The Royal Collection Trust will host an exhibition titled 'Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style' in spring 2026 at the King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace. This exhibition commemorates the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II's birth and will showcase significant attire, including her wedding dress from 1947 and the coronation gown designed by Norman Hartnell in 1953. These garments exemplify how the Queen used dress to convey soft power, with specific designs symbolizing her connection to the Commonwealth and the UK.
Elizabeth II's coronation dress carries embroidery of the Tudor rose, the thistle, the leek and the shamrock, representing the UK, with additional Commonwealth flowers included due to her request.
The exhibition, opening in spring 2026 at Buckingham Palace, will showcase Queen Elizabeth II's dresses, highlighting her use of fashion as a form of soft power.
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