The Subtle Luxury Of Prince Harry's Dior Bee Shirt

Making a surprise appearance at London's High Court as part of his lawsuit against Associated Newspapers, the Duke of Sussex looked cheerful and ready to face what awaited him inside. However, besides his relaxed demeanor, Prince Harry's choice of clothing is more notable than it may have appeared to be at first glance. Beneath his impeccably tailored suit, Harry wore a crisp white Dior shirt with a small bee embroidered near the bottom and mother-of-pearl buttons that feature the Dior signature.

It may seem innocuous, but the bee is actually embroidered using 18-carat gold thread, signifying that the shirt is a symbol of quiet luxury. Of course, it's also by Dior, so its $1,000 retail value won't come as much of a surprise. However, what Harry's choice of shirt does indicate is that he's breaking free from the style rules that he had to abide by during his time as a working royal. 

There's no way to know the full truth about the royal family dress code since it's shrouded in secrecy, but back when he was a full-time member of The Firm, Harry was restricted by several rules and regulations, including but not limited to the color of suits and style of ties he was allowed to wear.