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Queen Elizabeth II’s Style: From Princess to Queen

Explore four outfits from one of the UK’s most significant fashion archives.

A curator stands beside three outfits worn by Queen Elizabeth II. The outfits are lined up on mannequins inside a conservation studio.
Outfits worn by Queen Elizabeth II, tracing her journey from Princess to Queen. ©

Discover the evolution of Queen Elizabeth II’s wardrobe, charting her transition from Princess to Queen through four key outfits worn before she became Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.

Join our Curator for a closer look at a beautifully preserved selection of pieces - from coordinating childhood dresses to sharply tailored 1940s suits, luxurious velvet coats inspired by the New Look, and an elegant evening gown from the coronation era. Together, they reveal how fashion mirrored the Queen’s developing confidence, identity, and sense of responsibility, shaping a distinctive style that would define her for decades to come.

Inside the Collection: Queen Elizabeth II’s Style | From Princess to Queen Copyright: Royal Collection Enterprises Limited

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Queen Elizabeth II: Fashion and Style

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This beautifully illustrated book - the official centenary publication - offers an unprecedented look inside Queen Elizabeth II's royal wardrobe.

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The Centenary of Queen Elizabeth II

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