series broadcast on Netflix, Lily Collins was already in contact with very VIP personalities.
Including members of the British Royal Family, and more specifically Lady Diana.
The star of
Emily in Paris
indeed had the opportunity to meet the latter when she was only 9 months old, during a charity event organized by the Prince's Trust foundation.
The actress's father, famous singer Phil Collins, at the time worked closely with the organization, founded by Prince Charles.
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It was during an appearance by the actress on
The Late Late Show With James Corden
on January 4,
as the presenter showed a photo of the actress with her parents, Phil Collins and ex-wife Jill Tavelman, meeting the princess.
Lily Collins and Lady Diana at a charity event organized by the Prince's Trust in the 1990s.
Screenshot - The Late Late Show With James Corden / YouTube
An (almost) awkward moment
Emily's interpreter recounted how the episode almost turned into a (nice) diplomatic incident.
“They explained to me what had happened.
I was offering Princess Diana a bouquet of flowers but the second she grabbed it, I immediately sought to retrieve it.
So, as you can imagine, everyone froze in the room, ”Lily Collins recounted before adding jokingly,“ But again, I was wearing a pretty dress, so who can? to want ?"
Lady Diana's wardrobe more modern than ever
Lady Diana's wardrobe more modern than ever - Balloon sleeves
The Princess of Wales tried puffed sleeves in the 1980s, and will never take them off.
They have the advantage of combining a certain sartorial phlegm with a fashion daring.
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Lady Diana's wardrobe more modern than ever - The Cyclist
Kim Kardashian and Emily Ratajkowski can thank Princess Diana who made a huge contribution to democratizing cycling shorts.
In sport as in the city!
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Lady Diana's wardrobe more modern than ever - Cowboy boots
The jumpsuit may look dubious on paper, but tucking your pants into a pair of cowboy boots has become the alternative to an original and thoughtful look.
A gesture that we owe in particular to Princess Diana.
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Lady Diana's wardrobe more modern than ever - Bare shoulders
This June 29, 1994, Diana Spencer appears at the Serpentine Gallery in London in a little black dress, signed Christina Stambolian.
It is short, emphasizes her sculpted silhouette and bares her shoulders without manner.
Diana holds her
revenge dress
there .
A response to the admissions of adultery from Prince Charles (from whom she has been separated for two years) who publicly returned to her marriage the day before in the columns of
The Independent.
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Lady Diana's wardrobe more modern than ever - The oversized blazer
Lady Diana's wardrobe more modern than ever - Mom jeans
Lady Diana's wardrobe more modern than ever - The sweatshirt
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This isn't the only memory the 32-year-old has in common with England's royal family.
“I was also told that when I was younger I would play with Prince Charles and have fun throwing toys, like fake phones, at his head.
Once again, time seemed to stand still, ”she recalls.
There again, the actress of
Emily in Paris
probably knew how to play with her smile to be forgiven for her little blunders.
In real life as in the series.
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