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Royal Coronation Outfits Go on Display: See the Rare Items

Historical royal garments — from Queen Elizabeth's coronation glove to Kate Middleton's coronation robe — are on display together for the first time.

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Sir Norman Hartnell was the obvious choice to design Queen Elizabeth's Coronation gown. Here, an abridged extract from his autobiography describes the most momentous commission of his career...

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Mary’s gown includes an exaggerated train. ”I wanted something that really went above and beyond anything we’ve seen Mary wear before,” says Markworth-Pollack, who cites photos of British Queen Victoria at her 1838 coronation as royal inspiration. ”You end up putting a lot of labor into something that because of the nature of TV, you don’t always get to see the full effect of.”

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Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation Dress and Robe on display at Buckingham Palace. Sixty years after the Coronation, one of the most significant events in Britain in the 20th century is brought to life in a display in the state apartments showcasing the ceremony's fabulous dresses, jewellery, and artefacts. The Queen and other members of her family have contributed personal mementos of the day to the exhibition, which is part of the annual summer opening of Buckingham Palace to tourists.

PREVIOUSLY unseen footage from the Queen's private home movies of her Coronation day feature in a major new exhibition at Buckingham Palace opening tomorrow.

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