Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style Exhibition Extended at King's Gallery
Queen Elizabeth's exhibition showcasing her iconic outfits, hats, and accessories has broken records with its sold-out initial run. Due to overwhelming demand, the exhibition will now run for an additional six months at the King's Gallery near Buckingham Palace. This extension will allow another 200,000 visitors to experience the most visited exhibition in the history of the Royal Collection Trust.
The Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style exhibition features over 300 pieces, including childhood dresses, wedding necklaces, tiaras, and even the dress worn by her stunt double at the London 2012 Olympics ceremony. Curator Caroline de Guitaut describes it as the most comprehensive examination of the Queen's clothing collection, shedding light on the importance of fashion in her role.
The exhibition also showcases rare items such as gold lame dresses made by Jeanne Lanvin for Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, as well as treasured pieces from the Queen's childhood, including her silver lame bridesmaid dress and wedding gown. Visitors can explore the Queen's fashion evolution and personal connection with her designers through these historic garments.
With the exhibition's popularity, visitors are advised to book tickets in advance to secure their spot at the King's Gallery in London. For those unable to attend, an official accompanying book titled Queen Elizabeth II: Fashion and Style by de Guitaut is available. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-generation tribute to Queen Elizabeth II's life and legacy.
In addition to the exhibition, the Royal Collection has opened the Queen's private apartments at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh for public tours, marking another milestone in celebrating the Queen's centenary. Don't miss this rare opportunity to glimpse into the Queen's personal spaces during her residence at the palace.