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TITLE : Duke Alex Claremont-Diaz Breaks Down 10 Looks From 2015 to Now | Life in Looks | Vogue
LENGTH : 13m 47s (thirteen minutes and forty-seven seconds)
STATUS : Final draft, ready for publication.
PROJECTED PUB. DATE : November 3rd, 2029
CAMERA A, center shot. HRH ALEX CLAREMONT-DIAZ, Duke of Sussex is seated behind a white desk. He’s wearing a simple white button up with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows. On his right are a vase of fresh bluebonnets and a still steaming mug of coffee. On his left is an antique Tiffany lamp. At the center of the desk lies a large black portfolio. Behind him the wall is lined with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, filled to the brim with books.
ALEX
Oh ho ho! People were NOT expecting us to come. Not royals, not to that theme. Well they miscalculated the fact that I make it a hobby to be an absolute wildcard. [grins]
TITLE CARD, BACKGROUND is video clip of HRH Duke ALEX putting down his mug of coffee and caressing the front cover of the portfolio. The gold band on his left ring finger glints under the studio lights. White TEXT layover reads ‘ACD: Life in Looks’.
Switch to CAMERA A, center shot.
ALEX
Hi Vogue [smiles]. This is Alex Claremont-Diaz, and today we’re going through my life in looks.
Switch to CAMERA D, portfolio aerial shot. HRH Duke ALEX tentatively opens the front cover of the portfolio.
Right page shows full body portrait IMAGE, a nervously grinning HRH Duke ALEX stood next to JUNE CLAREMONT-DIAZ. He is wearing a soft yellow button up tucked under a pair of tan chinos, white Stan Smiths and a red corduroy jacket. His long curls fall over his brows and frame his cheeks. A ‘VOTE CLAREMONT 2016’ button is pinned to his jacket pocket.
Left page shows black TEXT layover, reads ‘Claremont 2016 Rally, 2015’.
ALEX
Oh my god! Itty bitty baby Alex.
Switch to CAMERA A, center shot.
ALEX
This was my first ever official public appearance, as part of my mom’s first campaign. I must’ve been what, seventeen years old in this? [whistles lowly] True days of infancy.
SPLIT SCREEN, left is CAMERA B, left shot close up. Right is IMAGE of the first look.
ALEX
This was very much a high school boy’s take on dressing up. Everything I wore in this was probably from The Gap [laughs]. I wore my nicest jacket, the only one with a proper collar, and those were my cleanest sneakers. I remember wiping them vigorously the night before trying to get rid of any scuff marks.
Switch to CAMERA A, center shot.
ALEX
I would say I’ve come a long way, fashion-wise. But I still believe that you can never go wrong with a solid pair of chinos. [grins]
Switch to CAMERA D, portfolio aerial shot. HRH Duke ALEX flips to the next page.
Right page shows knee-up portrait IMAGE, HRH Duke ALEX seated on a wooden stool, wearing a grey tartan suit. The white shirt underneath is unbuttoned down to his solar plexus, revealing his neck and chest. The image is overlaid with text that reads ‘GQ. The Making of an Icon: First Son of the United States ALEX CLAREMONT-DIAZ’.
Left page shows black TEXT layover, reads ‘Cover of GQ Magazine, 2018’.
ALEX
Oh god damn! What a jump. Okay, okay.
IMAGE CARD, second look.
ALEX
So this was my first ever solo shoot and cover, about two years into mom’s first term.
Switch to CAMERA A, center shot.
ALEX
I’d done a couple covers with June, a few as the White House Trio, and a bunch of stuff just with the whole family. But this time I was alone, and let me tell you I was nervous as all hell.
SPLIT SCREEN, left is CAMERA C, right shot close up. Right is IMAGE of the second look.
ALEX
The suit was Armani, I remember. I don't think any college student should be allowed to have access to the kind of insane confidence that a suit like that gives you.
Switch to CAMERA A, center shot.
