ONLINE LECTURE

Curator’s introduction to Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style

Queen Elizabeth II's Wedding Dress (left)' Queen Elizabeth II wearing a cream silk evening gown with foliate beaded embroidery designed by Sir Norman Hartne (centre); Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation Dress (right)
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    Join Surveyor of The King's Works of Art and exhibition curator Caroline de Guitaut for this introduction to our current exhibition, Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style at The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace.

    During this lecture, Caroline will explore the remarkable style of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch through clothing worn in all ten decades of her life - from birth to adulthood, from princess to queen, and from off-duty style to dressing for the global stage for momentous occasions in Britain’s history. Caroline will share a more detailed view of some of the highlights from the exhibition and there will also be an opportunity for the audience to ask her questions about the pieces on display.

    Please note that this is a digital version of the same event taking place at The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace on Thursday, 28 May 2026.

    Queen Elizabeth II sitting down, wearing a blue gown and matching bolero jacket, and a hat featuring three large blue silk roses.
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