I think the last time Mary wore this dress was during the Prince Consort's 75th Birthday festivities in 2009.
After 4 children. It was worn 2004 for the first time.Ach, she kills me; this dress after ger 3rd and 4th children? She looks wonderfully simple and elegant.
I love everything accept for the actual style of the dress, or more specifically the 'skirt' portion of the dress. But as with Marie's, I hope to see better photos as this dress also looks a tad tight across the bodice, only this time from the front (or perhaps it is my eyesight ).
It looks like pieces from her ruby and diamond parure or they could be amethysts.
I still find the bodice a tad tight