The Wardrobe of Queen Elizabeth II Gets Its Largest Outing Yet
The wardrobe of Queen Elizabeth II, spanning nine decades, is now on display at Buckingham Palace. English designers play a central role in this major exhibition, showcasing 200 pieces from the queen's life—ranging from her wedding dress to a clear plastic raincoat.
A Royal Wedding Dress and Its Significance
Choosing an outfit for a sibling's wedding is challenging, but for Queen Elizabeth II, it carried enormous weight. The 1960 wedding of her sister, Princess Margaret, to photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones, was the first royal wedding televised, watched by around 300 million viewers across the nation and Commonwealth.
Queen Elizabeth had been on the throne for seven years when she commissioned British designer Norman Hartnell, who had previously made her own wedding dress, to create her outfit for the occasion. Hartnell designed a light blue gown with a crinoline skirt and a matching bolero jacket.
Renowned British photographer Cecil Beaton captured the queen in this ensemble, complete with gloves, a fabric rose hat, and pearls—an image that symbolized her steadiness and dedication to her family and people.
“An image of Elizabeth, steady and devoted to her family and to the British people, prevailed.”
Exhibition Details
- Location: Buckingham Palace
- Number of pieces displayed: 200
- Highlights: Wedding dress, clear plastic raincoat, and other iconic outfits
- Designers featured: Prominent English designers including Norman Hartnell
“Ensemble worn for the wedding of Princess Margaret, Norman Hartnell, 1960.”
Credit: © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025 | Royal Collection Trust
The exhibit provides a unique glimpse into the queen’s personal and public life through fashion, illustrating the enduring influence of English design on royal style.
Author's summary: Queen Elizabeth II’s extensive wardrobe, featuring 200 iconic garments by English designers, is showcased in a grand Buckingham Palace exhibition revealing the royal’s life through fashion spanning 90 years.
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