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Queen Elizabeth II’s Style: London 2012 Olympic Dress

Discover the story behind Queen Elizabeth II’s famous 2012 Olympic dress.

Queen Elizabeth II and James Bond walking in Buckingham Palace from the London 2012 Olympic Games Ceremony.
Queen Elizabeth II and James Bond from the London 2012 Olympic Games Ceremony. © 2012 International Olympic Committee

Queen Elizabeth II’s famous Olympic dress —worn in the James Bond segment of the London 2012 Olympic Games Ceremony — remains one of the most memorable fashion moments of her reign. The moment was watched by an estimated 900 million viewers worldwide.

Designed by Angela Kelly, the dress featured a distinctive peach-pink colour, carefully developed so that it did not match or resemble any national flag of the participating Olympic nations. 

Join our Curator as we uncover the extraordinary story behind this famous dress. 

Queen Elizabeth II’s Style | A royal stunt at the London 2012 Olympics Copyright: Royal Collection Enterprises Limited

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