Diana's Revenge Dress: Harry wants to secure it for Meghan, insider says

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Between €133,500 and €267,000: Diana's black "Revenge Dress" is set to go under the hammer at Sotheby's on December 9, 2026 in New York. The auction house expects a converted sale price between €133,500 and €267,000. For fashion history and royal family fans, this could be the moment when Diana's dress changes hands again.

Prince Harry (42) wants, according to an insider, to prevent it from ending up in the private collection of an anonymous buyer. According to the report published by Promiflash citing RadarOnline, the reason is not solely the material value: the dress must remain connected to the memory of his late mother and ultimately belong to Duchess Meghan (45).

For you, that means: The auction has a concrete date, while Harry's wish so far rests on an anonymous insider claim. It's not yet about a completed change of ownership, but about whether the dress should be reconnected to the royal family before the sale.

What Harry is reportedly planning against the auction

It is reported that the Duke of Sussex is closely following the auction and wants to prevent the gown from ending up in the private collection of an anonymous buyer. His reasoning is personal: the dress should be a reminder of Diana and ultimately belong to Meghan.

He doesn't want it to disappear into a collector's closet

How Harry intends to prevent it remains unclear. The report mentions neither a specific offer nor negotiations with Sotheby's. Whether Meghan is involved in any potential planning is also not reported. What is certain therefore is only the reported intention — not its execution.

The auction date is set – the price remains a projection

Sotheby's is bringing the black dress under the hammer on December 9, 2026 in New York. According to Promiflash, it is considered one of the best-known garments in fashion history. The stated price range of €133,500 to €267,000 is an expectation from the auction house, not an already achieved sale price. Who will actually bid on or acquire the piece is not named in the report.

Before the auction: exhibitions in London, Hong Kong and Geneva

Even before the big auction day, Diana's Revenge Dress is reportedly set to be seen at public exhibitions in London, Hong Kong and Geneva. For anyone who wants to view the dress before the sale, the report names three possible cities. Exact exhibition dates, opening hours and locations within the cities are not specified.

What is confirmed – and what Harry's wish leaves open

The report provides three relatively concrete key data points: the auction date of December 9, 2026, the location New York, and the expected price range. Harry's wish to secure the dress for Meghan, on the other hand, is based on an anonymous insider claim. An official statement from Harry, Meghan or Sotheby's is not included in the report.

It would therefore go too far to present a final transfer to Meghan as fact. What is certain is the planned sale. What remains open is the prince's concrete steps, his possible success, and the question of who will actually own the dress after the auction.

What this means for you

If you follow the story of royals and fashion history, December 9, 2026 is the key date. Until then, the three mentioned exhibition locations are also worth noting. The exciting question is whether there will be a confirmed initiative from Harry before the auction. As things stand, you have an auction date and a reported plan – but no confirmed transfer of ownership to Meghan.

Added value for you

Make a note of the date, location, and expected price range. The full report with details on Harry, Meghan, the exhibitions, and the auction can be found at Promiflash.