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Long Lived the queen

Published:Sunday | September 11, 2022 | 12:06 AM
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Circa 1984: In a sea of black suits and dresses, the queen (second left) would outshine them all in fabulous yellow and white.
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Circa 1984: In a sea of black suits and dresses, the queen (second left) would outshine them all in fabulous yellow and white.
There’s no telling what outfit you would spot the queen in. In 1991, she was fashioned for a baseball match in this majestic red and black suit, walking with the matching headwear to match in her hand while visiting former US President George Bush.
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There’s no telling what outfit you would spot the queen in. In 1991, she was fashioned for a baseball match in this majestic red and black suit, walking with the matching headwear to match in her hand while visiting former US President George Bush.
We’re taking you back to 1961. Queen Elizabeth II, center, wore an exquisite ballgown, and gloves, as she hosted the Kennedys, former US President, John F. (right) and his wife Jacqueline, for dinner.
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We’re taking you back to 1961. Queen Elizabeth II, center, wore an exquisite ballgown, and gloves, as she hosted the Kennedys, former US President, John F. (right) and his wife Jacqueline, for dinner.
Can you say pretty in pink? The queen took a walk in 2008 in this flawless floral ensemble in St George’s Hall, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England, alongside former U.S president Geroge Bush,
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Can you say pretty in pink? The queen took a walk in 2008 in this flawless floral ensemble in St George’s Hall, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England, alongside former U.S president Geroge Bush,
In 2011, the queen (centre), wore this stunning long white dress, gloves and complimentary black bag to dinner with Obamas, former president of the United States, Barack and his wife Michelle, contrasting in matching black, at Winfield House in London.
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In 2011, the queen (centre), wore this stunning long white dress, gloves and complimentary black bag to dinner with Obamas, former president of the United States, Barack and his wife Michelle, contrasting in matching black, at Winfield House in London.
It doesn’t more regal than this! Enveloped in white fur, her majesty added jewelled adornment of the crown and necklace, giving her customary queen’s wave in classic white gloves.
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It doesn’t more regal than this! Enveloped in white fur, her majesty added jewelled adornment of the crown and necklace, giving her customary queen’s wave in classic white gloves.
It’s always hats for royalty. Carole Middleton (left) and Camilla, sandwich the queen, decked in full yellow, white gloves and a signature brooch as they attended a royal wedding.
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It’s always hats for royalty. Carole Middleton (left) and Camilla, sandwich the queen, decked in full yellow, white gloves and a signature brooch as they attended a royal wedding.
The pearl is the queen of gems and the gems of Queen Elizabeth II. It was the perfect complement for her matching lavender hat and suit. Notice the floral arrangement and dark gloves to elevate the elegance.
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The pearl is the queen of gems and the gems of Queen Elizabeth II. It was the perfect complement for her matching lavender hat and suit. Notice the floral arrangement and dark gloves to elevate the elegance.
Celebrating her 90th birthday, she was suited to yellow perfection as she rode in an open top car with Prince Phillip.
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Celebrating her 90th birthday, she was suited to yellow perfection as she rode in an open top car with Prince Phillip.
Boasting a sweetheart neckline, the crowned and sashed queen exuded enchantment in this crinoline dress, which gained popularity in the mid 19th century.
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Boasting a sweetheart neckline, the crowned and sashed queen exuded enchantment in this crinoline dress, which gained popularity in the mid 19th century.
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Long lived the queen! When news broke of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing, family members, friends, countrymen and other nations around the world plunged into an abyss of sadness for the longest-reigning British monarch. She was 96. As far as fashion goes, she was truly the queen of elegance and grace. In honour of her legacy, we will be looking at a few of her style takes from black and white to colour.