The Queen's Clothing on Exhibit at Buckingham Palace

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano (Subscribe to Katie Hintz-Zambrano's posts)
Posted Jul 29th 2009 at 7:15PM

The Queen in a straw and ribbon hat currently on display at Buckingham Palace. Photo: AP

To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the formation of the modern Commonwealth, England's Buckingham Palace is hosting a special exhibit featuring 28 dresses worn by Queen Elizabeth II on some of her most important tours of Commonwealth countries, from Malaysia and Singapore to Australia and Zambia.

The exhibit includes pieces by Norman Hartnell, Hardy Amies and Ian Thomas. All of the couturiers meticulously planned the Queen's travel wardrobe, making sure to incorporate the countries' insignia into the garments whenever possible.

Brightly colored fabrics like cyan, lemon and lime green were frequently used; the bold hues ensured that her Majesty was highly visible at all times.

In addition, over 100 gifts presented to the Queen by the people of the Commonwealth are being showcased.

The historic exhibit dubbed "Queen & Commonwealth: The Royal Tour" is on display until September 30. If you can't hop the pond, check out the below gallery.

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, when she was a Boston University student in the 1980s.

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy with John F. Kennedy Jr. behind her.

RJ Capak, WireImage

John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy during the annual White House Correspondents dinner in Washington, DC., in May 1999.

Tyler Mallory, Getty Images

John F. Kennedy Jr. And Carolyn Bissette Kennedy walk together in more casual attire.

Russell Turiak, Getty Images

John F. Kennedy Jr and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy leave their New York apartment in October 1996, the day after returning from their honeymoon in Turkey.

Larry LeVine, AP

John F. Kennedy Jr., and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy stroll near their New York apartment in 1997. Photographers loved to snap their photo near their home neighborhood in TriBeCa.

Lawrence LeVine, AP

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy at the Whitney Museum in New York in March 1999.

Ron Galella, WireImage

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