The exhibition will be the largest in history and will offer visitors about 200 items from the queen's wardrobe, nearly half of which will be presented to the public for the first time. The collection will trace the life journey of Elizabeth II and reflect 70 years of her reign.
Among the unique exhibits, visitors will be able to see the tulle dress that eight-year-old Elizabeth wore as a bridesmaid in 1934, as well as outfits created by the outstanding royal designer Norman Hartnell. Attendees will admire the apple-green dress that the queen wore at a reception in Washington in 1957, a light blue jacket from Princess Margaret's wedding in 1960, and her wedding and coronation gown.
As part of the exhibition, personal items of the queen will also be presented, including outerwear for horseback riding, jackets made from traditional Scottish Harris Tweed fabric, capes, and scarves. Visitors will be able to view design sketches and fabric samples that illustrate the process of creating outfits. A highlight of the exhibition will be a transparent raincoat by renowned 1960s designer Hardy Amies, designed so that the queen's bright outfits would always remain visible, regardless of the weather.
Additionally, the exhibition will showcase works by contemporary British designers such as Erdem Moralioglu, Richard Quinn, and Christopher Kane, who have drawn inspiration from the queen's style. Kane emphasizes that Elizabeth II's wardrobe represents a "living archive of fashion history," showcasing the evolution of British style and symbolism through clothing.
The exhibition will be open from April 10 to October 18, 2026.
Elizabeth II, who passed away in September 2022 at the age of 96, was the longest-reigning monarch in British history, and her clothing collection is considered one of the most significant in British fashion of the 20th century. The queen's centenary will be celebrated on April 21, 2026.
