On Thursday, September 10, Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history passed away. She was 96 years old and her family members were devastated by the news. The nation as well as the world mourns her death.
Queen Elizabeth II’s choice of dresses often gave her the spotlight and became a trending topic for discussion. Let’s have a look at her top 5 dresses and the meaning behind those dresses.
1. Her Wedding Gown – At the time of her marriage to Prince Philip, Britain’s economic conditions were not good and Britain was still coping with the losses. The dress worn by the Queen was bought by the ration coupons given to her by the Government. The gown was made with satin material and had flowers on it, which symbolized hope. It gave a message to have hope as the flowers will bloom again and Britain will rise again.
2. Her outfit after Brexit – Queen Elizabeth II appeared in the meeting of the first opening parliament in 2017. At that time, Britain decided to opt out of the European Union. The parliament was held after the decision was announced publicly. Queen Elizabeth II wore an outfit of blue and yellow color. These colors are present on the European flag. It is said that the Queen chose that outfit as it meant that she was not happy with the decision of Britain.
3. Queen Elizabeth II dress for Covid-19 – The Queen decided to address the nation during the times of Covid-19. And for this, she chose a green-colored outfit that people believe symbolized growth and re-establishment. Besides this, she also wore a brooch which was gifted to her by Queen Mary in 1953, and the brooch is believed to symbolize protection.
4. Queen Elizabeth II Tiara – The Queen is believed to choose her outfits as per the message she wants to give on different occasions. Her outfits are not randomly selected, but she tries to give a message through them. When she met Donald Trump while he was the president, she wore a tiara. This tiara was a gift to her that the people of Myanmar gave her. As per their culture, the tiara is a symbol of protection from evil and bad health.
5. Queen Elizabeth’s II vibrant outfits – Whenever the Queen used to meet common people at public appearances, she was often spotted in bright and vibrant colors like red, yellow, and others. Sophie, the Queen’s daughter-in-law, revealed that she does so in order to get noticed among the crowd.