Updated April 9, 2026, 7:47 p.m. ET
The British monarch, who died in September 2022, became known for her colorful overcoats and decorative hats. A new exhibition, “Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style,” pays tribute to the evolution of Queen Elizabeth’s iconic style.
Scroll through for photos from the exhibit, starting with Cecilia Oliver, textile conservator of the Royal Collection Trust, making final adjustments to Elizabeth’s 1953 coronation dress, designed by Norman Hartnell, in The King’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace in London on April 9, 2026.
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A peach cocktail dress, designed by Angela Kelly, worn by Queen Elizabeth II during the 2012 London Olympic Games opening ceremony sketch.
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The Royal Christening Robe, designed by Janet Sutherland in 1841.
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Queen Elizabeth’s wedding dress, veil and train, designed by Norman Hartnell, worn for Elizabeth’s wedding to Prince Philip at Westminster Abbey on Nov. 20, 1947.
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A display of hats, shoes and accessories worn by Queen Elizabeth II during royal engagements.
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A display of daywear worn by Queen Elizabeth II during royal engagements.
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The battle dress uniform of the Auxiliary Territorial Service (1945), designed by Hawes and Curtis, which was worn by Queen Elizabeth II during her service in the Armed Forces.
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A display of daywear worn by Queen Elizabeth II during royal engagements.
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A collection of evening gowns worn by Queen Elizabeth II during royal engagements.
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The Full Dress Tunic of the Colonel-in-Chief of the Grenadier Guards, designed by Bernard Weatherill in 1952.
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An evening dress designed by Norman Hartnell, second left from right, was worn by Queen Elizabeth II during a state visit to France in 1972.
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A display of daywear, consisting largely of brightly colored overcoats, worn by Queen Elizabeth II during royal engagements.
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The “Poodle Skirt” ensemble, designed by Juli Lynne Charlot, was worn by Queen Elizabeth II for a square-dancing party given by the Governor-General of Canada in Ottawa during the royal tour of 1951.
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An evening gown, designed by Norman Hartnell in 1953.
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