Very soon, the prince (Edward Albert, Prince of Wales) acknowledged Lillie as his official mistress and appeared in public with her. They were seen riding together in Hyde Park and attending horse races, which sparked Lillie's lifelong interest in horses. They enjoyed yachting regattas and weekends in the country. She was finally able to wear the finest dresses, given free of charge by designers who wanted the famous Lillie Langtry to be seen wearing their creations. Aristocrats and foreign royalty wanted to meet her too. And everyone wanted to know about the events she attended, what she wore, how her hair was styled, what she said and what she did. She was famous as a film star today. In 1878, she was even presented to Queen Victoria...
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