By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comA list of 80 key facts about The Queen was released to mark her 80th birthday. These historical facts are reprinted from the British Monarchy Press Office publication of 10 April 2006.1. Queen Elizabeth II is the fortieth monarch since William the Conqueror obtained the crown of England.2. In 2002, …
Anne Princess Royal Wedding Dress
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com H.R.H Princess Anne The Princess Royal – Early daysPrincess Anne and has often been chided for her dress sense and interest in fashion. The fact is Princess Anne is a classic no nonsense dresser and likes to stick with styles she feels happiest wearing. Those styles work well for …
Queen Elizabeth Fashion – Dresses for Queens 1960s – 1970s
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comH.M. Queen Elizabeth II’s Clothes 1960s – 1970sFor most of her adult life, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has reigned as Queen of the British Isles and the Commonwealth. Her 80th birthday is 21 April 2006 and many will applaud her long service in this regal role.As costume history or …
Queen Elizabeth II’s Ceremonial Wedding Dress and Robes Designed by Norman Hartnell
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comTable of ContentThe Queen’s Wedding Dress Designer – Norman HartnellIn a sense, the Queen has been married twice. The first time she became wedded to Prince Philip; the second time at her coronation, she became wedded to the people. Each occasion demanded a dress of majestic beauty and on each …
The Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Clothes Designed by Norman Hartnell
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comQueen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Full NameQueen Elizabeth The Queen Mother’s full birth name was “Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon.” She was born on August 4, 1900, in London, and died on March 30, 2002. She became the Queen Consort in 1936 when her husband, King George VI, ascended to the …
Dress Queen Elizabeth Coronation Gown
Peek into Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation dress.