Lesley Manville (as Princess Margaret): A floor-length Ghillies Ball gown Season 5, Episode 1, ...

Lesley Manville (as Princess Margaret): A floor-length Ghillies Ball gown Season 5, Episode 1, 'Queen Victoria Syndrome' Comprising a custom-made white and yellow gown with a sweetheart neckline and puffed sleeves, a white and yellow netted petticoat and satin top layer and a red Royal Stewart tartan sash; together with a beaded champagne gold clutch bag (4) Footnotes: As seen in the Ghillies Ball scene on the set for Balmoral Castle in Scotland. The Ghillies Ball dates back to 1852, when Prince Albert bought Balmoral Castle for Queen Victoria. That year they threw a dance in September to thank their staff and servants. It became known as the 'Ghillies Ball' because the term 'ghillie' is Gaelic for gamekeeper, and Ghillies are also specifically designed shoes, commonly worn in Scottish country dance. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing