To celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s enduring fashion legacy, three world-renowned British designers, Erdem Moralioglu, Richard Quinn and Christopher Kane, will contribute pieces to the exhibition Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style, opening at The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace on 10 April 2026.
The exhibition will be the largest display of Queen Elizabeth II’s fashion ever mounted, featuring approximately 200 items and chart the late Queen’s clothing worn in all ten decades of her life. From couture eveningwear to impeccably tailored off-duty clothing, visitors will discover the full breadth of the late Queen’s wardrobe, one of the largest and most important British fashion collections of the 20th century.
Christopher Kane said, “Queen Elizabeth II’s wardrobe is one of the most significant living archives in modern fashion history. From the decline of the court dressmaker to the rise of couturiers like Hartnell and Hardy Amies, her garments tell the story of Britain and its changing identity through fashion. For designers and students, it offers a masterclass in silhouette, construction, repetition, symbolism and, perhaps most importantly, restraint.’
Visitors to the exhibition will discover rarely seen and never-before-displayed items from the late Queen’s wardrobe, which has now become part of the Royal Collection under the care of Royal Collection Trust, as well as behind-the-scenes design sketches and fabric samples that give an insight into the process of dressing the most famous woman in the world.
Behind-the-scenes fashion illustrations, some with handwritten annotations by designers, the Queen’s dresser or even the late Queen herself, will give visitors a glimpse into the thoughtful decision-making and craftsmanship behind each outfit.
Exhibition curator Caroline de Guitaut said, “Queen Elizabeth II’s wardrobe was a masterclass in symbolism, tailoring and British craftsmanship. In this landmark exhibition, as well as unveiling garments spanning every decade of the late Queen’s life, we are thrilled to be including works by three contemporary designers who have so successfully reinterpreted her style for the present day, demonstrating how her fashion legacy continues to be woven into the fabric of British design.”
Tickets are available at The Royal Collection Trust website.
