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Style Moments of a Reign: The Queen at State Opening

The State Opening of Parliament is a standard fixture on The Queen’s calendar; she has attending the event every year during her historic 70 year reign, aside from 1959, 1963, and 2022. Some of her most iconic style moments have come from the State Opening of Parliament.  1967 State Opening of Parliament Norman Hartnell was one of The Queen’s favourite designers until his death in the…
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The Queen looks radiant in pink as she tours the Chelsea Flower Show

The Queen was out and about unexpectedly for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show on Monday in a bright look to complement the flowers.  Her Majesty wore a white dress with a green and pink floral print and a bright pink coat over top. For the informal occasion, she did not have a hat.  She accessorised her spring look with her beloved three-strand pearl necklace, pearl stud earrings, a black…
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The Queen's Reign in Jewels: the Aquamarine Parure

The Queen’s Aquamarine Parure began as a coronation gift and has morphed into a jewelled legacy between a Monarch and the people of Brazil who contributed, over a period of 15 years, to one of The Queen’s most fashionable and complete parures. The Queen was gifted the beginnings of the Aquamarine Parure from the President of Brazil on behalf of his country as a Cgift in 1953. This first…
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The Queen makes surprise appearance to open the Elizabeth Line

The Queen undertook a surprise public engagement in London, joining her youngest son for the completion of the Elizabeth Line, a rail line name in her honour. Buckingham Palace released a statement saying that The Queen, “In a happy development,” would be able to join the Earl of Wessex to mark the completion of the Elizabeth Line. Buckingham Palace continued, “Her Majesty was aware of…
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