ALEX
Believe it or not the unbuttoned shirt was actually an accident. [points at camera] No really! It was. The shoot was in Manhattan in July, literally the worst month to be in New York, and even with all the air conditioning we were all still sweatin’ buckets.
Switch to CAMERA B, left shot close up.
ALEX
So this was taken during the second half of the shoot, after coming back from a short break. Originally they’d only unbuttoned the first one or two buttons of my shirt, you know to remind people that I’m young and all that, kind of ramp up the sex appeal.
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ALEX
Well. During the break I’d unbuttoned it almost all the way down [drags index finger down the image of his chest] because I felt warm, and when I went back to the shoot I forgot to do them back up.
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ALEX
And no one told me off! No one came to fix it up or anything, nada. So I just sat there, doing as I was told, takin’ in all the directions. I’d forgotten all about it until the cover was actually released a few months later and my sister June barges in my room and throws it in my lap.
Switch to CAMERA B, left shot close up.
ALEX
She went all, “Damn baby brother, you really grew up.” And I was like huh? Until I actually saw the thing and just about pissed myself.
Switch to CAMERA A, center shot.
ALEX
It was my first foray into more...[clasps hands together] mature looks [smirks]. I was twenty years old, and I never looked back.
Switch to CAMERA D, portfolio aerial shot. HRH Duke ALEX flips to the next page.
Right page shows waist-up portrait IMAGE, HRH Duke ALEX stood against a beige background. His eyes are wide and unguarded, and his mouth is slightly open. His curls are tousled and he looks beyond the camera, as if someone had just called his name. He is wearing an oversized acid wash sweater, the burgundy color faded and uneven. The sweater is smattered with artful rips and silver safety pins of varying sizes, as well as bits of patchwork and embroidery with illegible text. His neck and jaw are enveloped in a Burberry cashmere scarf wrapped completely from end to end. The image is overlaid with text that reads ‘British VOGUE. From Washington, With Love: ALEX CLAREMONT-DIAZ’.
Left page shows black TEXT layover, reads ‘Cover of British Vogue, 2021’.
ALEX
This one was my first solo appearance in any sort of UK publication.
Switch to CAMERA C, right shot close up.
ALEX
Henry and I were planning this extended vacation after a hectic [snorts] turn of the year, and we weren’t planning on accepting more calls for coverage after mom’s inauguration. This one was pretty last minute, y’all had called in asking for me, specifically. I was quite baffled not gonna lie, and I was gonna say no, If I do this I do this with Henry. But then the man himself was like no wait a minute this is actually a great idea.
Switch to CAMERA A, center shot.
ALEX
‘Cause every single thing we had appeared on after going public at that point was as a couple, and I had never been properly introduced to the British public as an individual.
SPLIT SCREEN, left is CAMERA A, center shot. Right is IMAGE of the third look.
ALEX
So the team – I remember the wardrobe head at the time, Jackie. Jackie Anwar – had come up with this concept of dressing me in oversized everything – I guess the oversized fit was associated with America – but with punk details. The British element.
IMAGE CARD, third look.
ALEX
Ripped jeans, platforms, safety pins, the whole shebang. The sweater was Westwood and everything.
Switch to CAMERA B, left shot close up.
ALEX
So I sit there, and the first ten or so minutes of the shoot goes by before Jackie stops everything. He was all, “Something feels wrong. Something is missing. It feels a bit bare.”
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ALEX
He looks around the room [draws an imaginary circle with an index finger] and spots Henry standing in the corner – because we bring each other everywhere – and see, the room was pretty chilly. The shoot was in early February in London, smack dab in the dead of winter. So he was layered up still, even indoors, sweater and coat and scarf and everything. Jackie takes one look at Henry and goes, “Give me your scarf.”
SPLIT SCREEN, left is CAMERA A, center shot. Right is IMAGE, of the third look.
ALEX
Henry gives the scarf and Jackie proceeds to just, swaddle me with it [imitates vigorously wrapping a scarf around himself].
