I introduce to you a gorgeous outfit created for the coronation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II. The coronation took place on the 2nd of June, 1953 in London and became one of the most significant events in British history of the twentieth century. It was covered on television and radio. And many citizens of England and guests personally attended the gala procession in London to welcome the new Queen. The coronation of Elizabeth II was the first real holiday for the country that have recently experienced the hardships of military life.
The coronation ceremony was held a year and a half after Elizabeth was proclaimed the Queen. The outfit for the coronation was made by Norman Hartnell — a dressmaker of the Royal family. The dress of white satin was decorated with handcraft flowers and plants — the national emblems of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries, including English rose, Scottish thistle, Irish clover, Canadian maple leaf and other symbols.
It took the atelier of Norman Hartnell 6 months to sew and decorate the festive outfit with embroidery and trim! Embroidery with threads, sequins, pearls, precious stones, sequins, beads and thread. The skirt was decorated with wavy elements — jags, embroidered with glass beads, pearls and rhinestones, between which were flowers embroidered with gold, metallic thread, damask stitches, beads or mesh of pearls and sequins.
After the coronation Elizabeth wore this dress 6 times at important state events.
You can look at the coronation dress of Queen Elizabeth II at the exhibition of the Royal treasures, dedicated to the 60th anniversary of this event at Buckingham Palace.

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