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The Queen's Hat (The Queen Collection)

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However, Fulton were keen to help with the Queen Mother's request and eventually, they were awarded a Royal Warrent. As children, the Queen and her sister dressed relatively informally, as demonstrated by the fact they didn't often wear hats – which was tradition at the time. She toned down the piece by replacing the pendant with a smaller stone, and attaching the aquamarine to her tiara. There was a real sense of 'genealogy' of hat makers, with many of them training with similar people – often the German born, but London based, Otto Lucas.

Whether she was dazzling at a state dinner or meeting subjects during a royal engagement, the Queen's wardrobe was vibrant, timeless and always perfectly coordinated.Queen Elizabeth II was an extraordinary woman, and whilst we feel deep sadness and loss, we take comfort that she leaves us with love and hope. Make a note of the places mentioned in the story and find them on a map. Could you plot the route that the Queen takes throughout the story? If you were to recreate the journey, how would you travel to each location? How long might each step take? A selection that would go with an outfit were presented to her - usually three at a time - by her senior dresser and confidante Angela Kelly on special trays that once belonged to Queen Mary. The Queen’s mother (who continued to dress in a feminine, soft way despite the trend for ‘mannish’ androgynous clothes in the 20s).

The contents of the royal handbag were a secret so closely guarded even her bagmaker didn't know the particulars. In 1988, the Queen Mother's secretary called up Fulton in search of a clear, dome-shaped umbrella, but the style had gone out of production due to a decline in sales.Bodmer, a classical clarinettist turned leather salesman, had set up his own company in the late Sixties, supplying bags for Russell & Bromley and Mappin & Webb. Dressed in a Savile Row suit, with a smart documents case under his arm, he set about deploying his charisma to woo a new clientele. Philip Somerville – New Zealander – also worked with Ian Thomas and known for his underbrim styles. Royal Warrant Holder.

A fitting at the Palace following, where any final adjustments, including a clean and polish, were made, before the shoes were officially ready for an outing. Royal milliners collaborated closely with the Queen's dress designers to achieve a closely coordinated look. It was announced today that Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96, ending the longest reign of any British monarch.

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A guest of the Queen's cousin once revealed: 'I watched the Queen open her handbag and remove a white suction cup and discreetly spit into it. The Queen then attached the cup to the underside of the table. The cup had a hook on it, and she attached her bag to it.'

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