Feature · fashion Fashion highlights from the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee The Platinum Jubilee weekend was full of memorable fashion, from the Queen’s pearl-embellished Trooping the Color outfit to Prince Louis’ little sailor suit. Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations were full of lavish pageantry to mark the British monarch’s 70-year-reign. And with the packed schedule of events, which included a tribute service at St. Paul’s Cathedral and a concert at Buckingham Palace, came many fashion highlights. Members of the Royal Family were seen throughout the four-day weekend dressed in soft color palettes, structured silhouettes and of course, elaborate fascinators. The Queen herself wore some of the Jubilee’s most memorable looks.…
-
-
Platinum Jubilee: How the Queen Picks Her Jewelry for a Jubilee
There aren’t really any set traditions for a Platinum Jubilee because Queen Elizabeth is the first monarch to have one. But over her 70 years on the throne, the queen has established a few jewelry traditions, using priceless pieces from her collection to express her affection for her ancestors. From the first jubilee celebration, honoring the 50th year of George III’s reign back in 1809, the emphasis has been on providing an opportunity for citizens to celebrate the monarch’s longevity and the nation’s stability. For the British, this means parties in the streets, but for the queen, this means she doesn’t deviate too much from her usual pearl necklace and…
-
Platinum jubilee T-shirts to have on your radar
Whether you’re a hardcore royalist or just partial to a party, the Queen’s platinum jubilee is sure to see many a street party and garden soirée. But now that you’ve sorted the decorations, the cake, the food and the all-important drinks for your barbecue or afternoon tea, your attention may turn to what to wear. After all, it’s not every day that a monarch reigns for 70 years. So if there was ever a time to get your glad rags on and wave the union jack, this is it. Retailers like Next, Matalan, New Look and George, have all given us some great options for the occasion, so no matter…
-
15 Souvenirs and Gifts for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
This year, the Queen is celebrating 70 years on the throne—a milestone that no other British monarch has ever reached. In honor of her Platinum Jubilee, celebrations are going on all over the globe, but if traveling for Her Majesty’s anniversary (the official Jubilee weekend kicks off at the start of June) isn’t in the cards, you can still make the most of the celebrations with some festive, commemorative gifts that pay homage to the longest reigning monarch. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Walkers Platinum Jubilee shortbread tin Take your jubilee tea with a shortbread biscuit from this commemorative tin. Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Scarf Keep things cozy, with this limited…
