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Her Majesty’s special occasion attire and accessories were similarly striking.
Some of her most lavish looks were strictly traditional, while others reflected the trends of their time.
Still, each carried an opulence that had to be seen to be believed.
Inspired by Botticelli’s Primavera, the dress had hand-embroidered, pearl-encrusted flowers blooming all over it.
Sir Norman Hartnell designed the dress specifically for Her Majesty’s visit to Australia.
It was accentuated by unique embellished shapes and tiny jewels in colors to match the fabric throughout.
As if her gown weren’t opulent enough, the queen accessorized with an array of diamonds and pearls.
Atop her head sat the Vladimir Tiara, whichTown & Countryreports is one of Her Majesty’s favorites.
The visit, however, reportedly wasn’t without some drama.
Philip was nice, but nervous" (viaReader’s Digest).
On May 31 of that year,The New York Timesran an article covering the gala in Covent Garden.
“It was difficult to remember that Britain is a country in deep economic trouble.”
The queen also opted to go without a tiara.
The rubies are embedded among diamonds set in gold and silver, forming Tudor rose designs.
Her golden yellow long skirt was accented with angled stripes.
She accessorized the look with a small gold handbag and matching heels.
She wore minimal makeup blush and pink lipstick letting the ensemble do the talking.
“We are trying to show her off a bit,” she said.
“People seemed to be thrilled at how she looked.
He added that he felt “overwhelmed” by the response.
She’s fun to work with and very knowledgeable about fabrics.
She knows how the clothes have to behave how they have to move.”
According toExpress, the crown was originally commissioned for the coronation of King George IV.
She also carried a small silver purse.
Her Majesty wore a shimmering number by dressmaker Angela Kelly for the occasion.
PerITV, this one was a mint green and silver textured dress, coat, and hat.
The queen paired the look with a hat featuring matching fabric and white gloves.
According toBBC, “The Order of the Bath is an order of chivalry dating back to 1725.”
It doesn’t get much more queen-y than that.
The moment drew a ton of buzz on social media, with the news media also enamored.
Magazine (via Who What Wear).