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ALEX
The Burberry Check of course is iconic in its own right, but the scarf has been strongly associated with one Prince of Wales, ‘cause apparently he’s got no other scarves and he keeps wearing this one. I thought it was genius: Let us introduce you to this dude from America. Oh and by the way, guess who he’s dating. [smirks]
Switch to CAMERA D, portfolio aerial shot. HRH Duke ALEX flips to the next page.
Right page shows full body portrait IMAGE, HRH Duke ALEX stood next to HRH Prince HENRY of Wales on the carpeted steps of the Met, holding hands and smiling at each other. HRH Prince HENRY is wearing a matching single breasted waistcoat with notch lapels and flared bottoms trouser combination, both entirely encrusted with colorful crystals. Underneath he wears a white shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, and a loosely-tied white silk tie. HRH Duke ALEX has his back to the cameras, but his face is turned to the side, showing his profile. He’s wearing tight black leather pants with dainty silver studs that emulate the look of chaps, and an oversized denim jacket, the sleeves pushed up his forearms, with embroidery down the back that reads ‘Fresh Prince of Austin’ in colorful Swarovski crystals.
Left page shows black TEXT layover, reads ‘Met Gala - All That Glitters: Jewels and Crystals in Fashion, 2022’.
ALEX
Aww okay, so this one has a really sweet backstory.
Switch to CAMERA A, center shot.
ALEX
Initially after finalizing our attendance to the gala all the way back in December, we wanted to split a Prabal Gurung three-piece suit between the two of us.
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ALEX
Henry would get the pants and the waistcoat [points at respective garments worn on HRH Prince HENRY], and I’d get the jacket.
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ALEX
But then March of that year on my birthday, I had gotten the sweetest birthday card from this pair of siblings living in Henry’s New York shelter who were originally from Texas. It was this magenta cardstock paper with their wishes on one side and these very words written with little plastic rhinestones on the other. [looks down and smiles fondly]
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ALEX
[caresses the bejeweled embroidery down the back of his jacket] ‘Fresh Prince of Austin’.
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ALEX
I was beside myself, I think I cried [laughs]. It’s still displayed in one of our bookcases somewhere.
SPLIT SCREEN, left is CAMERA C, right shot close up. Right is IMAGE of the fourth look.
ALEX
A few days later it struck me, this genius idea. I called up Prabal and was like, “Hey man, I know this is last minute for Met standards but hear me out.” And I told him about this idea I had of wearing a different jacket and recreating this birthday card with Swarovskis down the back.
Switch to CAMERA A, center shot.
ALEX
Miraculously he was as excited about it as I was and agreed, and somehow managed to whip this up in the less than two months that were left before the gala. I wore it to a shelter visit the week before to show the kids behind the card, and they lost it [smiles fondly]. It gave me so much confidence to go through with the look.
Switch to CAMERA D, portfolio aerial shot. HRH Duke ALEX flips to the next page.
Right page shows full body portrait IMAGE, HRH Duke ALEX on the red carpet, stood against a wall of foliage, his expression serious. His hair is styled away from his face in a greaser pompadour, a stray curl hanging loose over his forehead. He’s wearing a tan tweed zoot suit with a long light gold belt chain and a pair of black and white oxfords. The hand in his pocket exposes thin black suspenders. Underneath, he’s wearing a coffee brown shirt with dagger collars with two of the top buttons undone. A light gold ornate cross sits on his chest, suspended by a necklace of thickset chains.
Left page shows black TEXT layover, reads ‘NAACP Image Awards, 2024’.
Switch to CAMERA A, center shot. There is a moment of silence.
ALEX
I thought long and hard about this one.
IMAGE CARD, fifth look.
ALEX
I talked to everyone. My parents, my sister, my abuela, my tías, Henry, Senator Luna, our PR team. Everyone.
Switch to CAMERA C, right shot close up.
ALEX
I’m Texan through and through, but my dad’s side of the family are all Angelanos. And the image awards are always held in Cali, so I thought it was particularly relevant.
SPLIT SCREEN, left is CAMERA A, center shot. Right is IMAGE of the fifth look. HRH Duke ALEX looks straight at the camera. His eyes blaze with quiet fire.
