Worn by The Queen for a reception and banquet on 27 February 1983 at 20th Century-Fox’s Sound Stage 9, Los Angeles during The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh’s official visit to the United States of America at the invitation of President Ronald Reagan. The delicate layers of silk chiffon and organza in the skirt are designed with the Californian climate in mind while the embellishment pays a subtle compliment to the host nation and particularly to the State of California. The bodice and sleeves are embroidered with sprays of Californian Poppies, the native flower of Mexico and the United States of America and the official state flower of California.