Marking what would have been HM Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday, a new exhibition titled “Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style,” will open at the King’s Gallery in Buckingham Palace from 10 April to 18 October 2026. The display features 200 items, including couture gowns and personal belongings, making it the largest exhibition of her wardrobe to date. 

One of the most exciting exhibitions for fashion and royal enthusiasts, the show offers a rare glimpse into the private world of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. Visitors can see childhood frocks, fabric swatches, handwritten notes, and never-before-seen designs that reveal her quietly strategic approach to dressing.

Spanning all ten decades of her life, the exhibition celebrates Britain’s longest-reigning monarch through iconic garments, including her 1947 wedding gown and 1953 coronation dress, both designed by Norman Hartnell. Among the earliest pieces is a silver lamé and tulle bridesmaid ensemble by Edward Molyneux, worn as a young girl for the Duke of Kent’s wedding in 1934.

Among the most iconic pieces reflecting royal history is the christening gown, first commissioned by Queen Victoria for her eldest child. Since then, it has been passed down through generations and worn by 62 royal babies, including Queen Elizabeth II.

Beyond her clothes and couture, the exhibition also showcases exquisite jewellery. Among the highlights are pieces worn for significant milestones, including a sapphire and diamond Cartier bracelet gifted to her by her parents on her 18th birthday.

Then come the accessories: shoes and scarves, binoculars and boots, gloves and handbags and, of course, her iconic hats.

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