ALEX
I didn’t want to treat this like a light matter, like a trivial fashion trend. This means something to me, the way it means something to all Chicanos across this country.
Switch to CAMERA A, center shot.
ALEX
Ever since I met Henry, I...I try not to take life too seriously. My life is already a cosmic soap opera as is, but this [shakes head]. This I didn’t play with. It was my heart, my soul. Bore open.
Switch to CAMERA D, portfolio aerial shot. HRH Duke ALEX flips to the next page.
Right page shows full body portrait IMAGE, a brightly smiling HRH Duke ALEX on the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral, flanked by mother ELLEN CLAREMONT and father SEN. OSCAR DIAZ. He’s wearing a dark blue suit and burgundy oxfords. Underneath, he wears a simple white shirt and a baby blue waistcoat. The deep red of his tie matches the rose clipped to his lapel.
Left page shows black TEXT layover, reads ‘The Royal Wedding, 2025’.
ALEX
It doesn’t show on camera, thank god, but I was shaking like a leaf. Which is why I was holding on to my dad for dear life [points at his hand gripping SEN. OSCAR DIAZ’s elbow].
Switch to CAMERA A, center shot. There is a moment of silence as he stares at the photo in front of him, his smile so fond that a palpable warmth permeates around him.
ALEX
It was spring and the weather was perfect, but I was building up a healthy layer of cold sweat. I mean, how couldn’t I? A crowd the size of the entire population of Rhode Island was gathered for my wedding, positively screaming my name. I think at some point I was like [in hushed voice] is this how Beyoncé feels all the time?
SPLIT SCREEN, left is CAMERA A, center shot. Right is CAMERA D, portfolio aerial shot.
ALEX
My ‘something old’ were these antique buttons [points at dark buttons lining one side of his suit jacket] kindly gifted by the V&A. Then my ‘something borrowed’ was the tie [points at tie], which was actually my step dad’s. And ‘something blue’, well, as you can see I went with plenty of blue. [grins]
Switch to CAMERA B, left shot close up.
ALEX
Other than that I think Luís Guerrero, my stylist, already did an in-depth breakdown of both Henry and I’s looks a couple years back. Luís is a walking masterclass in expressive subtlety. They’re my go-to now, especially whenever I’m in the UK.
Switch to CAMERA D, portfolio aerial shot. HRH Duke ALEX flips to the next page.
Right page shows full body portrait IMAGE, HRHs Prince HENRY and Duke ALEX stood next to each other on the carpeted steps of the Met, their arms around each other’s waists. The couple is wearing all black. HRH Duke ALEX is wearing a body-con turtleneck, tight pants, and a duet of latex in a pair of opera gloves and thigh high stiletto boots. His neck is covered in a sleek posture collar with a single silver ring buckled at the front. His curls are wild and glossy, and the clear shine on his lips glisten under the flashing lights. HRH Prince HENRY is wearing a similar turtleneck – though less opaque – underneath a front-lacing underbust corset. He’s wearing a quartet of leather in the form of the corset, a large overcoat, breeches, and tall riding boots. Atop his slicked back hair sits a military style visor cap.
Left page shows black TEXT layover, reads ‘Met Gala – The F Word: Fashion and Fetish, 2026’.
ALEX
Oh ho ho! People were NOT expecting us to come. Not royals, not to that theme. Well they miscalculated the fact that I make it a hobby to be an absolute wildcard.
Switch to CAMERA A, center shot.
ALEX
Of course Anna and a whole bunch of other event organizers knew that we were coming, but the general public were completely in the dark. I think Henry let it slip to Elton that we were coming, but other than that the other attendees had also just found out that day. We made a special request to Anna and her team to write us up as pseudonyms on the seating chart.
HRH Duke ALEX looks straight at the camera. His eyes gleam with mischief, and he’s reigning in a smile.
ALEX
Peter Walker and Duncan Suarez. Prince of Wales and Duke of Sussex.
Switch to CAMERA C, right shot close up.
