The Royals and Vogue

Now that Kate Middleton is officially the Future King of England's Bride-to-Be, it's only a matter of time before she has her first cover on Vogue (British or American editions). British Vogue, in particular, loves the Royal Family. They also love Royal-inspired editorials, like the fantastic 2001 spread with Kate Moss on the cover for the "Royal Salute." I'm hoping that we'll see Kate on the cover before the wedding...and many times after.

Until then, here are a few of my favorite covers of Vogue's favorite cover girl, Princess Diana.

This tribute to Princess Diana from October 1997 is widely considered to be one of the best ever UK magazine covers, at least according to The Guardian. This photo of Princess Diana, taken by Patrick Demarchelier, is simple and, indeed, one of the best covers ever.

The earliest Vogue cover.

I'm quite certain that Mario Testino contributed the portraits for this special edition.

I would love to have this issue. It was edited by the late Elizabeth Tilberis and the cover photo of the beautiful Princess was taken by Demarchelier. Classic.

No, Kate Moss is not a member of the Royal Family, but this commemorative edition and salute to the Royal Family is one of the best fashion issues ever. It is also one of the prize jewels in my Vogue Archives. This is another one of The Guardian's favorite UK magazine covers ever. If you love the cover photo, wait until you see the editorials inside. Truly Vogue at its best.

(** photos from Google search, The Guardian, or Vogue Archives**)