Freddie and princess di going to a gay bar

Princess Diana's night out at a gay bar with Freddie Mercury is making headlines again as a new book recounts the late royal's escape from the palace dressed in male drag. One of Princess Diana's friends told a British publication about a time when the late princess snuck into the most popular gay bar in London with the lead singer of Queen, Freddie Mercury. The potential ramifications of bringing the then-future Queen of England to a rowdy gay bar during the wild s flat out terrified Rocos.

Princess Diana wore drag to sneak into a London gay bar with a group including Freddie Mercury in the late s, according to the new book "Dianaworld" by Edward White. Princess Diana is said to have joined Queen's Freddie Mercury for a night out at a London gay pub, along with their good friend Kenny Everett, at the height of their fame in the s. At that point, Diana could barely walk down the street without pandemonium following her, so there was really no way they could bring her to the club without taking some elaborate precautions.

And according to actress Cleo Rocos, the former Princess of Wales once wore a frankly unbelievable disguise for a night out with Queen singer Freddie Mercury. Stay In The Know. They said they were heading to the legendary gay venue in London — and Diana is believed to have asked if she could join them. Whether it actually happened or not is still a mystery, but various people have spoken about it, including the comedian Cleo Rocos.

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See more Latest Music News. Smooth Playlists. Smooth Podcast Picks. Social Links Navigation. At the end of the evening, the Princess, high off the thrill of her adventure, suggested that they do it again sometime. Inshe delivered an academic paper at Kimposium, the world's first Kardashian conference. She continued to hug patients and explain to the world that it was safe to do so.

That began to change in when year-old Lady Diana Spencer married Prince Charles and brought youthful energy and a new spirit to the staid monarchy. Fortunately, elaborate outfits were the norm in the mid-'80s London gay club scene, providing a perfect opportunity. From her unforgettable dances with John Travolta and Tom Selleck to her secret crush on Kevin CostnerPrincess Diana made an impact on everyone she met.

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