However, even in their respective roles, Westwood and the royals interacted many times throughout the years.
Preceding Queen Elizabeth’s big day, Westwood designed T-shirts that desecrated the monarch’s image.
Others yet showed her with swastikas instead of eyes.
And the visit was not just any speedy curtsey-and-go event.
Per the UK government’swebsite, this medal is awarded to people who’ve made significant contributions.
In Westwood’s case, her 1992 award was meant to honor her contributions to the world of fashion.
According to theMirror, the designer wore a grey ensemble with a pair of chunky black heels.
Her outfit paired a blazer with a long skirt and a matching hat.
From afar, it seemed to be the perfect thing to wear in royal company.
According to theMirror, Westwood headed to Buckingham Palace with absolutely no underwear underneath her grey suit.
It didn’t take long for Westwood’s rebellious fashion choice to go public.
On the designer’s way out of the palace, she was greeted by the paparazzi.
To display the full scope of her ensemble, Westwood did a little twirl for the photographers.
When asked if she pulled this nudity stunt on purpose, Westwood claimed that it was all an accident.
“I wished to show off my outfit by twirling the skirt.
In that sense, Vivienne Westwood’s 1992 decision to meet Queen Elizabeth II without underwear was quite scandalous.
Some might have even worried that the designer offended senior royals.
However, Westwood and the British royal family remained on good terms.
In 2006, Queen Elizabeth even granted Westwood the title “dame,” as reported by theDaily Mail.
Reports indicate that she once again forwent underclothing to this event (viaEvoke).
According to theMirror, Westwood responded, “Don’t ask.
It’s the same answer.
I don’t wear [underwear] with dresses.”
Princess Eugenie was also reportedly a supporter of the late punk fashion designer.
The night before the ceremony, Eugenie reportedly wore yet another piece by Vivienne Westwood.
Unfortunately, however, Princess Eugenie’s pro-Westwood stance has not always come without backlash.
The Daily Mail condemned Princess Eugenie’s ensemble as being too vibrant.
Nonetheless, Eugenie continued to support the designer.
In 2016, she donned a Vivienne Westwood gown to a UNAIDS gala (via Hello!
The fashion designer insulted the then-duchess at the 2011 London Fashion Week.
“I would have loved to have dressed Kate Middleton …
However, closer the end of her life, Westwood gained a newfound respect for King Charles III.
In 2015, the designer hosted a showing of her autumn/winter menswear collection (viaVogue).
At the event, Westwood distributed briefing notes that applauded the then-prince for his dedication to environmentalism.
According toThe Guardian, her notes read: “I want to pay tribute to Prince Charles.
