ONLINE LECTURE

Queen Elizabeth II's Wedding Dress

Group photo on Queen Elizabeth II's wedding day

Next event: 17 Nov 2026
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19:00 - 20:00 GMT
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Booking for this event will close at 12:00pm GMT on Monday 16 November 2026. This is a digital event facilitated by Zoom. Your link to access this digital event will be sent the day before the event. Please note your ticket is for the device on which you watch the event regardless of the number of people watching on that device (for example, if two people are watching from the same device in the same room, you only need one ticket).

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Join Caroline de Guitaut, Surveyor of The King’s Works of Art and curator of Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style, for an illuminating, online lecture exploring one of the most celebrated garments in royal history: Queen Elizabeth II’s wedding dress.

Designed by Sir Norman Hartnell and unveiled to the world in 1947, the gown remains an enduring symbol of post‑war optimism, craftsmanship, and regal elegance.

Drawing on her curatorial insights and the research behind the exhibition currently on display at The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, Caroline will delve into the creation, symbolism, and exquisite embroidery of Hartnell’s design, revealing the story behind a dress that helped define a new era of royal style. This richly illustrated talk offers a rare opportunity to discover the artistry and significance of a masterpiece of twentieth‑century couture.