ALEX
The reception was...sweet Jesus. Like I’d just gotten married in front of a crowd of roughly a million people the year prior, but when we got out of that car the sound was [shakes head] I think I temporarily lost my hearing.
VIDEO CLIP, reporters and cameramen flank the Met red carpet, talking amongst themselves as they await the next guest. The camera swivels from the disappearing backs of NICK JONAS and PRIYANKA CHOPRA to the black car rolling up to the entrance.
UNNAMED REPORTER #1, IN CLIP, OUT OF FRAME
Rolls Royce, three o’clock.
UNNAMED CAMERAMAN #1, IN CLIP, OUT OF FRAME
Can you see who’s inside?
UNNAMED REPORTER #1, IN CLIP, OUT OF FRAME
No, no. It’s tinted.
The car stops, and a tall woman opens the entrance-facing door. A flash of red bottoms appears from the inside, followed by the resounding clack of a heeled boot. A cloud of black emerges from the car, all leather and latex. The crowd of onlookers erupt in deafening screams from behind them, as the heads of all those lining the red carpet snap to the source of pandemonium and the space breaks in frenzied, incredulous shouts.
UNNAMED REPORTER #2, IN CLIP, OUT OF FRAME
Holy shit, is that—
UNNAMED REPORTER #3, IN CLIP, OUT OF FRAME
Marty, on your right! On your right!
UNNAMED CAMERAMAN #2, IN CLIP, OUT OF FRAME
Your Royal Highnesses, over here!
UNNAMED CAMERAMAN #3, IN CLIP, OUT OF FRAME
Your Highnesses, on your left!
UNNAMED CAMERAMAN #4, IN CLIP, OUT OF FRAME
Your Highnesses, Harper’s Bazaar to your right!
IMAGE CARD, seventh look.
ALEX
The looks themselves are some of my personal favorites. When I read what the theme was gonna be I immediately had an Edna Mode moment: no harnesses. I just knew that everyone and their mother was gonna show up in a harness, so I didn’t want us to fall into a cliché.
SPLIT SCREEN, left is CAMERA C, right shot close up. Right is IMAGE of the seventh look.
ALEX
All black was a given, so we went with Luís’ tried and true approach and focused on the textures and materials. And references! We’re self-identifying New York queers, so Henry’s look is a direct tribute to the iconic New York leather scene, legendary in the queer community.
Switch to CAMERA D, portfolio aerial shot.
ALEX
A lot of the things you see here are archive Mugler: my gloves, Henry’s corset and jacket [points at respective garments]. They weren't that old, probably early 2010s at most. Though my boots were Louboutin [points at the peeking red bottoms on his pictured boots]. I insisted.
Switch to CAMERA A, center shot.
ALEX
Viewers at home I don’t know if you know this but latex is very, very uncomfortable. At least when you’re not used to it. We were trying on a few different options during the first fitting and the moment I saw the look on my husband’s face as he tried on a latex top had me immediately like, no. Do not make my baby wear latex. It makes him look horribly constipated and that is not a good red carpet look.
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ALEX
So he went with leather and I went with latex. It suits us, I think. Latex is slinky and shiny while leather is classic and almost stately.
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ALEX
It was the sweatiest I had ever been in my life, though, lord in heaven [shakes head]. Though on the flip side, I thoroughly enjoyed being the same height as Henry for the first time in my life. [grins]
Switch to CAMERA D, portfolio aerial shot. HRH Duke ALEX flips to the next page.
Right page shows black and white portrait IMAGE, HRH Duke ALEX sat on the floor with his legs slightly bent and spread open in front of a plain background roll, an out-of-focus studio light purposefully showing through on the left. He’s wearing a thin white tee with the sleeves rolled high up tucked messily into a pair of Levi’s 501s. His shoes are a pair of well-worn Converse high tops. His left arm is draped over his left leg whilst his right is bent atop his right knee. His face is tilted to the right and his cheek is artfully smushed into his right fist, pushing his mouth slightly open. Atop his tousled head of curls sits a glimmering, diamond-studded crown. The image is overlaid with text that reads ‘GQ. American Royalty: ALEX CLAREMONT-DIAZ’.
