When it comes to royal style, backless silhouettes aren't always what you'd expect – but these royal ladies have turned up the glamour with these daring dresses.
Whether it's Queen Letizia rocking a full cut-out look or the Princess of Wales opting for a pretty lace overlay, these backless styles are something of a curveball... but we love to see it.
The Duchess of Sussex even opted for a backless look with her stunning second wedding dress, which featured a halter neckline leaving her upper back exposed.
Backless dresses date back to the 1930s, and offer a little understated glamour without being too exposing. Take a look at all the royal ladies who have taken the plunge with a backless look...
The Princess of Wales
© Getty ImagesPrincess Kate is not somebody you would usually associate with a skin-bearing look, but she did nod to the trend with her turquoise lace gown by Jenny Packham, first worn in 2012.
© Getty ImagesFor the James Bond Spectre premiere in 2015, Kate wore another Jenny Packham number, with a sheer overlay to the back and a subtle cut-out detail.
Queen Letizia of Spain
© Getty ImagesQueen Letizia is known for her modern fashion choices, and she looked incredible in a backless midi dress at the Teatro Real in October 2022.
The Duchess of Sussex
© NetflixSweet images from Prince Harry and Meghan's wedding show her second wedding dress - made by Stella McCartney - in detail, revealing the flattering backless silhouette of her halter-neck gown.
© Getty ImagesMeghan sported this glamorous sequin mini dress to a Golden Globes after party back in 2013.
Princess Diana
© Getty ImagesThe late Princess of Wales wore this beautiful Catherine Walker dress to a performance of Swan Lake at the London Coliseum in 1989.
© Getty ImagesFor a visit to Australia in 1985, she wore this stunning cut-out silver gown.
© Getty ImagesDiana accessorised this plunging velvet dress with beautiful pearl jewellery.
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Princess Beatrice
© ShutterstockBeatrice wowed at the National Gallery in June 2022, wearing a gorgeous sequin gown by Markarian. It featured a flattering cut-out back silhouette.
Princess Eugenie
© GettyPrincess Eugenie deliberately added a deep-V back to her beautiful royal wedding gown, in order to proudly show her scar from her scoliosis surgery.
Sarah, Duchess of York
© Getty ImagesCheck out this 1995 snap of Sarah, attending a ball at The Regent Hotel in London!
Princess Charlene of Monaco
© Getty ImagesPrincess Charlene has often worn backless styles, and chose this beautiful black gown with string detailing to the 2012 Ballo del Giglio.
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