Rabat – Next spring, Buckingham Palace will host “Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style”, the most comprehensive exhibition ever mounted of the late monarch’s wardrobe, to mark what would have been her 100th birthday in 2026.
Housed in the King’s Gallery, the exhibition will present approximately 200 items, with nearly half displayed publicly for the first time, according to The Royal Collection Trust.
From childhood to diplomatic tours, this event spans all ten decades of the late queen’s. Visitors will see a rare silver lamé bridesmaid dress worn in 1934, her iconic 1947 Norman Hartnell wedding gown, and the lavish 1953 coronation dress embroidered with floral emblems representing the Commonwealth nations.
The exhibition goes beyond dresses. It features eveningwear by Hartnell, Hardy Amies, and Ian Thomas; everyday tailored riding jackets and headscarves; and significant state visit attire, such as a 1961 white Banquet gown in Pakistan’s colors.
Curator Caroline de Guitaut highlighted that Queen Elizabeth was not a passive recipient of fashion. The show will include her own sketches, fabric samples, handwritten correspondence, and behind‑the‑scenes documentation that illuminate her deep involvement in crafting her public image.
“Only now, as the late Queen’s fashion archive comes under the care of Royal Collection Trust, can we tell the story of a lifetime of thoughtful style choices,” de Guitaut stated.
“Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style” will run from spring to autumn 2026. Tickets go on sale this November, with exact dates to be confirmed
This exhibition offers a unique chance to experience the visual narrative of a monarch for whom every outfit was a carefully chosen statement, reflecting her era, her duties, and her enduring legacy in British and global fashion.
