Overview
- The exhibition marks the centenary of her birth with more than 300 pieces drawn from her personal archive.
- Centerpieces include the 1947 wedding gown and the 1953 coronation dress, both designed by Sir Norman Hartnell.
- Tiaras and other jewels are displayed with the gowns to highlight symbols of rank, tradition, and diplomacy.
- Visitors can see hats, shoes, gloves, handbags, sketches, fabric swatches, and handwritten notes that show how she shaped her public image.
- The narrative spans ten decades and ties bright coats and repeat accessories to a strategy of visibility that made the monarchy easy to spot in crowds.