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matching outfits; and jewel-toned Norman Hartnell velvet
coats from the late 1940s, reflecting the Princess’s move
towards the fashionable post-war ‘New Look’ silhouette as
she stepped into her public role.
The exhibition closes with a tribute to Queen Elizabeth’s
enduring influence on the British fashion industry,
presenting pieces by leading contemporary designers in
dialogue with items from her wardrobe. Richard Quinn’s
Autumn/Winter 2018 design playfully references her offduty style through silk scarves; Christopher Kane’s Spring/
Summer 2011 look subverts demure dressing by adding his
signature neon, nodding to the Queen’s bold use of colour;
and Erdem references the Welsh Leek embroidery of the
Coronation dress in a piece from his Spring/Summer 2018
collection.
People receiving Universal Credit and other named benefits
can visit the exhibition with up to five other members of
their household through Royal Collection Trust’s £1 ticket
scheme. Other concessions are available, including Young
Person tickets and half-price entry for children.
The dresses designed by Angela Kelly and worn by Queen Elizabeth II (left) and
her stunt double (right) for the London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony.
Visitors can explore the exhibition with a multimedia guide
narrated by British actor Keeley Hawes. They can also delve
deeper through the official centenary publication Queen
Elizabeth II: Fashion and Style and a curated range of
products created in partnership with past and present Royal
Warrant Holders, including Burberry, Launer London,
Kinloch Anderson, Corgi Socks, Dents, Floris and Fulton
Umbrellas.
© Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2026 | Royal Collection Trust.
Photographer: Jon Stokes.
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