Platinum Jubilee Display
Exhibition introduction ©
In celebration of The Queen's historic Platinum Jubilee in 2022, the Palace of Holyroodhouse will host a display looking back at Her Majesty's previous Jubilees.
The display will feature outfits worn by Her Majesty on occasions to celebrate the Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilees. In 1977 for The Queen’s Silver Jubilee, the royal couturier Sir Hardy Amies designed a striking ensemble of dress, coat and stole in pink silk crepe and chiffon with a matching hat designed by Frederick Fox with flowerheads hanging from silk stems. The ensemble was worn at the Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral on 7 June 1977 marking the 25th anniversary of The Queen’s Accession.
Also on show will be the outfits worn by The Queen for her two appearances on the Buckingham Palace balcony during the Platinum Jubilee weekend. For the salute and flypast during the Trooping the Colour ceremony on 2 June, Her Majesty wore a pale blue dress with a matching coat and hat, both featuring a delicate beaded and diamanté trim, designed by Angela Kelly. Her Majesty’s second Platinum Jubilee ensemble consisted of a vivid green wool-crêpe dress and coat designed by Stewart Parvin, with a coordinating wool-crêpe hat by milliner Rachel Trevor-Morgan, worn following the Platinum Jubilee Pageant on 5 June, marking the end of four days of celebrations across the United Kingdom and Commonwealth.
Alongside the ensembles, the exhibition will feature a selection of gifts and ceremonial objects relating to The Queen’s official engagements in Scotland throughout her 70-year reign.
Silver Jubilee Ensemble | RCIN 100077 ©
Explore the Exhibition
Hardy Amies (1909-2003)
The Silver Jubilee Day Ensemble: Coat, Dress and Hat
Stewart Parvin (b. 1966)
The Platinum Jubilee Pageant Ensemble: Coat, Dress and Hat
William Marshall & Sons
The Ceremonial Key to the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Henry Tatton & Son [Edinburgh] (1868-1953)
Model Davy lamp
Shop the Exhibition
An exclusive and iconic collection of souvenir products to commemorate The Queen's historic Platinum Jubilee. See the full range.
English Sparkling Wine
Made exclusively from grapes grown and hand-picked in Kent and West Sussex
Crystal Champagne Flutes
Expertly hand cut in the UK and engraved with the Platinum Jubilee emblem
Teddy Bear
A fun gift and cute keepsake of the historic Platinum Jubilee
Silk Scarf
Beautifully crafted using Italian silk twill and presented in a bespoke gift box
Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Accession
A display at Buckingham Palace celebrating The Queen's Accession in 1952
Platinum Jubilee: The Queen’s Coronation
A display at Windsor Castle celebrating the Coronation on 2 June 1953
Map & directions
By car
There is a public car park adjacent to the Palace at Broad Pavement. Please visit the Historic Environment Scotland website for more details.
Accessible parking spaces are located on Horse Wynd, just outside the Palace, on a first-come first-serve basis.
By train
The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley. The Palace is a 15 minute walk from the station.
Visit National Rail Enquiries for times and fares.
By tram
The nearest tram stop is York Place. The Palace is a 20 minute walk from the stop.
Visit Edinburgh Trams for times and fares.
By coach / bus
Bus number 35 stops near the Palace. Open-top tour buses stop nearby.
Limited free coach parking is available adjacent to the Palace. Alternative pay-and-display coach parking is available on nearby Regent Road.
By bike
A free-to-use public bicycle rack is located opposite the Scottish Parliament.
