The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
Discover the Fashion Legacy of Queen Elizabeth II
Explore the extraordinary style evolution of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, through the clothing she wore across all ten decades of her life. From childhood and early adulthood to her years as princess and queen, this landmark exhibition traces her journey from private, off-duty style to iconic ceremonial dressing for some of the most important moments in British history.
Showcasing around 300 clothes and accessories, many displayed to the public for the first time, this is the largest and most comprehensive exhibition of Queen Elizabeth II’s fashion ever presented.
In addition to dresses and formal ensembles, the exhibition features jewellery, hats, shoes and accessories, alongside previously unseen design sketches, fabric swatches and handwritten correspondence. Together, these rare items reveal the meticulous craftsmanship behind each outfit and offer new insight into the Queen’s personal involvement in the creation of her wardrobe.
Exhibition Highlights
Key highlights include:
- Her bridesmaid dress
- The iconic wedding dress
- The historic Coronation dress
- The elegant ensemble worn for the wedding of Princess Margaret
This unique fashion exhibition offers an intimate and revealing look at the style, symbolism and craftsmanship behind the wardrobe of the most recognisable woman in the world.
The King’s Gallery is located within the grounds of Buckingham Palace.
This unique gallery offers special exhibitions from the extensive royal collection of costume, paintings, drawings, and priceless artifacts. It is one of only a few spaces in London that showcase items from the priceless royal collection built over the past 500 years by British monarchs. The collection is continually being added to and includes works by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Rembrandt, Holbein, Japanese porcelain, royal photographic portraits, and much more.
