Queen Elizabeth's best style secret - and why Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton should take note
Famed for her vibrant wardrobe and iconic accessories, Queen Elizabeth was the epitome of elegance - always impeccably dressed, with not a single crease in sight.
Every public appearance was marked by flawless presentation thanks to a meticulous approach to fabric selection, as revealed by Angela Kelly - her senior dresser of nearly 30 years - in her book Dressing The Queen.
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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Incredible winning design for huge memorial to late Queen finally unveiled
The winning design for a national memorial dedicated to the late Queen Elizabeth has been unveiled. The memorial is set to transform St James's Park - located opposite Buckingham Palace - to honour the life and service of Britain's longest-reigning monarch, while also featuring a touching tribute to her 73-year marriage. Key features include a statue of the Queen in a new civic space called Queen Elizabeth II Place at Marlborough Gate, a new Prince Philip Gate on the other side of the park on Birdcage Walk with a statue of Philip, as well as a 'family of gardens', meandering paths and a new translucent, glass unity bridge. The Mirror exclusively revealed last year that a national memorial will stand in St James's Park in the heart of London, which Prime Minister Keir Starmer later said would provide "everyone with a place to honour the late Queen and connect with the shared history we cherish". The late Queen died peacefully at Balmoral Castle on September 8, 2022, at the age of 96. Elizabeth II, whose reign spanned 70 years, dedicated her life to her royal duty. The memorial bridge is inspired by the tiara Queen Elizabeth wore on her wedding day to the late Prince Philip in 1947. The tiara, known as the Queen Mary Fringe diamond tiara, famously broke just hours before she was due to walk down the aisle. The crown had to be rushed by police escort to Garrard jewellers to be fixed, and soon became an iconic symbol of her wedding day and long-lasting relationship. The new crossing, located a stones throw away from the bronze statues on the Mall, will replace the park's existing Blue Bridge and will serve as a fitting reminder of the late Queen's achievements during her 70-year reign. As well as the new bridge and statues being constructed, the park will see a 'family of gardens' be built, as well as twisting paths and a contemporary wind structure erected to give visitors a place for quiet reflection. The memorial in London will be one of many around the country dedicated to the late Queen, with statues of Queen Elizabeth already standing proud in York, Andover, Newcastle-under-Lyme and the Royal Albert Hall. Speaking of being selected to create the tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, Lord Foster - who also designed The Gherkin in London - said the memorial would not disrupt the park, and would be handled with a 'light touch' to capture both the formal and informal qualities of the late Queen. He said: 'The Queen encompassed, historically, periods of significant change, socially and technologically, but it was all very much with a light touch, and that light touch, the feeling should be that if you visit St James's Park and the site in question later, it will still feel very familiar.' 'At the heart of our masterplan is a translucent bridge symbolic of Her Majesty as a unifying force, bringing together nations, countries, the Commonwealth, charities and the armed forces.' Lord Foster added that the atmosphere of the memorial would be 'gentler, quieter, more contemplative, and an opportunity to rediscover, or perhaps for some to discover, the legacy of Her Majesty'. Earlier this year, five design options were unveiled in St James's Park, with the public encouraged to view the potential memorials and give their opinion on which would be best to honour the late Queen. The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee decided on the final design, also taking into account the views of the public. The exact proposal for the memorial will be subject to change, with the panel of committee members working with the team on the final design. It is expected to be unveiled in 2026 to coincide with what would have been the late Queen's 100th birthday year. Be first to get the biggest royal bombshells and exclusives to your phone by joining our . We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Or sign up to the to get all the biggest royal news and exclusive pictures, straight to your inbox.
