Queen Elizabeth in Norman Hartnell
Let’s reminisce about 1953 and the fabulous coronation gown worn by Queen Elizabeth. British fashion designer Norman Hartnell, who has dressed members of the Royal Family on numerous occasions, created this elaborate gown. Thousands of beads and pearls adorned the dress’s white duchess satin and silk fabric. The dress also featured floral embroidery to stand in for the Commonwealth countries. The Queen, like many other female members of the royal family, recycles her clothing and wore this gown multiple times after her coronation.
Queen Elizabeth In Norman Hartnell
Princess Anne in Floral Print
If you’ve been watching The Crown, you may have seen Erin Doherty in a dress very similar to this one from the 1970s. Princess Royal wore this floral dress with a high neck and balloon sleeves to a film premiere in London in 1973. Doherty has said that it can take up to two hours on set to achieve Anne’s signature hairdo. In an interview, the Princess stated that the process takes her only about 15 minutes.
Princess Anne In Floral Print