Left page shows black TEXT layover, reads ‘Cover of GQ Magazine, 2027’.
ALEX
This was another Luís Guerrero work of genius.
Switch to CAMERA A, center shot.
ALEX
I was offered a solo cover for GQ, and I was gonna say no. June and Henry were in the room while I was on the phone with my assistant and they were both like, you idiot, you have to do it. So I did [shrugs and smiles]. I hadn’t done a solo cover for them in like what, ten years at that point?
Switch to CAMERA C, right shot close up.
ALEX
They give us the prompt, ‘American Royalty’, and I immediately called Luís, ‘cause they’re usually the one dressing me for royal events anyway. I’d expected the usual, you know? Suits, maybe a ribbon or somethin’ I don’t know [makes dismissive hand gesture], maybe something that can be vaguely described as ‘smart casual’ [does air quotes].
Switch to CAMERA A, center shot.
ALEX
So I fly them in to NYC because the shoot was happening stateside, and while we were chilling at home Luís suddenly asks me: “Can I see your closet?” and I was like yeah of course suit yourself.
SPLIT SCREEN, left is CAMERA A, center shot. Right is IMAGE of the eighth look.
ALEX
We were in our closet and they start to pull out things that I didn’t expect: Levi’s, Tommy Hilfiger, Converse, Calvin Klein. Denim, t-shirts, sports jerseys – just really quintessential Americana pieces. At first I was a bit unsure but then they said, “Papasito, they are asking for American royalty. We have to show that you are unmistakably American.”
IMAGE CARD, eighth look.
ALEX
It’s genius, really. The hyper casual getup in contrast with the crown was just phenomenal. The team over at GQ loved it. It’s obvious but also unexpected at the same time, you feel? It felt very Jimmy Dean. So yeah, all the pieces in this shoot were personal items.
Switch to CAMERA A, center shot.
UNNAMED STAFF MEMBER, OUT OF FRAME
Including the crown?
ALEX
Yes! Including the crown. Catherine, my mom-in-law, she gave it to me as a wedding gift [glances down and shyly smiles].
Switch to CAMERA D, portfolio aerial shot.
ALEX
[caresses the outline of the pictured crown with his middle finger] It’s called the Triumph of Love Tiara and it used to be hers. She told me she didn’t wanna wait to die to give it to me.
HRH Duke ALEX flips to the next page.
Right page shows iPhone quality, calf-up portrait IMAGE, HRH Duke ALEX is stood in front of Frankel’s Deli, Brooklyn, seemingly waiting to cross the street. He’s sporting a padded baby carrier that holds HRH Princess ELIZABETH CATALINA, who is playing with his navy blue tie. He’s wearing stone colored chinos tucked over a light salmon button up that is unbuttoned at the top, his sleeves haphazardly rolled up. His left hand is holding a briefcase while his right holds a cup of iced coffee. Hanging on his crooked right elbow is a plastic bag with bold red text that reads ‘DELI-cious treats inside!’.
Left page shows black TEXT layover, reads ‘@whatisnewyork: DILFs of New York, 2028’.
ALEX
Dios. Look at this man. He’s trying his best.
Switch to CAMERA A, center shot.
ALEX
It was like what, week seven? Eight? Of going back to work. I had taken a six month leave after Lizzy was born that winter. Henry had to be in London that week for something urgent, so I was fully in charge of Lizzy then.
SPLIT SCREEN, left is CAMERA B, left shot close up. Right is IMAGE of the ninth look.
ALEX
This look is dad of seven-month-old realness. New York was just coming down from its heatwave-level warmth, and I had a warm baby on me so I didn’t need a jacket. The coffee was iced because I didn’t want a hot beverage near my baby. As you can see I’m putting all my extremities to use which I will later regret because opening doors is impossible.
Switch to CAMERA A, center shot.