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Elizabeth Hurley risks wardrobe malfunction on date night with Billy Ray Cyrus
Elizabeth Hurley risked a wardrobe malfunction as she stepped out in London with her boyfriend Billy Ray Cyrus as he was in town supporting his daughter Miley Elizabeth Hurley has been spotted loved up with her boyfriend Billy Ray Cyrus as they went to Covent Garden together. The duo were seen in London together as they went to support the musician's daughter Miley. The duo were out and about on Saturday as they jetted to the capital for the weekend to watch The Miley Cyrus Something Beautiful theatrical experience at the Odeon Theatre. They looked as loved up as ever after announcing their relationship back in April. The pair were also joined by Elizabeth's son Damian, and Miley also made an appearance herself. Elizabeth looked as glam as ever as she wore a multicoloured sparkly wrap mini-dress along with a plunging neckline and shoulder pads. While Billy went for a red printed oversized shirt with distressed jeans and boots. Damian wore a black ripped mesh long-sleeved top and leather trousers as he joined the couple. Billy and Elizabeth first crossed paths when they were working on 2022's Christmas in Paradise before confirming that they were an item in April. Billy previously revealed that Liz had reached out to him during a tough time, which became the trigger for their romance. He said: "I felt like, 'Wow, can life get any harder? Can it get any tougher?' For me, at a certain point, it was like, you can't get knocked down any flatter than lying on your back when life is kicking you. And in this moment... a friend reached out." Billy Ray said Elizabeth's message said something like: '''Hey, it looks like life might be a little bit tough and just wanted you to know I'm in your corner; you've got a friend in your corner'." Billy said he didn't have the number saved and was baffled by who was behind the message. He said: "So, I text back, I go, 'Who is this?' And it's like, 'Elizabeth Hurley.' Of all the people to reach out to me in that second that maybe I needed most… this friend who made me laugh." In an interview Breast Cancer Research Foundation's Hot Pink Party in New York City, Elizabeth talked about what some people have called an odd coupling. She told Page Six: "I think people found Billy and I being together a little surprising. "It's not surprising to me because we're actually quite similar and get on extremely well. There has been quite a reaction." She then went on to talk about what the couple have in common, she said: "We both like to laugh a lot, and we both love the country. And we both love country music, both love movies. We've got a lot in common — and cowboy boots, definitely."
Daily Mail
17-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Revealed: the hilarious quip the Queen Mother made towards King George VI on their silver wedding anniversary
A royal insider has revealed the hilarious quip the Queen Mother made towards King George VI after the public continuously cheered for the royals to wave from the palace. The then-king and queen were celebrating their silver wedding when hundreds of well-wishers packed out the Mall to catch a glimpse of the happy couple. However, the royal fans were somewhat over-enthusiastic and kept asking the Royal Family to make their traditional appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. But they didn't ask the family to appear just once - rather, a whopping nine times. Writing in his biography of the Queen Mother, royal author Hugo Vickers revealed that after the eighth appearance King George VI complained: 'Why can't they leave us alone?' To which the Queen Mother cheekily responded: 'One day they might not want us,' before they once again ventured out to greet the onlookers. The then-Queen Elizabeth and King George VI appearances on the balcony capped off an eventful day of celebrations to mark their 25th wedding anniversary. In the morning of April 26, 1948, the Royal Family first travelled to St Paul's Cathedral for a thanksgiving service from the Archbishop of Canterbury. During the sermon the Archbishop made reference the family's 'own share of domestic griefs and burdens' - perhaps a subtle reference to the drama that engulfed the royals during the abdication crisis when King Edward VIII stood down to marry twice-divorced Wallis Simpson. George and Elizabeth were joined in the church by all the leading members of the Royal Family, including Princess Elizabeth with her husband Philip, Princess Margaret and Queen Mary. Afterwards, the family were driven in an open carriage through the streets of London so that the king and queen could wave at onlookers, before they returned to Buckingham Palace to continue the festivities. Here, the family enjoyed a decorative cake emblazoned with the coat of arms. Their actual wedding in 1923 was ironically a somewhat quieter affair. This was because George did not at this moment expect to inherit the Crown and so his wedding was more low-key than if he had been heir to the throne. Even so, royals from around Europe gathered for the event. Among them were King Alfonso XIII and Queen Ena of Spain, King Haakon VII and Queen Maud of Norway and Queen Marie of Romania. Nevertheless, it was a memorable matrimony which broke a