Queen Elizabeth II’s outfits exhibited in royal residences
To commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022, a trio of her most recognisable outfits will be exhibited in the royal residences.
The Royal Collection will showcase the Queen’s outfits from her accession, coronation and jubilees at Windsor castle, Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Among the pieces will be the pink silk crepe and chiffon dress and coat worn by Her Majesty in June 1977 to mark her 25 year reign.
The iconic ensemble was designed by royal couturier Sir Hardy Amies and a matching hat by milliner Simone Mirman.
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Also among the collection will be the Queen’s Coronation Dress and Robe of Estate she wore for her coronation in 1953.
This gown took eight months of research, design, workmanship and intricate embroidery to complete in time for her Majesty’s coronation.
Caroline de Guitaut, curator of the displays, said the collection will showcase timestamps in the monarch’s reign, with royal fans being delighted with the insider look.
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“Their historic significance resonates all the more greatly given their depiction of the longest reigning monarch in British history.”
Visitors to the exhibitions will also see a rare collection of Her Majesty’s personal jewellery collection that adorned these historical outfits.
Among the priceless pieces on show will be the Queen's Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara - an heirloom wedding gift given to her by her grandmother, Queen Mary, when Princess Elizabeth married the Duke of Edinburgh in 1947.
Commonly known as Granny's Tiara, it is one of the Queen's favourite and most treasured pieces and she often wears the glittering headpiece, made of diamonds in a festoon and scroll design, to state banquets.
These exhibits will celebrate the 95-year-old monarch’s 70 year rule, which will be celebrated on February 6th 2022.
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