ALEX
I remember this post. I was in June and her wife Nora’s place when the post went viral and Nora practically shoved her phone in my face. ‘DILFs of New York’. It feels a little strange to inspire such sentiments while I’m pictured with my drooling infant, but I appreciate it [nods]. Good to know that I’ve still got it. [smirks]
Switch to CAMERA D, portfolio aerial shot. HRH Duke ALEX flips to the next page.
Right page shows full body portrait IMAGE, HRHs Prince HENRY and Duke ALEX stood next to each on the carpeted steps of the Royal Albert Hall, their arms around each other’s waists. A middling distance behind them stands a formidable gold monument that reads ‘007’. HRH Prince HENRY is wearing a white tuxedo jacket with black silk lapels and coordinating black bowtie. Underneath he wears a simple white shirt tucked into black trousers. A red carnation sits as the boutonnière on his lapel. HRH Duke ALEX is wearing a snugly tailored emerald green velvet suit. His blush pink shirt is unbuttoned to the middle of his chest, the collar spread open against his suit jacket. The delicate silver chain that sits against his clavicles disappears deep into his shirt, winking under the flashing lights.
Left page shows black TEXT layover, reads ‘Dead of Night London World Première, 2029’.
ALEX
This was practically yesterday!
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ALEX
This night was so much fun. I think I almost fell on my face when I saw Lashana Lynch, thankfully red carpets are very grippy.
SPLIT SCREEN, left is CAMERA C, right shot close up. Right is IMAGE of the last look.
ALEX
Our suits are both Tom Ford, but Henry went with the iconic Connery white tux and red carnation combo, and I went with something more unorthodox.
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ALEX
There actually had to be some discussion on whether or not his look would be too Bond for a guy who isn’t playing James Bond. But word got to the actors and they loved the idea, honored to share the stage with a literal Bond offspring they said. Or something along those lines, I might be paraphrasing. [gestures dismissively]
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ALEX
I love this look, velvet suits are a longstanding favorite of mine. A quick serve, if you will, to borrow Nora’s words.
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ALEX
My favorite thing to come out of this appearance, though, is the clip of us that went viral on Twitter.
VIDEO CLIP, HRHs Prince HENRY and Duke ALEX are stood to the side of the red carpet, interacting with fans and journalists.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY REPORTER, IN CLIP
Your Royal Highnesses! It’s been a fantastic evening so far, what are your thoughts? [offers mic]
HENRY, IN CLIP
Well my favorite part of the evening is that I get to be here with my own Bond girl.
HRH Prince HENRY smiles fondly as he looks to the side at HRH Duke ALEX, who has his head thrown back in uninhibited laughter. When his laughter resides he is beaming, eyes alight with mirth.
ALEX, IN CLIP
Bussy Galore!
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ALEX
I guess that was it! My life in looks, so far. Lots of chaos, lots of rule-breaking, lots of love [grins]. I mean I'm barely in my thirties so hopefully there's much more to come.
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ALEX
This platform is something I will never take for granted. Every waking step that I take is dedicated to little queer brown kids around the world that can see me, taking up space and looking great as I do it, and help them realize that they can do the same.
Switch to CAMERA D, portfolio aerial shot. HRH Duke ALEX turns to the last page and uncaps a ballpoint pen. Across the blank page he signs: ‘From Brooklyn, With Love. Alex Claremont-Diaz’.
Switch to CAMERA A, center shot. As HRH Duke ALEX dramatically slams the portfolio shut a hand offers him a second cup of coffee. His face breaks out in a smile as he happily accepts the mug.
ALEX
You should do one of these sometime!
HENRY, OUT OF FRAME
I don’t think I need to. You’ve already covered a fair amount of mine, even though it’s your life in looks.
ALEX
Porque tú eres mi vida, cariño.
TITLE CARD, black BACKGROUND. White TEXT reads ‘Director – Rose Anh Tran. Producer – Daniel Nwachukwu. Director of Photography – Park Mi Young. Editor - Andrzej Bartkowicz’.
HENRY, SPLIT VOICEOVER
[scoffs fondly] Shut up.
TITLE CARD, black BACKGROUND. LOGO of Vogue.
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