The gown was specially commissioned by Diana as an identical match for her lavish bridal gown and was made by the same designer, David Emanuel.
The shoes that were never paid for by Diana’s mother, Frances Shand-Kidd after she had a row with the royal cobbler — were an identical match to the ones she wore down the aisle.
Made by Clive Shilton, the 6.5 size shoes were intended to be worn at the 1981 Royal wedding in the event of her original pair breaking or being stained.
They were so exact either the left or right could have been swapped at any time, leaving viewers and well-wishers none the wiser.
They even have the initials C and D joined together with a delicate heart on the soles.
Her late mother never paid for the spare pair because she was unhappy with the final bill.
The shoes were retained by designer, Mr. Shilton, until he sold them at auction yesterday for £36,000 to a private buyer.
The ivory taffeta dress was bought from Madam Tussauds several years ago by a private American collector, who also sold it for £48,000.
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