Queen Elizabeth's Fashion Secrets

0:00On April 7, Queen Elizabeth had a smart trick for handling her heaviest crown. She'd wear the Imperial State crown around the palace the night before. Big events like the state opening of Parliament, it weighs 3 pounds, and she'd practice at her desk to get used to the weight. A former royal official, Sir Andrew Ford, shared this in Vanity Fair back on March 30. Ford also recalled how the Queen let her stylist borrow priceless pearls. Turns out, pearls need skin contact to avoid yellowing. Elizabeth last wore that crown publicly in 2016 at age 90. After that, she switched to lighter options like the diamond diadem or hats for those sessions. Enter Angela Kelly, the Queen's trusted stylist for 28 years, starting in 1994. She became Elizabeth's right hand aid, updating her look with brighter colors, higher hemlines, and more fun vibes. Kelly brought out a relaxed side in the Queen, making fittings enjoyable and boosting her confidence. Designers who work with them say, Kelly just knew what suited the Queen perfectly.

1:03She traveled everywhere with Elizabeth, from world tours to castle stays, even through the pandemic. The Queen focused more on her duties than fashion, but always aimed to look right for the role. These stories paint a picture of a Queen who prepped to meticulously and leaned on loyal pros like Kelly to shine. It shows the human side behind the crown. Entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI bringing you what's trending.