lot of conventions. Elizabeth - while still a member of aristocracy - was not what the Windsors would have considered marriage material at a time when British princes traditionally married princesses from continental Europe. But the wedding was allowed to go ahead in the spirit of political modernisation and because the then-Prince Albert was only the spare. The soon-to-be princess then took the 1,800 guests at Westminster Abbey by surprise when she unexpectedly laid her bouquet at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in a tribute to her brother, Fergus, who died in the First World War. Her dress was very much in the fashion of the 1920s, made from silk and embroidered with pearls and beads. Dressmaker Elizabeth Handley-Seymour, designed the piece, which boasted a train from both the waist and shoulders. Elizabeth, like Queen Victoria, wore a coronet of orange blossom instead of her tiara. In keeping with the theme of modernity, the newly formed BBC asked for permission to broadcast the ceremony over the radio. However, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Randall Davidson, objected to the proposal out of concern that 'men might listen to it in public houses'. It was, however, filmed on silent newsreel which gives a glimpse into the day of the wedding. In the footage, Elizabeth can be seen leaving Bruton Street, in Mayfair, on her way to the Abbey and getting into a horse-drawn carriage. Later on, the newly married couple can be seen on the balcony of Buckingham Palace - surrounded by the Royal Family - as they wave to their well-wishers. The future King and Queen's journey down the aisle was far from a straightforward. When George first proposed to Elizabeth in 1921, she turned him down due to her misgivings about royal life. In response, Elizabeth told him afterwards in a letter: 'It makes me so miserable to think of it - you have been so very nice about it all - please do forgive me.' His second proposal came in March 1922, but again he was rebuffed. Telling him he was one of her 'best & most faithful friends', she said she was 'so terribly sorry about what happened yesterday'. The Duke was now in despair, fearful that the only woman he wanted to marry may never agree. However, the pair continued seeing each other, including at successive shooting weekends at Glamis and Elizabeth's English family home, St Paul's Walden Bury in Hertfordshire. Friends and acquaintances were now aware that the Prince was in love with Elizabeth. In January 1923, he took her to dinner and again proposed, having told his friend the Duchess of Devonshire that it would be 'the last time' that he would do so. This time, she said she needed time to think about it. It was during another shooting weekend at St Paul's Walden Bury that she finally said yes. Writing to a friend, she said: 'I feel terrified now that I've done it - in fact no one is more surprised than me.' On the day that news of their engagement appeared in the Press, a member of the household at St Paul's told the Daily Mail: 'The engagement was a great surprise to everybody here. 'It was pretty well known that the Duke was very, very fond of Lady Elizabeth, but as to her feelings towards him little was known. 'Last weekend, though, after the proposal, she was all smiles and it was easy to see that she was very happy indeed. 'Everybody in the neighbourhood is tremendously glad, for Lady Elizabeth is such a sweet girl and everybody loves her.' By 1930 they had two daughters, Princess Margaret, born that year, and Princess Elizabeth, born in 1926. They had largely settled into life as the spare, assuming the Crown would never be placed atop of the duke's head. But destiny had other plans when, following King George V's death, King Edward VIII's desire to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson sparked the biggest constitutional crisis in centuries. Bertie found himself thrust on to the throne when Edward abdicated for the union. The Duke and Duchess of York then became King George VI and and Queen Elizabeth and their daughters became heir and spare. King George's reign was one that saw the brutal upheaval of the Second World War - and by his side throughout was Elizabeth. At the outbreak of war in 1939, there were suggestions that the Queen and her daughters could be evacuated to Canada. But a defiant Elizabeth shut this rumour down by saying: 'The children won't go without me. I won't leave the King. And the King will never leave.' The Royal Family therefore lived through the Blitz alongside the rest of London. After the war, the King and Queen faced the challenge of uplifting a population that had been battered and bruised. While King Edward had been regarded by figures such as Archbishop of Canterbury Cosmo Gordon Lang as desperately unsuited to be King - which he demonstrated during his ten tumultuous months on the throne - George emerged as a successful and much-loved monarch. Integral to this success was the deep bond he shared with his wife, a woman who became a loyal lieutenant to her daughter when she inherited the throne after George's death in 1952. Despite the sadness of his loss aged 56, the Queen Mother would commit herself to royal duties for much of the rest of her own life - demonstrating how the initial doubts she had about entering royal service were misplaced.
