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As we count down the days to our country’s celebration of its independence, the irony is not wasted on us that American interest in royalty—yes, the system the US fought to escape—is hitting a high. Take Princess Diana, whose most famous jewels are attracting wealthy collectors who seek a connection to the late royal, or her sons William and Harry, whose days at Eton remain a source of great nostalgia. Even fictional monarchies are having a moment—just look at all the Game of Thrones spin-offs coming down the pike. Or maybe it’s not an irony at all? Like the infamous Fyre Festival, the aristocracy is most enjoyable when viewed from afar—and if 250 years of democracy doesn’t give you some royal distance, what will?

Speaking of the noble class, drag sovereign RuPaul’s responses to VF’s Proust Questionnaire are a marvel to behold, especially the much-shared answer to “Which living person do you most despise?” I won’t spoil the reply, just check it out.

EVE BATEY,
EDITOR

ROYALS

What Happened to Princess Diana’s Most Famous Jewels?

BY HADLEY HALL MEARES

From her sapphire and diamond engagement ring to her yellow gold Cartier Tank Française, some of the late princess’s most beloved pieces have ended up with her daughters-in-law, while others haven’t been seen since Diana’s death.

FROM THE MAGAZINE

RuPaul’s Greatest Fear

BY RUPAUL

Shantay, he stays! The pioneering performer and Drag Race mogul has no compunctions about dishonesty—but his undying love for Judge Judy is completely sincere.

FIT CHECK

Inside Loro Piana’s Annual Regatta in Saint-Tropez

BY JOSÉ CRIALES-UNZUETA

Jeremy Strong, a quasi-prince, 28 bottles of gin, and hundreds of yachts—maybe money can buy happiness.

TELEVISION

Where Do All the Game of Thrones Spin-Offs Stand?

BY FRANCESCA PELLEGRINI

Fire-breathing dragons, court intrigue, dynastic wars. With the return of the highly anticipated third season of House of the Dragon, let’s take a look at the current status of each offshoot of the HBO series.

There’s nothing my fellow San Franciscans enjoy more than dissecting the authenticity of locally set film and TV. Olivia Wilde’s Sundance sensation The Invite seemed like a juicy target, a SF-set comedy that skewers the region’s reputation for non-traditional sexual liaisons. Sadly for the Bay Area peanut gallery (but good for the movie), Wilde tapped legendary intimacy expert Esther Perel as a consultant, taking what could have been a ham-handed parody of the city’s oft-mocked romantic mores into something you’ll keep thinking about long after the theater lights come up. VF’s Marisa Meltzer spoke with Perel about her life’s work of reframing how people approach their relationships, a discussion that might have you looking at your own entanglements with fresh eyes.

Truer to certain Silicon Valley expectations is Mark Zuckerberg, who has enlisted Kylie Jenner in an effort to make his controversial Meta Glasses acceptable to the mainstream. The mega-influencer beauty mogul is as powerful as they come, but our style correspondent, José Criales-Unzueta, isn’t convinced that even she can overcome the specs’ adoption obstacles. Are you?

Finally, we take you back in time for a look at influential architect Paul R. Williams, round out Pride month with a chat with sapphic icon Hayley Kiyoko, and connect the dots between Princess Diana’s ability to connect with the public and Prince William’s present-day soccer predilections. And it’s only Saturday! We’ll see you back here tomorrow for much, much more.

EVE BATEY,
EDITOR

FILM

The Next Spielberg Might Be Posting Vertical Video

BY MAXWELL ADLER

Nearly six years after Quibi’s collapse, Vanity Fair spoke with the creators, producers, and executives turning Jeffrey Katzenberg’s idea for vertical video apps into a $150 billion business—and Hollywood’s newest farm system.

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How Paul R. Williams Put His Stamp on Los Angeles and Beyond

BY ELISE TAYLOR

If you’ve been to Los Angeles, chances are you’ve seen the work of Paul R. Williams—a Black architect ahead of his time. As exhibits at the Getty, LACMA, and USC’s Fisher Museum of Art celebrate his work, his family, friends, and fans reflect on his influence on Beverly Hills and beyond.

FIT CHECK

Mark Zuckerberg Is Trying to Make Meta Glasses Cool

BY JOSÉ CRIALES-UNZUETA

Kylie Jenner partnered with Meta for a new style of Meta Glasses. Will she be able to help them bridge the gap between nerd-world and the fashion-verse?

FILM

How Hayley Kiyoko Turned a Queer Anthem Into a Feature Film

BY KENNEAL PATTERSON

A decade after her “Girls Like Girls” music video broke the queer internet, former Disney Channel star—dubbed “Lesbian Jesus”—is recreating her coming-of-age love story for the next generation.